Careers

We are always interested in hearing from people across all disciplines and levels who are keen to work at The Mill.  Please send through your CV and URL to recruitment@themill.com

Apply for The Mill London

Apply for Senior 3D Generalist

We are currently looking for talented Senior Nuke Compositors for immediate start.  We require someone who is able to work both in a team and on their own in a fast paced environment. You will have a keen eye for detail, excellent communication skills and technical knowledge and have relevant experience in a commercial, film or TV environment.

Key Responsibilities:

•     Work closely with the VFX Supervisor, VFX Producer, and lead CG artists.

•     Problem-solve complex compositing issues using Nuke within a VFX pipeline.

•     Work with clients to help visualize and create their shots.

•     Research, develop and adapt new and current ideas and techniques.

Qualifications:

•     Senior Level Lead Nuke Compositor.  Minimum 5 years compositing experience. 

•     Advanced level of knowledge compositing 3D elements.

•     Understanding of VFX pipeline

•     Shoot experience a plus

•     Stereoscopic experience a plus

•     Flame experience a major plus

Apply for Senior Nuke Compositor

The role of Mill NY's Creative Technologist is part visionary, part engineer and part creative muse. The role requires an absolute understanding and ability of how to make creative perform elegantly. As the Creative Technologist, you will be charged with working both independently to strategize and solve creative opportunities via technology as well as with a team to crack the right technical solution.  You not only have your finger on the pulse of the latest and greatest, but you also know how it relates to creative and how to use it. You know that technology makes things better, faster, and smarter. And your ideas on how to do that are presented intelligently and artistically. For you, there is nothing better than creating engaging and thoughtful user experiences. Be it simple or complex, for you it is technology that enriches everything.

The Creative Technologist will play a key role in the Mill's strategic expansion into the experiential digital marketplace. Your orientation should be developmental, innovative and challenging and you should work comfortably on the cutting edge. Additionally, this role will engage with key counterparts in Mill London, sharing plans for growth and project development across the group.

Skills and Competencies:

·         Ability to present complex, technical information to non-technical people

·         Ability to document scope/requirements and to assist in determining resource allocation

·         Ability to work with multi-discipline teams like directors, modelers, producers, creative directors

·         Ability to help develop and pitch interactive concepts, particularly with an emphasis on technology-driven concepts

Requirements:

·         2+ years of experience with C++ design and development

·         Working knowledge of the OpenGL, DirectX, STL and Boost Library

·         Comfortable with both GUI IDEs, such as XCode or Visual Studio, as well as command line tools

·         Working knowledge of 2D and 3D graphics algorithms and data visualization concepts

·         Project based experience with open source creative coding frameworks such as Cinder or open Frameworks

Apply for Creative Technologist

The Mill is a world-leading production and visual effects company with offices in the world's most important advertising hubs; London, NY and LA.  Our passion is for great ideas, beautifully executed, that engage audiences irrespective of platform, device or venue.

Twenty one years of innovation has established The Mill as a recognized global brand for creating seamless visual effects. We are also leaders in design, animation, live action content direction, VFX brand accounts, versioning and global adaptations, digital content creation and distribution.

The NY office is currently looking for talented, motivated, and innovative Designers. The role requires someone to create compelling visuals, for any medium and collaborate well across all of our departments - Design, Content, VFX, CG, and Interactive.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on conceptual designer with 3-5 years experience possesses the following skills and capabilities:

•Strong client communication skills, maintaining a clear creative voice from pitch though production.

•Experience developing and managing a brand identity, overseeing multiple pieces of work in production, for one account.

•Experience in creating concepts within budget and resource parameter.

•Excellent presentation skills.

Apply for Designer

The Mill NY is currently seeking an experienced and talented FX Technical Director to work with the CG team. The role requires someone able to work autonomously in a fast paced environment to deliver an extremely high level of work. This individual will be comfortable working with clients and have a keen eye for detail, excellent communication skills and technical knowledge and have relevant experience in a commercial, film or TV environment

The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years experience in post-production doing FX (particles, smoke, fluids, and hair), with a strong knowledge of Maya and Houdini, Python, MEL, Linux.  Additionally, successful candidates will have a good understanding of Nuke and Flame.  XSI knowledge is definitely a plus.

Additional Requirements:

·         Strong interpersonal skills are mandatory, and it's essential that you are able to work both on front-end and back-end development.

·         Must have the ability to work in a cooperative team environment, as well as work independently.

·         Must demonstrate a commitment to high quality work, and maintain strong analytical skills.

·         A degree in Computer Science or related field is preferred, but not required.

Apply for FX Technical Director

The NY office is currently looking for a Lead Compositor with at least 3-5 years experience working within a large studio compositing in a motion graphics and photoreal vfx environments. The ideal candidates will possess the following skills and capabilities:

Strong client communication skills, maintaining a clear creative voice from pitch  though production.

Experience developing and managing a brand identity, overseeing multiple pieces of work in production, for one account.

An expert knowledge of After Effects and Nuke

Knowledge of After Effects expressions/scripting and Python for Nuke a plus.

A deep understanding of color spaces.

Experience coming up with a pipeline plan for large jobs and leading a team of compositors/animators.

On set VFX supervision experience.

Project management and planning skills.

Apply for Lead Compositor

The NY office is currently looking for a C4D Artist with at least 3-5 years experience working collaboratively with other artists in a motion graphics studio environment. The ideal candidates will possess the following skills and capabilities.  

Strong client communication skills, maintaining a clear creative voice from pitch though production.

Experience modeling, texturing, lighting, and animating in Cinema 4d.

Experience with both photoreal and stylized rendering approaches.

The ability to lead a team of cinema artists on large scale jobs.

The ability to work with assets created in other 3d software packages.

The ability to come up with smart, quickly executable and quickly renderable solutions to problems.

Excellent project management and presentation skills.

Apply for C4D Artist

The Mill NY is looking for a Senior Print Producer to manage our relationship and business with some of our largest clients for their print campaigns.  The role requires heavy project management skills as well as excellent communication skills as you will act as the primary liaison between the client, our organization and several agencies. The assignments will involve CG created still imagery that is retouched in Photoshop.  It may also include straightforward Cinema 4D animation.

The Sr. Print Producer will effectively manage the client relationship on a daily basis and ensure the highest standard of work is produced at all times. The Sr. Print Producer, in conjunction with all the operators working on the job, must ensure the standard of creative excellence is maintained whilst keeping the job on budget and within time and resources.  This requires one to have an acute sense for visual aesthetics and ideas and the ability to manage people and resources effectively.  Excellent client and communication skills are therefore essential.

Responsibilities
·         Serve as the main client interface on projects, helping define vision, clarifying  strategic requirements, explaining complex ideas clearly, and managing expectations.
·         Define the scope of projects (goals, deliverables, schedule, and budget) and prepare project documentation including plans, statements of work, functional specs, status reports, etc.
·         Oversee the print production schedule ensuring timely delivery of each project piece and adhering to client standards.
·         Communicate  project status, issues and resolution to the client and internal team
·         Manage interdisciplinary teams of artist, designers, production staff, and engineers helping to evolve creative concepts into clear sets of deliverables in order to balance client requirements and company ability.
·         Concept with creative department to engineer innovative custom print pieces, manage financials, specifications, color management, and retouching.
·         Monitor the team's performance and maximize their creative potential.

Requirements
5+ years print production experience.
·         A proven track record of managing cross discipline teams, vendors, and clients.
·         Excellent project planning and scoping skills.
·         Experience supervising retouching and with Maya CG pipelines.
·         Experience with Cinema 4D is helpful but not necessary.

Apply for Senior Print Producer

The Mill LA is currently looking for an experienced freelance CG Generalist who is available to start immediately for projects running through to May.

We are looking for people to join our busy 3D department creating visual effects for our commercials department. Ideally you will have experience of working in a fast paced environment both on your own and in a team. You will have a keen eye for detail with proven ability in Animation, Modeling, Texturing and Lighting in Mental ray. 

Successful candidates will have excellent communication skills and technical knowledge while having relevant experience in a commercials environment.

Whilst we are currently only considering applications from those who are residents or who have current work permits/visas for the country of application, we encourage everyone to apply

Apply for Experienced CG Generalist

The Mill LA is currently looking for an experienced Senior Particles/Dynamics Artist to join our busy 3D commercials department creating visual effects.

Ideally you will have at least 5 years experience in commercials, working in a fast paced environment both on your own and in a team. You will have a keen eye for detail with expert skills in Maya dynamics and fluids and additional generalist experience would be an advantage.

Successful candidates will have excellent communication skills and technical knowledge while having relevant experience in a commercials environment.

Please including your salary expectations in with your application.

Whilst we are currently only considering applications from those who are residents or who have current work permits/visas for the country of application, we encourage everyone to apply

Apply for Senior Particles / Dynamics Artist

The Mill LA is currently looking for an experienced freelance Senior XSI Lighter Renderer available to start immediately for projects running through to April 2011.

We are looking for people to join our busy 3D department creating visual effects for our commercials department. Ideally you will have experience of working in a fast paced environment both on your own and in a team. You will have a keen eye for detail with experience as a Senior XSI Lighter Renderer and additional generalist experience would be an advantage.

Successful candidates will have excellent communication skills and technical knowledge while having relevant experience in a commercials environment. 

Please include your salary expectations in with your application.

Whilst we are currently only considering applications from those who are residents or who have current work permits/visas for the country of application, we encourage everyone to apply

Apply for Senior XSI Lighter Renderer with Generalist Skills

We are currently looking for a freelance Senior Nuke Compositor for immediate start.

We require someone who is able to work both in a team and on their own in a fast paced environment, delivering a high level of compositing for our commercials department. You will have a keen eye for detail, excellent communication skills and technical knowledge and have relevant experience in a commercial, film or TV environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Work closely with the VFX Supervisor, VFX Producer, and lead CG artists
Problem-solve complex compositing issues using Nuke within a VFX pipeline
Research, develop and adapt new and current ideas and techniques

Qualifications:

Minimum 3 years compositing experience
Understanding of VFX pipeline

Apply for Senior Nuke Compositor

The Mill LA is looking for an experienced, talented Digital Matte Painter to work across various projects in the department.

Successful applicants must have expert working knowledge of photoshop along with experience of working in the VFX industry experience as a digital matte painter in a feature film, tv or commercials environment

You must have experience creating digital paintings of photo realistic environments based on concept art and/or photo reference, with demonstrable experience integrating matte painting's into 3D environments using Maya and/or Nuke.

Apply for Matte Painter

We are currently looking for a very experienced freelance Lighting and Rendering TD for immediate start.

We require someone who is able to work both in a team and on their own in a fast paced environment, delivering a high level of work for our commercials department. You will have a keen eye for detail, excellent communication skills and technical knowledge and have relevant experience in a commercial, film or TV environment.

Apply for Lighting and Rendering TD

The Mill LA is looking for an experienced AFX and Flash character animator for immediate start to work on a fun digital campaign for two major brands.

We require someone able to work autonomously in a fast paced environment to deliver a high level of work. Past experience leading a project working closely with clients is essential. You will have a keen eye for detail, excellent communication skills and technical knowledge whilst have relevant experience in a commercial environment.

Apply for Senior AFX Animator

We are currently looking for an Engineering Assistant  to work within the busy engineering department in our LA office.

Key responsibilities

Key responsibilities for the Desktop Systems Administrator include:

• Move desktop workstations in the morning according to the schedulers need
• Plug in and move network and telephone ports in the patch panels
• Tidy up cable installations
• Create new user and email accounts
• Register IP telephones
• Install OS's and deploy installations on Mac, Linux and Windows workstations and desktop
• Simple fault finding and repairing and upgrading of workstations

Key Performance Indicators and Skills Required

• Polite manners and approachable
• Technical computer knowledge
• Interest in learning more about computer technology, both hardware and software
• Interest in the post production industry
• Punctual and reliable
• Linux and Mac knowledge/interest is a plus

Apply for Engineering Assistant