Atomic Fiction Hiring

LOCATION  :  San Francisco
POSITIONS  :  PRODUCTION COORDINATORS
                       :  FX ARTIST
                       :  CG Generalist
                       :  Matte Painter
                       :  Compositor 

PRODUCTION COORDINATOR

 you’ll be working directly with our talented artists and production team, helping move visual effects assets and shots toward completion. You’ll make sure artists have what they need and track the progress of everyone’s work. Since you’ll be helping connect artists and supervisors, you have to be a nice, helpful person too.

We need someone who’s excited at the opportunity to make a big difference at a quickly growing company. If you think you’re that person, please apply!

• Previous experience (1+ years) as a visual effects production coordinator.
• You need to be eager, proactive and have killer attention to detail.
• You’ll be responsible for following through on a multitude of requests from a variety of sources.
• You’ll need to understand the visual effects process and be able to interpret what clients, supervisors and artists are saying. This is because you’ll be managing notes/comments and shepherding the work from point A to B.
• Position located in the San Francisco Bay area.

FX ARTIST

We are looking for several rock star FX Artists to join our visual effects team. If you fit the bill and are available for an immediate start, we would like to hear from you.

Ideal qualifications include:

• 3-4 years experience in a film or commercial production environment.
• Must be proficient in creating a high level of dynamics, fluid sims, cloth sims and particle effects.
• Expertise in Houdini or Fume or Krakotoa and various supporting applications.
• Ability to create efficient render passes essential.
• Python programming skills and/or ability to create tools and scripts to facilitate workflow are an advantage.
• Proven ability to work closely with other artists under tight production schedules.
• Able to share techniques with peers and communicate effectively.
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to react and respond quickly to the needs of management and clients.
• Position located in the San Francisco Bay area.

CG GENERALIST

We are looking for a few multi-disciplinary CG Generalists to join our core staff. Ideal candidates are crusaders of unconventional problem solving, self-motived and able to work at blistering speeds while delivering top notch visuals.

• 2-4 years experience in a film or commercial production environment.
• Must be well versed in both 2D & 3D concepts and workflows.
• Strong familiarity with Autodesk MAYA or 3ds Max, The Foundry’s Nuke, Adobe’s Photoshop and various supporting applications.
• Strong eye for lighting and familiarity with today’s bleeding edge rendering technologies.
• Experience with modeling and rigging.
• Proven ability to work closely with other artists under tight production schedules.
• Able to share techniques with peers and communicate effectively.
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to react and respond quickly to the needs of management and clients.
• Position located in the San Francisco Bay area.

MATTE PAINTER

Atomic Fiction is on the hunt for several amazing Matte Painters to create photorealistic set extensions and 3D digital environments.

Ideal qualifications include:

• 3-5 years experience in a feature film production environment.
• Must be proficient in creating completely believable, feature-quality digital environments.
• Strong knowledge of Photoshop, 3ds Max and Nuke.
• Experience with both 2D and 3D techniques including camera setup, modeling for projections, color space, projection setup, layer management and delivery to compositing.
• Natural ability or skill regarding focal length and composition.
• Knowledge of film formats and aspect ratios.
• Able to provide or acquire photographic reference.
• Proven ability to work closely with other artists under tight production schedules.
• Able to share techniques with peers and communicate effectively.
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to react and respond quickly to the needs of management and clients.
• Position located in the San Francisco Bay area.

COMPOSITOR

We are looking for a few Compositors to join our core staff. Ideal candidates are able to guide jobs, have insane attention to detail and triumph in turning ordinary shots into art-directed masterpieces. Ideal qualifications include:

• 2-4 years experience in a film or commercial production environment.
• Expert user of The Foundry’s Nuke.
• Must be well versed in 2D & 3D concepts and workflows.
• A keen eye for color and lighting integration.
• Excellent roto and tracking skills a must.
• Photography background a plus.
• Able to share techniques with peers and communicate effectively.
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to react and respond quickly to the needs of management and clients.
• Position located in the San Francisco Bay area.

Please send an email to hello@atomicfiction.com with the following information:

• The position you’re applying for
• A link to your demo reel.
• We only accept online demo reels 
• Your resume and a cover letter telling us why you’d like to be part of the team.