Hiring

Department: Finance
Location: London
Reports To: CFO

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About Nviz:

Nviz provides integrated and streamlined solutions to visual effects processes. Whether it be visualising complex stunt sequences, providing responsive on-set imagery or creating striking CG creatures, we have specialists in all areas. With a thorough understanding of all production departments, we can integrate and assist in the filmmaking process.

Some of Nviz’s recent work includes blockbuster, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, intense horror, The Ritual and Netflix’s adaptation of The Witcher novels.

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Main responsibilities:

• Monthly management accounts, managing any prepayments and accruals
• Manage purchase ledger and sales ledger for the Company, identifying and implementing procedure improvements
• Management of employee expenses and credit card reconciliation, ensuring these are checked for accuracy and in keeping with the expenses policy before processing payments in a timely manner
• Reconciliation of bank accounts ensuring accuracy and discrepancies are followed up
• Support the CFO with budget and any ad hoc queries as and when required
• Preparing monthly board packs, with the monthly management accounts information providing detailed analysis to aid in decision making
• Liaise with head of production to update crew expenditures, project registers and monthly work-in-progress on current projects
• Produce analysis on show profit and loss
• Process monthly payroll, making monthly updates as and when required, running payroll checks to ensure everyone is paid correctly, answering any payroll related queries and issuing employee payslips
• Manage the debts of creditors, ensuring timely payments are made, processing incoming funds, reconciling invoices, resolving account queries and managing debt recovery
• Manage and run weekly supplier payments, dealing with any supplier queries in a timely manner
• Update Cash Flow each week and when new information is obtained, ensuring accuracy and that it is a real time reflection of the Company’s standing
• Manage and track the use of petty cash
• Production of quarterly VAT returns for the division for processing on group consolidation
• Assist HR with the preparation of annual P11D submissions ensuring accuracy, and that these are completed within the HMRC deadlines
• Maintain divisional fixed asset registers
• Review month end journals, ensuring accuracy and that any discrepancies are followed up
• Control and co-ordinate financial month end close
• Provide a support service by working with all departments and the management team to help make financial decisions
• Support the Head of Finance in reviewing / revising corporate governance procedures, risk management and internal controls
• To undertake all the responsibilities above for Nviz’s US Company, Nviz Inc.

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Required competencies:

• Qualified/part-qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA)
• Must have exceptional people skills
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Flexible approach, particularly around month end reporting
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience of SAGE
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to communicate at all levels in an appropriate manner
• Customer focused both internally and externally

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Please send your CV to recruitment@nviz-studio.com specifying “Management Accountant” within the subject line.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

Department: 3D
Location: Soho, London
Start Date: immediate
Reports To: Head of 3D

Nviz is currently looking for an experienced mid level Matchmove Artist to join our growing team for work on an upcoming production. Main tasks to include modelling and texturing.  Experience with layout and lighting is a bonus.

Role Outline:

• Creation of tracked cameras from live action plates
• Generation of matchmove scenes with aligned geometry
• Calculation of lens distortion as part of a camera pipeline
• Problem solving and technical assistance
• Modelling and layout of tracking assets

Experience:

• 3+ years industry experience in film or TV
• Proven tracking and matchmove experience on high end VFX productions
• Processsing of on-set data including LIDAR, lens grids and photogrammetry
• Experience in body tracking and use of rigs
• An understanding of the fundamentals of photography
• On set experience a bonus
• Must be able to work within a team under the guidance of the VFX Supervisor and CG Supervisor and approach assignments in a positive and timely manner

Software Knowledge:

• In-depth knowledge of 3D Equaliser, PFTrack, Mocha
• Working knowledge of Maya
• Basic Usage and understanding of Nuke
• Working knowledge of rendering

Please send your CV to recruitment@nviz-studio.com specifying “Matchmove Artist” within the subject line.
On-line showreels and links to websites are welcome. Please also include a shot breakdown showing specifically what your role entailed per shot/sequence.
Should you prefer to send hard copies of showreels, please send to: Nviz, 8-9 Carlisle Street, London, W1D 3BP.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

Department: Previs
Location: London / Major Film Studios
Reports To: Head of Visualisation

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Key Purpose of the Job:

Previs Animators work with the Previs Supervisor and VFX Supervisor to design and create shots for complex action sequences.  We are looking for talented animators, capable of working in a fast-moving environment and with a proven track record in the film production industry.  Skills in layout, timing and great cinematography are essential, as well as excellent communication skills.
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Job description:

• Mid to senior level
• Must be happy to work at one of the major film studios (within the M25)
• Referencing and importing assets into Maya
• Motion studies of key assets, animation cycles, body mechanics, performance with a realistic style, keyframe posting - all finished to a high level
• Scene layout with asset environments, position and timing of assets and camera layout
• Animating character rigs, camera rigs and basic fx animation

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Required skills & experience:

• 3+ years production experience.  Feature film experience is preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of animation in Maya
• Ability to clean up and accentuate mocap animation
• Knowledge of animation and channel layering
• Excellent cinematic skills - colour, composition, framing, depth of field, motion blur and timings
• Understanding of physical limits in real-world cinematography
• Ability to visualise shots and understand screen direction
• Experience of virtual camera systems
• Knowledge of geometry caching
• Basic particle animation skills
• Understanding of basic lighting
• Team orientated and able to take direction from Supervisor
• Adaptable and flexible - accepting of changes

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Please send your CV to recruitment@nviz-studio.com specifying “Animator/Shot Creator” within the subject line.

Online showreels and links to websites are welcome. Please also include a shot breakdown showing specifically what your role entailed per shot/sequence.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

Department: 2D
Location: London
Reports To: Head of 2D
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Key Purpose of the Job:

To support the compositing team to produce excellent shots for film and television.

Mid Level Compositors work on anything from Paint and Prep through to compositing their own shots. They are expected to work on less complex shots as well as provide support to the more senior members of the team.
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Required competencies:

• You must have a minimum of 4 years VFX industry experience
• Experience using Nuke
• Proven experience with Plate Preparation and Rotoscoping
• Proven experience with Chroma Keying
• Be able to provide examples of seamless integration of multiple live action plates
• Be able to follow production methodologies, develop creative approaches and problem solve
• Have a critical eye for detail
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Consistently deliver excellent results with minimal supervision and have good time management even when under pressure
• A knowledge and interest in photography and practical lighting is helpful
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Please send your CV to recruitment@nviz-studio.com specifying “Mid Level Compositor” within the subject line.

On-line showreels and links to websites are welcome. Please also include a shot breakdown showing specifically what your role entailed per shot/sequence.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

Department: 2D
Location: London
Reports To: Head of 2D

Key Purpose of the Job:

To seamlessly integrate all the layers or elements of a shot, including live-action and CGI.

Senior Compositors work closely with Visual Effects and 2D Supervisors to composite the numerous elements that complete a visual effects shot. Taking on the more complex shots in a sequence, senior compositors are expected to quality check their own work to a high standard, communicate and then solve any issues arising and are expected to maintain continuity between shots in a sequence.

Required competencies:

• 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, miniature 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
• Consistently deliver excellent results with minimal supervision and have good time management even when under pressure
• Confidently perform setup tasks for a small team
• Have a critical eye for detail
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills

Please send your CV to recruitment@nviz-studio.com specifying “Senior Compositor” within the subject line.

On-line showreels and links to websites are welcome. Please also include a shot breakdown showing specifically what your role entailed per shot/sequence.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

Department: Previs
Location: London / major film studios
Reports To: Head of Previs

Key Purpose of the Job:

Nviz is seeking an experienced Previs Supervisor.  The Previs Supervisor has overall responsibility for the mnagement of the previs team and is the direct point of contact with Directors, VFX Supervisors, Production Designers and other HoDs on film productions.  The role entails interpreting the client's briefs, delegating creative tasks to a highly skilled previs team and managing their work rate to ensure delivery of cinematic action sequences quickly and efficiently, while exercising quality control and meeting deadlines.

Job description:

• Liaising effectively with HoDs including Directors, Production Designers, Art Directors, Cinematographers and VFX Supervisors
• Daily management of the previs team including Asset Builders, Previs Animators and Previs Editors
• Manage and direct the technical, artistic and production personnel
• Previs pipeline setup, configured to client specifications
• Management and implementation of proprietary tools
• Manage an assembly edit of all previs sequences in progress and QC the work
• Collaborate on the bidding and negotiation processes
• Run daily reviews with Previs Artists to critique work and manage sequence continuity
• Run intereactive sessions with the VFX Supervisor or Director to block out staging and camera angles
• Present work in progress to the production as requested
• Manage the delivery of previs 3D scene files for post-production VFX vendors
• Techvis management - technical drawings and the creation of diagrammatic animations

Required skills & experience:

• 5+ years production experience.  Feature film experience is preferred
• Prior experience as Previs Animator or shot creator essential
• Expert knowledge of Autodesk Maya
• Core editing skills with Premiere / Avid / Final Cut Pro
• Good working knowledge of Autodesk Motion Builder, Photoshop, After Effects, Media Composer
• Expert digital cinematic skills including: shot creation, layout, directing realistic camera motion, colour, composition, depth of field, motion blur, screen direction and storytelling
• Good knowledge of real-world film cameas, lenses and camera rigs
• A strong creative eye for quality control of all aspects of previs production
• A good understanding of motion capture techniques including the use of virtual camera systems
• Full understanding of techvis requirements, camera statitsitcs and shot setups
• A good understanding of virtual production techniques and virtual cineamtography
• On set previs experience including knowledge of encoded camera rigs, motion capture, simulcam techniques for tracking cameras and providing augmented reality / live digital set extensions / previs animations
• Excellent communication skills with ability to work under pressure and react to the fluctuating demands of film productions in a fast-paced environment
• Team leadership qualities
• Adaptable and flexible - accepting of changes

Please send your CV to recruitment@nviz-studio.com specifying “Previs Supervisor” within the subject line.  Online showreels and links to websites are welcome.  Please also include a shot breakdown showing specifically what your role entailed per shot / sequence.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

Department: Previs
Location: Soho, London
Reports To: Head of Visualisation

Job description:

• Hands-on with Unreal Engine 4, producing original content for high-profile studio based films
• Take environmental assets from Maya into the Unreal game engine
• Create shaders and lighting for the geometry imported
• Work with Level Designers and Technical Artists to make environments functional and efficient
• Work with the art team on skills progression and career development

Requirements:

• Substantial industry experience, preferably including cinematics
• Demonstratable Portfolio of UE4 assets
• Excellent Unreal Engine skills
• Excellent Maya modelling skills
• Experience with composition and lighting
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience producing concept art
• Experience with other sculpting packages, such as Z-Brush
• A strong eye for detail
• Adaptable and flexible - accepting of changes
• Able to think creatively and to resolve technical challenges and limitations
• Strong time management and organisation skills

Please send your CV to recruitment@nviz-studio.com specifying “Unreal Asset Builder” within the subject line.

On-line showreels and links to websites are welcome. Please also include a shot breakdown showing specifically what your role entailed per shot/sequence.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

Department: Previs
Location: Soho, London
Reports To: Head of Visualisation

Job description:

• Hands-on with Unreal Engine 4, producing original content for high-profile studio based films
• Take environmental assets from Maya into the Unreal game engine
• Create shaders and lighting for the geometry imported
• Create Unreal Engine FX including environmental FX and particle FX
• Work with Level Designers and Technical Artists to make environments functional and efficient
• Work with the art team on skills progression and career development

Requirements:

• Substantial industry experience, preferably including cinematics
• Excellent Unreal Engine skills
• Experience with composition and lighting
• Experience with Maya
• Experience with VFX in Unreal
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience producing concept art
• Experience with other sculpting packages, such as Mudbox
• A strong eye for detail
• Adaptable and flexible - accepting of changes
• Able to think creatively and to resolve technical challenges and limitations
• Strong time management and organisation skills

Please send your CV to recruitment@nviz-studio.com specifying “Unreal Generalist” within the subject line.

On-line showreels and links to websites are welcome. Please also include a shot breakdown showing specifically what your role entailed per shot/sequence.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

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