A lighting artist will be responsible for adding the required lighting that creates the atmosphere, realism, tone and depth to a scene. A lighting artist should visually balance each and every element in every scene to enable the compositors to produce a convincing image. Should be able to aesthetically judge and create images that not only look good but are also easy to render.

Skills and Responsibilities:

• Understanding and skilled in use of computer animation packages, particularly Maya.
• ability to light characters and environments, interior & exterior, different times of day, etc
• strong sense of light and shadow demonstrated by artwork, photography, theatre, film or CG work;
• knowledge of colour theory
• an understanding of composition and the ability to enhance mood by lighting;
• good working knowledge of 2D Paint software and various industry-standard rendering programmes, such as Renderman and Mental Ray
• good working knowledge of palettes
• ability to do UV mapping;
• good understanding of maths and physics;
• understanding of the principles of cinematography including depth of field, density, use of filters;
• Ability to problem solve;
• ability to communicate with colleagues and work as part of a team;
• ability to take direction and willingness to address comments and make changes;
• ability to work with a minimum of supervision and capacity to function as team leader, if required;
• ability to deliver on schedule, working under pressure if required;

How To Apply

Please email your resume, portfolio/demo reel link and a letter to bsureshhrd@chuchutv.com explaining why you think you would be a great fit for our company.

A Texture Artist will determine the surface qualities of every 3D modeled character, object and environment. A texture artist must be able to visualize what textures will create an appealing surface for a 3D model. Texture artists must be both artistically creative and proficient with industry software.

Skills and Responsibilities:

• Able to take direction well and be team player.
• Extensive experience painting and manipulating photographic elements to create textures.
• Proficient in Maya, Zbrush, Mud Box and Photoshop.
• Extensive experience editing and creating UVs.
• Understands procedural textures and is able to create and shading networks.
• Understands Modelling.

How To Apply

Please email your resume, portfolio/demo reel link and a letter to bsureshhrd@chuchutv.com explaining why you think you would be a great fit for our company.

A layout artist is responsible for the composition of every shot. Layout Artists must set up and stage the scene that animators will use to deliver a quality output. Layout requires an understanding of fundamental principles of Cinematography to understanding concepts of place and environment.

Skills and Responsibilities:

• a methodical way of working combined with an appreciation of accuracy and detail;
• good working knowledge of relevant graphics, animation and compositing software including Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash and After Effects;
• good understanding of the principles of animation and the various stages of production;
• good sense of composition, continuity, timing and camera mechanics;
• ability to take direction and a willingness to address comments and make changes;
• ability to communicate clearly with colleagues and capacity to manage relevant aspects of production;
• ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
• ability to deliver on schedule, working under pressure if required;

How To Apply

Please email your resume, portfolio/demo reel link and a letter to bsureshhrd@chuchutv.com explaining why you think you would be a great fit for our company.

A compositing artist combines visual elements from separate sources into single images, often to create the illusion that all those elements are parts of the same scene. They are responsible for constructing the final image by combining layers of previously created material. Although it is primarily a 2D role within the 3D world of CGI and VFX, Compositors need a thorough understanding of the CG process combined with relevant artistic skills.

Skills and Responsibilities:

• extensive knowledge of current compositing software such as Adobe After effects or Nuke
• knowledge of various other programmes including Photoshop;
• understanding of 3D animation process, particularly Lighting;
• a good eye for composition, colour, light and shadow;
• good knowledge of keying process;
• ability to communicate with colleagues and work as part of a team;
• ability to take direction and willingness to address comments and make changes;
• ability to work with a minimum of supervision;
• ability to deliver on schedule, working under pressure if required;

How To Apply

Please email your resume, portfolio/demo reel link and a letter to bsureshhrd@chuchutv.com explaining why you think you would be a great fit for our company.

Our 3D modeling team creates intricate models specifically designed for the style and tone of our ideas and production. Modelers are responsible for the successful transition of flat 2D designs or concepts into three-dimensional models. Modelers must understand the technical requirements throughout the production process and be efficient, reliable and to scale allowing for easier rigging, texturing, lighting and animation, compositing and rendering.

Skills and Responsibilities:

• ability to follow design reference accurately and work in a range of styles;
• ability to create moderate to complex and organic models;
• ability to model characters, props and environments;
• A mastery of human and animal anatomy, perspective, weight, volume, proportion
• good understanding of modelling with either Polygons or NURBS;
• ability to do UV mapping;
• ability to problem solve;
• ability to communicate with colleagues and work as part of a team;
• ability to take direction and willingness to address comments and make changes;
• ability to work with a minimum of supervision and capacity to function as team leader, if required;
• ability to deliver on schedule, working under pressure if required;

How To Apply

Please email your resume, portfolio/demo reel link and a letter to bsureshhrd@chuchutv.com explaining why you think you would be a great fit for our company.

Animators will be evaluated and judged for their basic understanding over key characters, props, behaviors, skills in creating animation for comedy, dialogue, song & dance, action and emotions etc. In addition, animators must show high level of technical skills and ability to complete the work faster.

Skills and Responsibilities:

• must show high level of technical skills and ability creating the animated movement and performance
• Traditional animation experience.
• Strong drawing skills a must.
• Experience with CG animation software such as Autodesk Maya.
• Positive attitude with the ability to work within a team.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and think creatively while meeting deadlines.

How To Apply

Please email your resume, portfolio/demo reel link and a letter to bsureshhrd@chuchutv.com explaining why you think you would be a great fit for our company.

Digital designer will be responsible for the creation of environment/location/backgrounds, props, and character designs for production. Designers consider the script/ treatment as they visually explore the design concept for a given project. Designer/PPA should have a rich imagination, a sense of caricature and design, strong color sense, a mastery of human and animal anatomy, architecture etc.,

Skills and Responsibilities:

• A minimum of 1 year traditional design and 1 year digital design experience in a production environment, tv/digital animation preferable.
• Experience with 2D animation software such as Adobe Flash or ToonBoom applications.
• Strong drawing skills.
• Fine Arts fundamentals and overall illustration skills are a must.
• Ability to manage schedules and prioritize their own work and that of others;
• Ability to take direction, give direction and work as part of a team;
• Ability to work without supervision;
• Ability to receive and address comments;

How To Apply

Please email your resume, portfolio/demo reel link and a letter to bsureshhrd@chuchutv.com explaining why you think you would be a great fit for our company.

Animators will be evaluated and judged for their basic understanding over key characters, props, behaviors, skills in creating animation for comedy, dialogue, song & dance, action and emotions etc. In addition, animators must show high level of technical skills and ability to complete the work faster. In addition to animating the characters, animators are also responsible for consistency in animation and should handle the characters and props in a consistent way through out a script.

Skills and Responsibilities:

• must show high level of technical skills and ability creating the animated movement and performance
• Traditional animation experience.
• Strong drawing skills a must.
• Experience with animation software such as Adobe Flash / Harmony ToonBoom software.
• Positive attitude with the ability to work within a team.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and think creatively while meeting deadlines

How To Apply

Please email your resume, portfolio/demo reel link and a letter to bsureshhrd@chuchutv.com explaining why you think you would be a great fit for our company.

Our storyboard artists take scripts of any format and translate them into visual snapshots that all artists can understand. Scripts use the written word to take an audience through a very personal experience using emotions, characters, environments and even controlling the speed/pace of delivery. Only the truly skilled Storyboard artist can transform these elements from words to illustration for the entire production team to follow, produce and captivate the audience.

Skills and Responsibilities:

• Very strong drawing skills.
• Traditional animation experience a plus
• Be able to create a visualization of one or more scenes in still images in a vivid and dynamic way that matches the scripts
• Work closely with directors to help understand and achieve their vision.
• Strong understanding of tv and filmmaking production pipeline.
• Production experience with 2D animation software as Adobe Flash/Harmony software preferred.
• Ability to follow direction quickly, understand and adapt intuitively to different styles.
• Excellent time management and coordinating skills so that communication is seamless and the artists get exactly what they need on time.

How To Apply

Please email your resume, portfolio/demo reel link and a letter to bsureshhrd@chuchutv.com explaining why you think you would be a great fit for our company.

Animation Directors are responsible for responding to producer needs and communicating these needs while leading and coordinating the animation team. The role requires the ability to recruit, select and build strong animation teams.

Animator Directors are responsible for understanding their team of animators and working with everyone strengths to deliver top quality. They guide, supervise and review the work produced by the Animators, and they must understand the implications of movement, character performance (if applicable), style, quality, continuity, technical, scheduling and budgetary requirements. They are the main liaison between the Animation and other departments.

Skills and Responsibilities:

2D Animator Director

• Traditional animation experience.
• Strong drawing skills a must.
• Experience with 2D animation software such as Adobe Flash and Harmony.
• Positive attitude with the ability to work within a team.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and think creatively while meeting deadlines.

CG Animator Director

• Understanding and skilled in use of computer animation packages, particularly Autodesk Maya
• Traditional animation experience.
• Strong drawing skills a must.
• Experience and skilled in using CG animation software such as Autodesk Maya.
• Positive attitude with the ability to work within a team.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and think creatively while meeting deadlines.

How To Apply

Please email your resume, portfolio/demo reel link and a letter to bsureshhrd@chuchutv.com explaining why you think you would be a great fit for our company.