REAL TIME TECHNICAL ARTIST

Being the link between artists and developers, with a background in both disciplines, the Technical Artist ensures integration between the artistic vision of a project and the technical development making it a reality

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working closely with CG Supervisor and Digital Supervisor to successfully integrate design and programming aspects of projects in real time environments
• Advising on the possibilities and setting up systems and processes for creating and developing interactive real time environments

• Supporting the Producer, advising on technical issues regarding visual design and contributing creative ideas

• Identifying bottlenecks and limitations in the pipeline

• Helping the studio workflow to move towards real-time production

• Researching and developing new techniques, implementing the best ones and training others on these

• Identifying where custom tools could be used to improve processes

QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE

• Proficient in Unreal (Blueprints, Datasmith, transfer of assets from multiple softwares)

• Basic working knowledge of Unity an advantage

• At least 3 years relevant experience with real-time 3D environments

• Experience in building for VR an advantage

• Architectural Visualisation experience required

• Thorough understanding of developing pipelines and processes

• Strong creative background

PERSON  SPECIFICATION

• Strong communication skills, keeping in touch with colleagues across multiple sites

• Able to confidently communicate creative needs to technical personnel and vice versa

• Experience in scoping projects and reliably estimating required production time

• Passionate about real time 3D, AR and VR

• Ability to understand conflicting viewpoints and resolve issues

• Approachable, flexible, adapts well to changing priorities

• Perseverance when faced with difficulties

Please send your application to people@squintopera.com
Salary Banding TBC
Department CG

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Senior Producer

This role will involve project managing a broad range of projects from content to interactive software. You will be responsible for developing long-term relationships with our clients including major international developers, architects, cultural institutions, visitor attractions and brands. The producer will be responsible for delivering large and small scale projects according to brief, timelines and budget, managing both creative and technical teams in house and externally. 

Please send your application to people@squintopera.com

Please include a CV, your portfolio/showreel and any links to your work online

In the subject line please include your full name and the role you are applying for and salary expectations
If some of the work in your portfolio was done by a group of people please list your direct contributions to the final piece

PRODUCER

We are searching for an inspiring individual to join our team as a hands-on Producer. Working within the Architecture division, across projects that bridge a wide range of
multimedia projects, techniques and styles.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creation of quotes and allocation of resources for new business.
• Communicates a clear sense of direction and purpose

• Inspires a high performance culture and communicates purpose and expectations
  clearly.

• Establish strong client relations and act as the central point of contact for designated
  projects

• Attend client meetings with relevant director/team member as required.

• Ensure clients are aware of feedback dates and help guide them on the kind of
  feedback SO requires

• Liaise with the client and project teams, to obtain necessary information on time and
  to answers any queries that may arise from either parties

• Assess project briefs with HOP and Creative Directors to establish initial pitch
  presentation ideas and creative/technical concept.

• Ensure each project is staffed according to schedule and budget and provide regular
  updates to HOP and management teams

• Plan working schedules and resources in line with production milestones and budget
  and respond quickly when changes arise

• Regularly update and manage projects via a selection of online production tools,
  planning ahead to mitigate any potential pitfalls

• Provide production schedules to team members and ensure teams are aware of
  deliverable dates

• Actively monitor productivity and quality of output daily

• Organise and liaise with contractors and external collaborators where needed

• Ensure project milestones and delivery dates are met

• Lead project reviews and team meetings

• Create deadlines and stick to them

QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Is passionate about the built environment, art and architecture

• Sets standards of behaviour and acts as a leader and role model

• Approachable, flexible attitude, adapts well to changing priorities

• Strikes the balance between creative and analytical thinking

• Planning and Organising – leads a range of complex and simple projects, involving significant production effort and resources

• Takes decisions which have a substantial impact on the direction and/or achievement of production objectives. Carefully considers the effect on the perceived quality of output

• Sustains performance and remains calm and in control when under pressure or in difficult situations

PERSON  SPECIFICATION

• Demonstrable experience (3-5 Years) within the Project Management in a Creative Agency environment
• Degree Qualified in relevant field

Please send a CV and covering letter to people@squintopera.com

Senior Producer/Executive Producer

This role will involve project managing a broad range of projects including films (live action and motion graphics), interactive and installations. You will be responsible for developing long-term relationships with our clients including major international developers, architects, cultural institutions, visitor attractions and brands. As a senior producer, you will be responsible for delivering large and small scale projects according to brief, timelines and budget managing both creative and technical teams in house and externally. You will also oversee projects run by more junior producers and play a part in their development.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Competency area

• You work successfully alongside the Head of Production, Creative Director and Technical Director to support their creative ownership and development of the project from beginning to end.
• You ensure Squint/Opera standards are adhered to and in line with creative standards.
• Come up with creative and practical solutions to problems.

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Assess project briefs with Head of Production, Technical and Creative Directors to establish the best production route for the project ensuring workload is manageable within the time frame and budget. Organises internal creative and technical reviews throughout the project.
• Ensures that both external client and collaborator’s requests remain within the agreed scope. Carefully manages internal creative and technical responses to ensure that they can be delivered within the agreed scope and budget
• Works with Head of Production to schedule in a team and ensures the team is clear on responsibilities, deliverables and timelines. Ensure each project is staffed according to schedule and budget and is pro-active in re-aligning resources to any timeline or scope shifts notifying the HoP of the required changes
• Responsible for monitoring project budget via a selection of online production tools. Reports to HOP and Financial Controller on project status and flags any significant issues.
• Is responsible for monitoring the payment terms and invoicing for a project, ensuring the project stays cash positive and any delays are flagged to the HoP.
• Keeps management informed of the project’s progress and deliverables and highlighting any potential problems that may arise – e.g. overspends, a shortfall of resources.
• Provides and updates production schedule to team members and ensure teams are aware of deliverable dates and milestones – drafts and final.
• Collates information and assets from the various parties involved and distribute these to the relevant individuals on the team.
• Actively monitor productivity and quality of output daily
• Establish strong client relations and act as the central point of contact for designated projects

• • Manages the entire production process from the briefing and scoping to project delivery. Develop a realistic delivery schedule with the client and keep the client abreast of schedule changes and implications of slippage. Setting up client reviews and presenting creative work
  • Attends all on-site client meetings and workshops. Minutes – outlines and issues action points to the entire team. Clearly communicates and disseminates information across internal and external teams.
  • Organise and liaise with hardware, exhibition or other contractors and to obtain necessary information on time and to answer any queries that may arise.
  • Happy to get ‘stuck in’ and run both large and small projects depending on the needs of the department.

Person Specification

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Approachable, flexible attitude, adapts well to changing priorities.
• Sustains performance and remains calm and in control when under pressure or in difficult situations.
• Strikes the balance between creative and practical thinking.
• Must be organised and efficient.
• Excellent communication skills both externally and internally.
• Planning and organising – leads a range of complex and simple projects, involving significant production effort and resources.
• Makes decisions which have a substantial impact on the direction and/or achievement of production objectives.
• Carefully considers the effect on the perceived quality of output.
• Good at problem-solving.
• Ability to manage both up and down.

Qualification/ Experience

• Demonstrable experience (6+ Years) within Project Management in a media content production or creative agency environment.
• Strong with Project Management tools/software.
• Google Docs/Gmail
• Google Slides
• Microsoft Office Suite

Desirable

• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite
• Flexibility to travel abroad

Please send a CV and covering letter to people@squintopera.com

3D Generalist

We are looking for an experienced 3D artist to join our London Architecture team.

You:

• Highly skilled in all aspects of 3D with strong artistic flair
• Comfortable leading small teams productively, including guiding more junior artists
• Strive for excellence in your work.
• Have a passion for architecture and other areas of design with experience in high-end rendering techniques and post production workflow for stills and film
• Have a good understanding of set extension and the process of incorporating 3D in live action.
• Vital to have a good eye for image composition, light moods, style and a natural visual storytelling ability
• Ability to work within a creative team where all opinions are valued and respected.
• Understand and actively contribute to creating effective workflows, understanding the value of creating efficient clean models/scenes/shots that can be handed off to another 3d team member without frustration.
• Ability to work on tight deadlines
• Creative problem-solving ability and multitasking, especially within complex 3D scenes
• Eager to learn new software and tools, and able to assess every new challenge with an open mind and creativity

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Modelling/texturing/lighting/rendering and animation of 3d architectural scenes.
• Camera setup for architectural CGIs.
• Reporting to Head of 3D
• Acting as the lead 3d artist on stills and/or animation projects
• Taking responsibility for all 3d elements of a project for its duration, ensuring quality or workflow and result.
• Leading and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of 3d artists and maintaining quality throughout the project

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Extensive, proven experience working with 3DS Max and VRay for both stills and animations
• Experience working in architectural visualisation
• Experienced in Photoshop
• Additional 3d skills (particles, dynamics, etc) would be beneficial
• Basic compositing skills (Nuke, After Effects, Fusion)
• Real time experience and low poly assets workflow beneficial

Please send your application to people@squintopera.com

Please include a CV, your portfolio/showreel and any links to your work online

In the subject line please include your full name and the role you are applying for and salary expectations
If some of the work in your portfolio was done by a group of people please list your direct contributions to the final piece