If you like to watch things blow up or use smoke and mirrors to dazzle and impress, we have a place where you can channel your fascination for pyrotechnics and illusions.

Cryptic Studios is looking for a talented VFX Artist. If you like to watch things blow up or use smoke and mirrors to dazzle and impress, we have a place where you can channel your fascination for pyrotechnics and illusions. Join the Cryptic team to create and innovate in real-time, next-gen visual effects for console and PC.

We supply the proprietary game engine and tools, and you bring your talent for writing and editing VFX scripts. Add a dash of Photoshop and a pinch of 3DSMax, and ignite the fireworks for character powers and weapons, explosive objects and environments.

Armed with your knowledge of animation, physics and rendering, you will conjure sprites and particle systems, soft body and cloth effects, and rigid-body dynamics. What are you waiting for? Get on stage with an all-star cast of designers, engineers and artists to produce that next blockbuster show!

Located in Northern California in Los Gatos, we offer the fun, focused and casual atmosphere of a small developer. We actively balance our work with the personal lives of our employees. At Cryptic, we only hire the best and most talented people who love the work, the genre and the game. more

Offset Software, based out of Santa Clara, Calif. is looking to hire for multiple positions. Please email resume and portfolio/reel if interested in the following positions:

3D Environment Artist

Animator

Effects Artist

UI Artist more

Digital Domain is expanding our team to work on several major motion pictures. We are seeking Character TDs. Character TDs will work in-house at our studio, located in Venice, California.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

· Develop a general character framework for upcoming projects in Maya, specifically including facial rigging. more

We are always looking for creative people with excellent digital and production skills. Experience and credits are a must. If you’d like to submit your resume please send it with a brief description about your background to: matt@liquid-theory.com.

Established in 2001 and based in Los Angeles, Liquid Theory was founded by Julie and Austin Reading who set out to create a full service trend-setting production and design-company, creating dynamic branding and image campaigns, scripted and reality television series, and event productions. From stylizing award shows and crafting the look of new networks; to developing original content for television, film, and the web, Liquid Theory is at the forefront of visual multi-platform entertainment.

ANIMATION LAB, Israel is seeking TECHNICAL DIRECTORS in all CGI departments for its CGI Animated Feature film. Prior CGI TD experience in Feature Film, Video Games, or TV Series is required. Candidates must possess strong leadership & communication skills. Candidates must be willing to relocate for run-of-picture. more

Real Media specializes in 3D/2D animation and visual effects development for Broadcast and Film. We work extensively with the NFL, NBA, MLB and NCAA. (See Real Media’s Reel-Exchange profile and demo reel).

We are looking for qualified individuals to take on full time responsibilities requiring 3D production experience in 3DS MAX, working knowledge of various other modeling and rendering programs, Photoshop, AE and other compositing formats. Artistic and technical skills are a must. Individuals must be able to work legally in the United States immediately. more

The Third Floor, Inc. was founded by seven of Lucasfilm’s top previsualization artists. The studio specializes in designing high-quality sequences for commercials, feature films and video game cinematics. In addition to Star Wars: Episode III, The Third Floor team has designed elaborate sequences for such projects as Cloverfield and The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian.

Currently, The Third Floor is looking for the best and the brightest senior level previz artists for upcoming projects. Our current needs include: more

Acme Filmworks is the producer of some of the most artistic and technically sophisticated animated commercials being created in the world today. The company¹s success derives not only from the superior abilities of its animators, but equally from Acme’s commitment to providing them with the support required to do their best work.

Acme is currently developing an animated feature called Overtime derived from the award-winning short film by European directors Oury & Thomas. more

Position available for an experienced LIGHTWAVE ANIMATOR. This is a temporary position and applicants must be Los Angeles residents and will work from our offices at Universal Studios.

Position will run for two months. more

Digital Domain is an Academy award winning visual effects studio located just blocks from the beach in Venice, CA. Since 1993, we have been at the pinnacle of visual effects working on such films as ”Apollo 13”, ”Titanic”, ”I, Robot”, ”Day After Tomorrow”, ”Flags of Our Fathers” and “Speed Racer”. Digital Domain is also a pioneer in the commercial realm, earning scores of CLIO, AICP, Cannes Lion, Grammy, and MTV honors. We frequently work with the industry’s top commercial directors on some of the world’s most memorable spots. more