Dream Machine is a global collective of award-winning visual effects houses.
We are talent-first and artist-led, sharing a core focus on maximizing creativity and craft.
International in scale yet boutique in nature, we strive to inspire / innovate / and create our clients’ visions into captivating realities.

Dream/Machine FX

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Dream/Machine FX is a global collective of award-winning visual effects studios that is talent-first and artist-led, focused on maximizing creativity and craft to turn clients' visions into captivating on-screen realities. International in scale yet boutique in nature, the company operates across major production hubs worldwide and delivers high-end visual effects and creative services for film, television, advertising, and other media projects.

Dream Machine is a global collective of award-winning visual effects houses. We are talent-first and artist-led, sharing a core focus on maximizing creativity and craft. International in scale yet boutique in nature, we strive to inspire / innovate / and create our clients’ visions into captivating realities.

• Design and animate high-quality photorealistic effects (fire, smoke, water, explosions, debris, clouds, etc.) that meet all technical and aesthetic project standards.
• Work within the project's structure (show) and production timelines to complete assigned tasks.
• Collaborate with production, supervisors, and creative teams to proactively identify and resolve technical and creative challenges.
• Work closely with Lighting and Compositing artists to ensure all effects integrate seamlessly into the project's pipeline.
• Produce visual look tests based on provided reference materials.
• Follow guidance from the Supervisor and FX Leads, and provide direction and mentorship to other FX Artists.
• Participate in dailies, rounds, and team reviews of work in progress.
• Help foster a positive, productive, and collaborative work environment.

FX Artist

FX Artist creating high quality dynamic 3D visual effects, focusing on water, magic, and destruction. Collaborating closely with production and creative teams at Zero VFX.

• Créer des composites numériques et des effets visuels de haute qualité, en intégrant harmonieusement les divers éléments d’un plan.
• Compléter toutes tâches de composition selon les directives des superviseurs des effets visuels et de la composition.
• Collaborer avec les superviseurs et les autres compositeurs afin de s’assurer que les plans sont livrés dans les délais prévus, d’après les normes de qualité les plus élevées.
• Comprendre et respecter les directives de production.
• Réviser, exécuter et mettre en œuvre les commentaires rapidement et efficacement.
• Effectuer le keying, la composition d'éléments CG et de plans de fonds, travailler avec le système et les projections Nuke 3D et faire le lookdev des plans.
• Résoudre des problèmes créatifs et techniques à courtes échéances et délais serrés.

Compositing Artist

Compositing Artist responsible for high-quality digital composites in 2D team at Zero VFX. Assembling shots and integrating visual elements for artistic vision support.

general

• Créer des éléments de haute qualité (cheveux, fourrure, musculature, peau, matériels et costumes) pour des projets en prises de vues réelles.
• Exécuter des simulations, préparer les grooms et effectuer le sculpting de plans d’effets visuels selon les besoins, en étroite collaboration avec le superviseur CG et le superviseur d’effets visuels.
• Travailler à la fois sur les mouvements de personnages animés et ceux provenant de Matchmove.
• Besoin secondaire de mise en place du rigging de base (véhicules, accessoires et autres objets de support).
• Communiquer proactivement les meilleures approches que vous envisagez d'entreprendre pour relever les défis techniques et artistiques.
• Collaborer avec vos collègues des équipes d’animation, de création d'éléments, d’effets spéciaux et de création graphique.
• Respecter les quotas de plans d’effets visuels selon le calendrier prévu.
• Maintenir et assurer une communication efficace avec l'équipe de production de la série concernant votre calendrier, horaire et vos délais.

CFX Artist, Effets Spéciaux de Créatures

CFX Artist creating high quality hair, fur, and muscle assets for live action projects. Collaborating with supervisors and teams to meet creative briefs and deadlines.

3d-artist

• Create high-quality, visually stunning, and hyper-realistic animations for episodic series and feature film projects.
• Design character performances from scratch (ex nihilo), working closely with the CG supervisor and VFX supervisor to realize the client's vision.
• Combine matchmove/rotoscoping of character motion with realistic takeover shots for actions that cannot be captured live on set.
• Provide any secondary hard-surface object animation needs (vehicles, props, and other supporting assets), either as final animated performances or to assist and facilitate VFX simulations.
• Proactively communicate the best approaches you can envision to tackle technical and artistic challenges.
• Collaborate with colleagues in the animation and CG teams, sharing expertise and constructive feedback to ensure the best possible outcomes for the project.
• Meet and achieve animation quotas according to the planned schedule.
• Maintain and ensure effective communication with the series production regarding your work scheduling and deadlines.

Animator

Animator creating visually stunning animations for episodic and feature film projects. Collaborating with CG and VFX teams to achieve the client's vision.

• Assess and define the most efficient methodology for each environment brief, from 2.5D Matte Painting projection setups to full 3D asset builds.
• Lead, mentor, and support the Environment/DMP team and Artists in their daily tasks.
• Supervise integration of digital environments into shots, ensuring consistent lighting, perspective, and color.
• Coordinate with VFX Supervisors, CG Supervisors, and Production to deliver high-quality work efficiently.
• Apply photography, practical, and digital techniques to create environments.
• Review work and provide clear artistic and technical feedback, incorporating client and supervisor notes in a timely manner.
• Develop workflows and approaches to anticipate and solve creative or technical challenges.
• Maintain consistent standards across projects while promoting best practices and team development.

Lead Digital Matte Painting Artist, Environment Artist

Lead Digital Matte Painting Artist in charge of Environment team at Mavericks VFX, creating diverse 3D environments for live-action VFX projects.

• Produce concept art and complex 2D/2.5D matte paintings for live-action and CG integration
• Develop visual references and concept artwork to guide creative direction and environment production
• Collaborate with the Environment Lead, CG, and Compositing teams to maintain visual continuity, technical efficiency, and high production standards
• Suggest and implement innovative techniques, tools, and AI-assisted workflows to optimize environment production
• Review and provide feedback on environment work to ensure it meets creative and technical requirements
• Stay updated on industry tools, techniques, and best practices, and apply knowledge to improve production workflows

Senior Digital Matte Painting Artist – Environment Artist

Senior Digital Matte Painting Artist responsible for high-quality environment art in live-action VFX projects at Mavericks VFX. Collaborating closely with the creative team to maintain visual consistency and support production workflows.

game-engineer

• Develop, iterate, and refine Pre-Viz content in Unreal Engine through to final pixel delivery.
• Utilize Unreal Engine’s path-traced rendering capabilities as an alternative to traditional CG renderers.
• Support real-time, volume-based Virtual Art Direction workflows as well as offline rendering pipelines.
• Optimize assets, lighting, materials, and scenes for both real-time performance and high-quality final renders.
• Collaborate closely with VFX Supervisors, Artists, and Technical teams to ensure creative intent is maintained throughout production.
• Build upon Pre-Viz assets to achieve final-shot fidelity without redundant rework.
• Identify and solve technical challenges associated with using Unreal as an offline renderer within a VFX pipeline.
• Ensure work meets production standards, schedules, and quality expectations.
• Troubleshoot rendering, performance, and pipeline issues efficiently under tight deadlines.

Unreal Artist

Unreal Artist specializing in visual effects production using Unreal Engine at Mavericks VFX. Develops and refines Pre-Viz content, ensuring creative quality and pipeline optimization.

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