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Would you like to be part of a close-knit, talented and award winning team? Are you a problem solver with a keen eye for detail? Fancy working in Manchester; a thriving, trendy, cosmopolitan city with easy access to some of the finest scenery in the UK, from the Peak District to the Yorkshire Dales, Lake District and Snowdonia? Absolutely surrounded we are!

This is an exciting opportunity to become an integral member of one of the fastest growing and creative CGI/VFX studios in the North of England. This is a full-time, permanent position in our Manchester city centre studio with some remote flexibility.

What we offer:

  • Fantastic, vibrant and creative work atmosphere with a highly experienced production team.
  • The opportunity to make your mark and help shape and build the studio.
  • Manchester city centre location
  • Collaborative and inclusive culture – real opportunity to work across multiple areas, express creativity, and focus on individual growth.
  • Regular team socials
  • Competitive salary
  • Company pension scheme

    • Responsibilities:

    • Working in collaboration with the Head of 2D and Visual Effects Supervisor to evaluate the creative and technical approach to assigned shots
    • Giving briefs and direction to the team with the aid of the VFX Supervisors to ensure the appropriate execution of shots
    • Problem solving with the team to achieve shots within timeframe and budget.
    • Training and mentoring of more junior artists
    • Integrating 2D, 3D and live action elements to high-end visual effects tv/film standard
    • Meeting schedules and show deadlines
    • Ongoing communication with Production and the team regarding schedules and deadlines
    • Balancing the creative and technical aspects of each shot
    • Working with a good knowledge of colour space principles

     

    Required Skills:

    • You must have a minimum of 6 years VFX industry experience
    • Be expert level in Nuke
    • Have proven experience with chroma screen extraction and integration, seamless integration of live action and CGI sources and fx design and implementation
    • Be able to take part in client reviews
    • Be able to follow production methodologies, develop creative approaches and problem solve
    • Confidently perform setup tasks for a small team
    • Have a critical eye for detail
    • Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
    • The ability to multitask, prioritise and problem solve
    • An understanding of colour space principles
    • A working knowledge of the overall VFX pipeline
    • An education or interest in real world lighting and photography

     

    Flipbook studio are an award winning, multi-disciplinary production company, focused on providing VFX and CG animation services to the Broadcast TV, film, advertising and video games industries. Formed in Manchester in 2010 the studio is known for its varied portfolio of work, including high-concept episodic drama series, video games cinematics/trailers and innovative brand campaigns delivered across multiple channels and platforms. The studio strives to push the envelope and bring a unique creative angle to all our projects, with the valued input of our team of artists, producers, developers and directors.