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Our team in Belgrade is expanding! Exciting projects are ahead, and we&rsquo;re on a quest for talents to join our Compositing Department.
As a Compositing Artist, you will focus on integrating live-action, 3D, and digital matte painting elements to create a final shot. We&rsquo;re also looking for a candidate capable of mentoring and training other artists!
 QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, and SKILLS
Our ideal candidate has:
 &bull; Solid knowledge of Nuke; &bull; Admirable understanding of photographic principles, image processing techniques, and CG Compositing techniques; &bull; Critical eye for detail!; &bull; Ability to detect errors and develop compositing strategy to get the best quality of the shot; &bull; Good communication skills, good knowledge of English is a plus;. &bull; Demonstrable ability to communicate creative and technical thoughts and ideas; &bull; Keen on improvising and problem-solving; &bull; Willingness to pass the know-how to junior artists, taking part in upgrading the skills of a team one project at a time; &bull; Must be proactive and able to take suggestions/criticism; &bull; Must be able to work in a team environment under tight deadlines. 
We&rsquo;d also be thrilled if our candidate has any other VFX skills, such as modeling, texturing, lighting, matchmove and/or similar - but not required for this position. If you think you might be a good fit, give us a shout, and we will arrange an interview.
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PERKS AND BENEFITS:
 &bull; You will be working in a tight-knit team in the ever-expanding industry; &bull; You will be provided a regular working arrangement; &bull; In case you work overtime, your hours will be compensated; 
Aside from the above...
 &bull; Our office is pet friendly, meaning that your furry family member can come along with you to work, too; &bull; Our kitchen is always well stocked; &bull; We&rsquo;ll make sure to make you feel like home from day one with Sony Playstation 5 and other, old school office games; &bull; Finally, at Crater, we work hard but party harder. 
Important notice: This position is full time, non-exempt. Working from our office is preferable, but remote candidates will be considered as well.

Job Description

Our team in Belgrade is expanding! Dig in to find out more about our open position!
As an Animator, your main task is to create animation for characters, beings and objects within the Crater studio system.
 QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, and SKILLS:
Our ideal candidate has:
&bull; Knowledge of Maya is required; &bull; Must have a strong sense of animation, and rigging basics! (acting, staging, posing, timing, storytelling and weight); &bull; Deep understanding on how camera works, framing, perspective, continuity, camera movement, blocking etc.; &bull; Willingness to pass the know-how to junior artists, taking part in upgrading the skills of a team one project at a time; &bull; Ability to troubleshoot/solve technical issues; &bull; Must be proactive and able to take suggestions/criticism; &bull; Must be able to work in a team environment under tight deadlines. 
If you think you might be a good fit, give us a shout, and we will arrange an interview!
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PERKS AND BENEFITS:
 &bull; You will be working in a tight-knit team in the ever-expanding industry; &bull; You will be provided a regular working arrangement; &bull; In case you work overtime, your hours will be compensated;
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Aside from the above...
 &bull; Our office is pet friendly, meaning that your furry family member can come along with you to work, too; &bull; Our kitchen is always well stocked; &bull; We&rsquo;ll make sure to make you feel like home from day one with Sony Playstation 5 and other, old school office games; &bull; Finally, at Crater, we work hard but party harder. 
Important notice: This position is full time, non-exempt. Working from our office is preferable, but remote candidates will be considered as well.

Job Description

The main focus of the VFX Lighting Artist is shot lighting and rendering within pipeline using commercial and proprietary software and tools to light photorealistic CG in live action environments. Advanced knowledge of both traditional lighting and hdri based lighting using fg and gi techniques is required. Also knowledge of Maya software, Arnold, Redshift, Vray, Renderman i Mental Ray is required.
 MAIN&nbsp; RESPONSIBILITIES:
 &bull; Performs all aspects of lighting in shots; &bull; Performs rendering within a defined structure; &bull; Takes part in client reviews.

Job Description

VFX Coordinator provides support and reports to the VFX Producer and VFX Supervisor, assists VFX Producer in all management and coordinating responsibilities. Excellent knowledge of English, e-mail communication, Office packages, especially Excel and Word, are required.
 MAIN&nbsp; RESPONSIBILITIES:
 &bull; Keeps a list and status of shots, keeps track of artists&rsquo; assignments, and has an assessment of project status at any given moment; &bull; Defines, together with the producer, which documentation is required for a particular project; &bull; Coordinates and tracks all files coming out of the studio and delivers it to the client; &bull; Manages the scheduling and monitors the work of the artist: manages internal tasks concerning the shot; manages the project status and delivery deadlines; &bull; Keeps meetings on a daily basis, while managing notes; &bull; Coordinates artists and internal production staff to ensure efficient workflow, taking into account the amount of work of the individual artist as well as the completion of tasks; &bull; Implements project plans and keeps tracking deadlines and schedules, in order to complete the work within the agreed time.

Job Description

Maya Technical Director ideally should be a Maya expert. Maya TD will provide support related to Maya, scene layout, tracking, matchmoving, rigging, animation, modeling, lighting, dynamics, simulations, and will implement new tools and processes for a particular vfx or animation project or department.
 MAIN&nbsp; RESPONSIBILITIES:
 &bull; Support and lead a team of modelers, animators, lighters and texture artists and work with other department leads to ensure shots are delivered to the highest standard and deadlines are met in an effective and efficient manner; &bull; Assist artists in troubleshooting project and pipeline related issues; &bull; Work closely with the VFX Supervisor, department leads, coordinators and producers to implement, maintain and improve the production pipeline; &bull; Assist in training and mentoring entry level and junior staff; &bull; Reports to the VFX Supervisor.
 QUALIFICATION / REQUIREMENTS:
 &bull; Strong working knowledge of Maya is a must; &bull; Strong understanding of the CG production process; &bull; Exceptional communication and organizational skills and good problem-solving skills, both technical and artistic; &bull; Ability to multitask, work under pressure, ability to teach/mentor, establish priorities, work independently or in a group, delegate tasks and work with minimal supervision; &bull; Good written and spoken English language communication skills are an advantage.
 BONUS QUALIFICATION:
 &bull; Production experience in scene layout, rigging, animation, lighting, dynamics; &bull; MEL/Python scripting experience.

Job Description

The main focus of the Modeling Artist is to create photorealistic organic and hard surface models within Crater studio pipeline using commercial software and proprietary tools. The models may be organic in nature, such as various creatures or characters, or they may be hard surface models such as cars, buildings, props or sets. Modeling artists work very closely with other artists collaborating on the same model. He/She must be proficient in Maya software.
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MAIN&nbsp; RESPONSIBILITIES:
&bull; Create photorealistic organic and hard surface models. &bull; Performs all tasks related to the creation of photorealistic organic and hard surface (inorganic) models; &bull; Texturing skills are advantageous &bull; Takes part in client reviews.
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QUALIFICATIONS:
&bull; Minimum 2-5 years&rsquo; experience as a Modeling Artist &bull; Excellent Maya polygon and subdivision surface modeling skills and the ability to apply and manage UV&rsquo;s is essential. &bull; Texturing skills are advantageous &bull; Thorough understanding of the modeling process and the ability to both interpret designs and accurately match photographic reference material. &bull; You must be able to work well within a team environment and take direction from Supervisors as appropriate. &bull; A familiarity with Mudbox and Zbrush are a plus. &bull; Excellent communication skills and good knowledge of English (verbal and written). Any other language is a plus. &bull; Demonstrable ability to communicate creative and technical thoughts and ideas. &bull; Able to take directions and adaptable to change. &bull; Good at improvising and problem-solving. &bull; Ability to work in a team environment under tight deadlines.
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Job Description

Main responsibility of the 3D Generalist is to handle any general 3D tasks required. Professional knowledge of 3D software is required, especially Maya, Houdini or XSI software. General knowledge is required to enable an employee to complete tasks in multiple 3D areas, such as modeling, animation, texturing, lighting, and rendering.
 MAIN&nbsp; RESPONSIBILITIES:
 &bull; Performs all tasks related to 3D such as modeling, animation, riging, texturing, lighting and rendering; &bull; Takes part in client reviews; &bull; Works with Modelers, Animators, Lighting, Texturing and Composing Artists to deliver high standard shots, effectively and efficiently at the agreed time; &bull; Follows production methodology and develop a creative approach to problem solving.

Job Description

Concept Artist designs characters, vehicles, environments and supporting elements of the shot. Professional use of Maya and Adobe Photoshop software is required, as well as excellent traditional sculpting and painting skills. He/She should be well versed in colors, lights, perspectives and compositions, and should have the skill to paint concepts for characters and environments.
 MAIN&nbsp; RESPONSIBILITIES:
 &bull; Creates designs for characters, vehicles, environments, and props; &bull; Creates a concept based on a written or verbal description from a client or supervisor; &bull; Creates both quick, sketch concepts and elaborate, precise and detailed drawings; &bull; Collects references and conducts research; &bull; Creates orthographic and additional material necessary to fully transmit design to digital departments;

Job Description

The basic task of this position is to transmit and mimic camera movements from recorded material to 3D movements. Excellent knowledge of node-based compositing systems (node-based systems) is required.
 MAIN&nbsp; RESPONSIBILITIES:
 &bull; Studies match-move of objects/characters to match the action in the live action plates; &bull; Creates coordinates in the relevant 3D program based on positioning points to allow CG geometry to fit into existing elements; &bull; Sets up virtual camera from data sheets and track camera motion; &bull; Renders track/matchmove over supplied plates for approval.

Job Description

Matte Painter creates photo-real environments and landscapes exhibiting a strong foundation in photo-realistic traditional and digital art skills. He/She performs tasks related to integrating added imagery into a shot, preserving a unified sense of lighting, perspective, and color. As such, he/she must be proficient with Maya and Adobe Photoshop.
 MAIN&nbsp; RESPONSIBILITIES:
 &bull; Performs all aspects of matte painting; &bull; Creates orthographic and additional material necessary to fully transmit design to digital departments; &bull; Creates compelling environments that seamlessly integrate into video content.

Job Description

Rigger creates rigs for characters, beings, and objects as preparation for animation. Excellent knowledge of Maya software and Mel programming language, as well as knowledge of animation and anatomy of living beings, is required.
 MAIN&nbsp; RESPONSIBILITIES:
 &bull; Performs all tasks related to rigging; &bull; Creates and maintains efficient, elegant character rigs in Maya that fully support an animation style that reflects the tone and style throughout the project; &bull; Designs and implements scripted solutions for maximum speed and efficiency of rigging.

Job Description

Roto artist works closely with Compositing Artists and prepares alpha masks and video material for further processing.
 MAIN&nbsp; RESPONSIBILITIES:
 &bull; Makes coarse and precise alpha masks using software for rotoscoping; &bull; Removes rigs and wires using Nuke and other Paint software; &bull; Prepares material for Digital Artist from the beginning; &bull; Performs blue/green screen extractions; &bull; Creates seamless integration of live action, miniature and CGI sources; &bull; Performs all aspects of rotoscoping.

Job Description

FX Texturer Artist creates textures for environments, characters, objects and and supporting elements of the shot using commercial and personalized software and tools to produce photorealistic textures. He/She uses Maya software, Photoshop, ZBrush, Mari, Mudbox, 3D Paint, UV Layout / Editing, RenderMan, Mental Ray, Shaders and Houdini in his/her work.
 MAIN&nbsp; RESPONSIBILITIES:
 &bull; Creates all kinds of textures for environments, characters, objects and and supporting elements; &bull; Uses digital matte imaging techniques to produce the required textures; &bull; Takes part in client reviews.

# **Work with Us!**

Crater Studio is expanding its talented team.
We are looking for passionate creative individuals to join our studio in Belgrade.
If you're a team player and have worked in a pipelined environment, we'd like to see your reel.
Please apply via job application form - register your interest. You'll hear from us for instructions 
on how to send your CV and reel.


