Job: Web Developer - Melbourne

Working Three is a young group of passionate, creative thinkers who need to grow.

We are currently after a full time Web developer, with a minimum of 2-3 years commercial experience to work on a range of exciting Actionscript 3 projects including online games and cutting edge Flash and Flex sites.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Create complex Flash Animations, Games and Applications that are of a world class standard.
• To bring designs to life and be there to influence the design process.
• Work with and push our internal development standards and come up with new ways of streamlining our production and development efforts.
• Collaborate with a highly professional team of Designers, Developers, Account Managers to achieve great results for our clients on time and to budget.
Qualifications

• Good Knowledge of Flash / Actionscript (2 & 3) / XML / PHP / Photoshop
• Experience with Object Oriented Programming and Flash Game Development

Working Three Benefits

• Training, Mentorship and Conferences
• Growth opportunities
• Fun Environment
• Free Beer
• A role in shaping next generation internet
A good attitude, team player and a desire to go that extra mile are key factors we'll be looking for in applicants. Attractive remuneration package, excellent working conditions, and exciting clients.


Mark Cameron ||| Creative Director
mc@workingthree.com

Job: Freelance Web Developers - Oktobor, NZ

Freelance Web Developers  Oktobor NZ

Oktobors award winning interactive division is currently seeking innovative freelance web developers. The ideal candidate will have intermediate to senior experience in developing media rich flash applications and working with complex PHP based systems. A strong understanding of MySQL and database functionality with high grade CSS skills would be preferable. Strong Action Script 3 abilities  preferably with Lowra knowledge - or someone clever in Action Script 2 with Pixlib knowledge would be ideal.

Experience of the following would be beneficial:

ﾷ Javascript

ﾷ Flash 9

ﾷ HTML (Including XHTML & DHTML)

ﾷ Linux

For further information on the role and Oktobor please refer to the website:

www.oktobor.com/#company

The 2007 ADIMM Graduate Exhibition

Please come to the exhibition!

or check it out online at www.pa-pow.com

Cheers,
Werner

Message from an ex student (Cam Padlock)

hi all,

1 week till uni is forever finished and cam needs your help. My thesis for honours is based on virals and youtube. i want to start the viral advertising i have applied to youtube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GETxGWnwZgk
john howard is satan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhsxJ9V-kwA
kevin rudd is a posh cat

ok so take 2 mins out to watch these and please please please, comment on the video, give it a 5/5 and favourite it, even embed onto your myspace or sumthin if you're really narlly.
But yeh by starting off with all your comments will boost the youtube video up the search rank and thus starting the viral advert. after that it should spread.

doesnt take long and each reply i see from you guys will make me smileeeee.

now the main thing about a viral is to send it off to other people and then they send it on. this isnt gay chain mail stuff but i will haunt you or sumthin if u pay no attention to this and yeh i will take all the romance out of your life somehow.

also these 2 videos are in the chasers sledging competition, so the more comments and votes the better. could win me own show!

thankyou
Cam

Job: Compositors / Colourists - Melbourne + Sydney

Cinevex our film processing laboratory in Melbourne joined the digital
revolution in film two years ago when we established Cinevex Digital there
in response to market need. Since then we have continued to expand our
services and are about to add even more in the coming year.

So we are again in the position of looking for people for new positions and
evolving positions at the facility.

Specifically we are looking for:

Compositors: Applicants should have a good few films in their CV as
compositors, and have worked in a variety of media and formats. We are not
looking for people who want to be compositors or might be at a junior level
now. Those experienced compositors who might like to be settling into a
stable position for a career commitment and possible advancement in future
would best fit with our requirments for the role.

Colourist: Applicants to this role would be expected to have worked in a
long form grading environment, within Film or Television. We will ensure
training in traditional film colour grading and would also be seeking their
skills within the long form areas in video and television.

Cinevex has always maintained excellent client service and the applicants
will need to have good client interaction skills as well as technical, and
artistic abilities within their field.


References and CV's need to be provided to myself at the address following:

Robert Sandeman
Digital Services Manager
Atlab Australia
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Unit 3 706 Mowbray Rd., LANE COVE 2066
*Direct: +61 (0)2-9429-6522
* Fax: +61 (0)2-9429-6598
*Cell: +61 (0)4-1947-8024

robert@efilm.com.au

Potential animation gig:

This came through one of my regular email lists - It sounds like a good thing to have in a reel, and it also sounds like there will be a lot of exposure - so if your bored, or not gainfully employed at the moment get crackin!
-matt


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I have animation work available on a live music project.
I have several videos to make for a electronic music band for their live visuals.

Each video will be a series of loops that cover sections of a song.
Loops built to the beats and rhythms of the music. All timings provided.

Each video is based upon an icon / character that has been designed in 2D.
Animators can adapt the character into 3D, 2D, line drawing, flash or stop motion and adapt the style.
I expect most of the animation to be the character simply on a white or black background.

Budget is limited for each video but creative freedom is large.
The videos will be seen throughout Australia at large music festivals.
Animators will be fully credited in publicity.

Project due at the end of November.
Contact me for more information.
I would like to see examples of animation work.
But a good chance to do some character animation work.

Regards

James Littlemore

james@jameslittlemore.com

Jobs: Web/Interactive - Melbourne

I have two 10 week gigs (or thereabouts) for a web/interactive designer/s.

The roles ask for designers of mid level experience that can demonstrate a reasonable number of web builds.

In both cases the roles will require the designer to work in my client’s office for the duration of the assignment.

Maybe a good way to round off the year.


Regards


Denis Masseni - Director
NEWMEDIA PEOPLE

denis@newmediapeople.com.au

McPhersons Building, The Basement
546 Collins St Melbourne, 3000
Victoria Australia
P 61 3 8610 8380
F 61 3 8610 8388
M 0418 583520
W newmediapeople.com.au

Jobs: Iloura Internships!

Applications requested for 3D & 2D Internships

Based in Melbourne, Australia, Iloura is calling for new applicants for our 2008/09 Internship Program.

As part of our desire to invest in the ongoing quality of skills, creativity and technical excellence at Iloura, we have an annual intake of interns that may come through schools, tertiary education or self taught.

Iloura Internship Required Skills:
For the 2008/09 intake, we are interested in applicants who specialise in 3D animation, compositing and/or matte painting.

Applicants must have at least 2 years learning and/or working in one or more of the following programs:

Animation 3D Studio Max or Maya

Matte painting Photoshop, After Effects, Shake
& Compositing Shake, Combustion, Digital Fusion, Boujou

Applications close Friday 16th November, 2007 at 7pm.
Victorian locals only considered.

Please send details including a cover letter, written application, resume, demo reel and shot breakdown to:

Iloura Internships
1 Claremont Place
South Melbourne, Victoria, 3205
Australia
Ph: +61 (3) 9251 1888
www.iloura.com.au

Digital applications may be submitted by emailing:
jobs@iloura.com.au

short film VFX

This came through one of my regular email lists a few days ago - I have no additional info so dont bother asking! Though from reading the proficiencies that they are looking for, it seems to me like it would be a good gig to cut your teeth on VFX wise and also have in your showreel!



"Sword" is a short film about loneliness and the futility of many of the
things we do to escape it. It tells of one man's trip through Heaven and
Hell through his visit to 'The Cross' - a nightclub / hardcore-rave in a
massive cathedral.

The film will be approximately 8min duration and will be shot on HD
(although options are being examined for shooting on 4k) and finished on HD.
The shoot is planned for early 2008.

The shoot will take place entirely against Greenscreen - the environment and
associated effects will all be created digitally (out of photographic
elements wherever possible). The final look of the film will also be
heavily stylised. Because of this shooting approach, the film will require
a significant amount of planning and post production for the plates that
need to be shot.

The film is partially funded and further funding options are currently being
examined although it is anticipated that cast & crew roles will largely be
on a deferred fee basis (expenses covered) to get the highest possible
production value in to the finished image. This project is recommended for
experienced and passionate individuals seeking to gain a credit in an
advanced position on a high-quality film to showcase your work.

The producers are currently seeking expressions of interest from people with
skills in:
- Visual Effects planning and supervision
- Greenscreen extraction
- Rotoscoping
- Camera matching
- 3D modelling (architectural elements), lighting and texturing
- Compositing
- Grading

Interested parties should send CVs to sword@devjak.com

Please join us!

Freelance Developer Opportunity

The Bachelor of Digital Innovation at Central Queensland University is
looking to contract someone to develop online course materials for a
course on gaming for mobile devices. The contractor would need to have
knowledge of the mobile content industry, be proficient in Actionscript
and Flashlite, and would also need to be experienced in developing
materials for distance education. Anyone interested, please contact me
at g.cooke@cqu.edu.au.

Thanks,
Grayson Cooke



Dr Grayson Cooke
Lecturer in Multimedia
CQU Bundaberg Campus
University Drive
Bundaberg QLD 4670
PH: (07) 4150 7136
FAX: (07) 4150 7090

Arts Mentorship - Experimenta, Melbourne

Arts Mentorship

Applications Close: Tuesday 24 July, 2007
Website: www.experimenta.org
Location: Melbourne - VIC
Salary: $7,200 excl GST

EXPERIMENTA is offering the opportunity for young and emerging media art practitioners developing site-related and/or public works to undertake a three-month mentorship with an established practitioner of their choice.
The mentorship enables an emerging artist to explore new creative directions, to expand technical skills and increase knowledge of networks, debates and business practice. Applicants are invited to select a mentor and develop a program of activity spanning a three-month period. The mentor may be accessed locally, nationally or internationally. If required Experimenta can provide the contact details of several suitable artist/mentors who are willing to participate in the program.
Applicants must be Australian media art practitioners who are 30 years or under. The mentorship will provide a fee for the mentee ($7,200 excl GST) and a fee for the mentor ($1,800 excl GST). The mentorship program should be completed by early December 2007

Managed by Experimenta, this mentorship is a part of the Australian Government’s Young & Emerging Artists Initiative through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body. Other Australian Media Arts organsiations ANAT, d.lux and MAAP are also offering mentorships:

+ ANAT will encompass distributed, portable, online, wearable, gaming,
mobile and emerging platforms, contact Gavin Artz manager@anat.org.au
+ d.lux will hold their mentorship inside Second Life or a similar online
virtual community, contact malcolm@dlux.org.au for more information
+ MAAP will focus on projects that intersect or consider connections with
the Asia Pacific regions. Contact info@maap.org.au

EXPERIMENTA APPLICATIONS CLOSE Friday 3 AUGUST 2007
For further information, guidelines and an application form please contact:

Kentia Boyle, Experimenta Administration, kentia@experimenta.org

Find out about other grants, opportunities and events by subscribing to Experimenta’s free fortnightly ebulletin. To subscribe visit www.experimenta.org and click on ebulletin.

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government’s Young and Emerging Artists Initiative through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.
EXPERIMENTA gratefully acknowledges the assistance of CraftSouth to the EXPERIMENTA Media Art Mentorship Program.

Job: new media designer - ABCTV Melbourne

ABC INNOVATION
Salary range: Salary range $51k to 57k pa + super
Location: ABC Southbank Centre, Melbourne
Term: 12-month contract, to commence asap
Part-time 3 days per week*
Closing date : 03/08/2007
Overview
ABC Innovation develops and manages the popular abc.net.au portal, which currently attracts over 25 million weekly accesses and growing. We are also responsible for driving strategic innovation in the ABC through developing new areas of content creation, audience connection and platform distribution, in partnership with other ABC content divisions.

We are currently seeking a New Media Designer to join our team in Melbourne. In this role you will design web graphics, interface components and solutions across a range of new media platforms and target audiences. The role will support the ABC’s Health abc.net.au/health and Science abc.net.au/science gateways, as well as the abc.net.au home page and associated network pages.

If you have a passion for graphic design and interactive media, and you are looking to further develop your skills within a dynamic, creative media environment, then we look forward to hearing from you.

Key Responsibilities
-Under direction, design from concept to realisation a range of basic to reasonably complex interactive components and applications, including websites, flash and mobile, for a range of target audiences.
-Produce engaging designs, illustrations, animations, sitemaps and wire frames of consistent quality and technical compliance that will enhance the creativity and usability of abc.net.au.
-Work effectively within production teams, fostering and maintaining positive relationships in order to enhance output and facilitate the efficient production of creative content.
-Ensure adherence to production deadlines, and ensure maintenance of the highest possible new media design standards.

Selection Criteria:
1. Formal qualification/s (degree/diploma) in multimedia or graphic design.
2. Demonstrated strong graphic design and information architecture skills.
3. Demonstrated experience in designing a range of basic to reasonably complex, interactive components and applications, including website interfaces, flash applications, animations, wire frames and sitemaps.
4. Demonstrated experience in designing visually engaging new media graphics for a variety of target audiences.
5. Strong proficiency in a range of graphic and other new media software applications.
6. Ability to work effectively within a new media production team, and both give and receive direction.
7. Understanding of the design and production processes for new media productions, and demonstrated problem-solving skills.
8. Demonstrated organisational and planning skills, and the ability to deliver to tight deadlines and within allocated budgets.
9. Understanding of ABC output and ABC Editorial policies, an advantage.

All applicants must be prepared to provide a folio demonstrating the selection criteria

* The contract will be for 12 months at three days per week. However there is a possibility that additional paid hours may be worked intermittently.

Applications:
For further information contact: Dale Smart on (02) 8333 2466

Application Information:
All applications must address selection criteria. For information on how to apply visit abc.net.au/jobs.

Applications quoting reference EOI728228 should be sent to HR Coordinator, ABC Innovation, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, GPO Box 9994, Sydney NSW 2001 or email innovationjobs@your.abc.net.au by COB Friday 3 August 2007.

Quote reference: EOI728228

The ABC is an equal opportunity employer
Information on ABC corporate policies is available at abc.net.au/corp/

Job: Final Cut Pro Editor / Capera Op.

Final Cut Pro Editor / Camera Operator

Applications Close: Friday 27 July, 2007
Website: www.theplatinumfile.com
Location: Melbourne - VIC
Salary: $60,000 negotiable

We have a great opportunity to join a creative, dynamic and passionate small production team working in a friendly and fast pace environment!

Core purpose of the role is to edit raw footage into polished, entertaining and engaging 5-8min stories for distribution on DVD. Each story is like your own short film, content includes fast cars like Ferrari’s, Aston Martin’s, luxury boats, amazing resorts, jewellery and more.
Graphic treatment and an ability to apply effects are also required. Some shooting ability would also be an advantage.

You will be responsible for capture, logging, editing, effects, exporting, encoding for DVD & web delivery.

Your strong experience and knowledge of Final Cur Pro & After Effects and video editing procedures - editing SD & HD video content, producing suitable quality material to timelines and experience in a media production company as part of a team will be highly appreciated.

Please post reel & CV by July 27th to:
Helene Carter
Locked Bag 32002 Collins Street East VIC 8003
helene@theplatinumfile.com

Job: Graphic Designer - Melbourne

Graphic Designer

Applications Close: Tuesday 24 July, 2007
Website: www.c31.org.au
Location: Melbourne - VIC

TV, Web & Print

C31, Melbourne’s rapidly growing community TV Station is searching for a Graphic Designer for TV, Web & Print media. This position will be responsible for the design and production of graphic material for print, video, television as well as web programming and multimedia skills.

Requirements

* Experience in graphic design for TV promos, station ID’s and TV Specials
* Strong experience in the design and programming of web sites and interactive streaming
* Experience in design of print material
* Technical experience with Macintosh and PC’s with the following applications:
o QuarkXpress
o InDesign
o PhotoShop
o Illustrator
o Dreamweaver
o Flash
o Acrobat
o After Effects
o Microsoft Office inc. Outlook, Word & Excel
o Web development technologies including those involved in streaming video, html & php
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Multi-tasking and time management skills
* Has the ability to think creatively
* Work under deadlines and handles multiple projects effectively
* Producing new ideas and concepts

Responsibilities

* Develops design briefs;
* Develop drafts and manuscripts of all visual materials;
* Design, development and maintenance of the C31 website;
* Creates illustrations, charts, pictures and graphs to provide visual support to presentations for sales, marketing and educational purposes;
* Presents finalised ideas and concepts to clients and/or staff;
* Creates and develops web promos in parallel with broadcast promos;
* Oversees / Art directs photographic shoots and video capture scenarios;
* Event and illustrative photography;
* Flexibly assists with answering general enquiries, via phone and face-to-face;

This position is a part of a dynamic and passionate team, is full-time and the salary is approximately $40K plus super.
Download the job description as a PDF on the website.

If you believe you meet the requirements of this position, please forward your application to Emma Turner, HR Consultant at

emma.turner@etconsulting.com.au

Short Term Character Animator position - Iloura

Short Term Position Required: 3D Character Animator, Animalia (10 wks)

Based in Melbourne, Australia, Digital Pictures Iloura is seeking to fill a position in their animation team. A character animator is required to work on the animated children’s series, ‘Animalia’. Originally written and illustrated by Graeme Base, the book is being made into 40 x half hour high end CG animated episodes with Iloura undertaking animation only on 20 of the episodes.

This is a 10 week contract with a July 30 start through until October 5 2007.

Iloura is supplied with rigged models and 3D Layout/Pre-visualization which will dictate lens information, camera placement, shot timing, rough character movement and action. Iloura is not undertaking any modeling, vfx animation, lighting, texturing, rendering or compositing. This is character animation only.


Required Skills:

Applicants must have at least 2 years industry experience in 3D character animation. They will be responsible for creating performance and motion for characters and objects based on the Director’s previz, including lip-sync, body and facial animation. Applicants must have a demonstrated understanding of animation principles, weight, timing and posing as well as character acting. They must demonstrate a proficiency in working with realistic characters including humans, birds, reptiles, quadrupeds and a variety of other models.

Applicants must be proficient in Maya or able to efficiently translate an equal skill set in a comparable software package to Maya.


Other skills:

Applicants must have the ability to work as part of a team, and must be able to work to production deadlines and under pressure. Previous involvement in episodic television production is an advantage.

Local candidates only considered.

If you have relevant expertise please send details including a cover letter, resume and demo reel to:

Iloura - Animalia
Attention: Octavia Schweitzer – Production Manager
1 Claremont Place
South Melbourne, Victoria, 3205
Australia
Ph: +61 (3) 9251 1833
www.iloura.com.au

Digital applications may be submitted by emailing: octavias@iloura.com.au

Note: All reels submitted must show character (person or animal) acting with lip-sync and include a breakdown sheet.

A short film festival opportunity

All the info is on the website- the theme this year is WATER

Buy my Laptop

Hi everyone,

Im selling my Macbook Pro, its pretty much brand new since I only got it in November of last year. It was a top of the line 15 inch model (2.33ghz Intel Core2Duo with 2gb ram, etc)

Its only recently, as of this month, been surpassed by the new top tier macbook pro that really offers nothing intrinsically better than my machine, other than a faster video-card and marginally faster processor - but the rampant gadget-impulse buyer in me demands that I upgrade when resale value on what I've got is still good!

I can pretty much guarantee that this machine will handle whatever task you throw at it, work or entertainment wise. And its still under the complimentary 1 year apple warranty till November, meaning you could purchase an extension of another 2 years if you wanted to.

For Ilourian co-workers, friends, and people I know the price of this beautiful peice of brushed-aluminum computing is $2500
The current low-end macbook pro sells for RRP: $2899 and is not as fast as this model of mine despite being newer!

I fully intend on jacking the price up and ripping some poor sod off on eBay if theres no takers here - but obviously I'd much prefer to hand the machine over to someone personally who I know, rather than deal with the hassle of shipping to a complete stranger etc.

Im looking to sell this baby within the next month - so theres no immediate rush, but I would like to hear from any interested parties as soon as possible!

Schimpfluch Gruppe (SWITZERLAND in town

Schimpfluch Gruppe (SWITZERLAND)
Artist Talk

Friday 13 July 7-9pm
Hydra, Footscray Arts

FAVSC is honoured to host the artist talk of
Schimpfluch Gruppe (Dave Philips and Rudolf Eb.Er)
on the eve of their tour of Australia and New
Zealand. An uncompromising experimental
performance group that had its genesis in
Switzerland in the mid-eighties, Schimpfluch
Gruppe are exponents of "psycho-physical tests and
trainings", a methodology of extreme duration and
extreme physicality in performance. Pushing the
body to its limits in a live context, Dave and
Rudolf will present video footage rarely seen
outside of Europe. This is a unique opportunity to
gain insights into the origins, motivation and
desires of Switzerland's influential Schimpfluch
Gruppe.

READ ME:
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FAVSC is a regular meeting place for artists,
noise makers, sound-designers, electronics
boffins, installation artists, film freaks, VHS
geeks, performers, programmers, DIYers,
phonographers, photographers, holographers,
circuit benders, laptop musicians, curators,
producers and anyone with an interest in lo/hi-fi
new/old-media art.

TRANSPORT:
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Take Williamstown/Werribee/Sydenham train from
city, alight at Footscray, turn away from the
shopping centre on your right, go left over the
rail bridge, down Bunbury street until you hit
Moreland st, look for the white shipping container

Footscray Arts is located on the Maribyrnong river
bicycle path, which crosses the Footscray Road
bicycle path from the Melbourne city.

Limited on-site parking available

INFO:
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Schimpfluch Gruppe (SWITZERLAND)
Friday 13 July 7-9pm
Hydra, Footscray Arts
45 Moreland Street, Footscray

FAVSC is produced by Emile Zile and co-curated by
Martyn Coutts, Artists-In-Residence at Footscray
Arts. FAVSC is a new media lab program designed to
encourage and build relationships with established
and emerging media artists.

CONTACT:
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cultureshocktherapist at gmail dot com

BEFRIEND US: http://www.myspace.com/favsc
KNOW MORE: http://www.footscrayarts.com

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F O O T S C R A Y A U D I O - V I S U A L

S O C I A L C L U B

^_^ eyes and ears together

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Emile Zile
http://artnews.info/emilezile
http://emilezile.com/news.html

::::Local and International opportunities::::Art+MM

Aust - Second Life Artist Residency

The Australia Council for the Arts is offering up to $20,000 for a
collaborative artist residency in the virtual world of Second Life. The
aim of the residency is to offer Australian artists and writers the
opportunity to creatively and critically explore new interactive, virtual
platforms.
The residency allows for a collaborative team of up to three people
(including a writer, musician/sound artist and digital visual media
practitioner) to develop inter-disciplinary artwork in Second Life.

Deadline: 27 July 2007
Phone: Inter-Arts Office on (02) 9215 9110 or toll-free: 1800 226 912
URL: www.ozco.gov.au/rez

VIC - Horse Bazaar Prize, Melbourne
Over $2000 in cash plus other prizes. The Horse Bazaar Prize for panoramic
content is an open digital art prize for the production of screen-based
content that best uses Horse Bazaar’s unique panoramic projection system.
The screens are custom-built for the environment and extend for nearly 20
metres around the bar. Casting aside the traditional 4:3 screen format,
Horse Bazaar invites visual artists to produce digital content at an 8:1
ratio. The Horse Bazaar Prize is the world’s richest prize for panoramic
content and aims to cultivate the appreciation and production of panoramic
virtual décor.
Deadline: Entries close on July 13th
Venue: Submissions will be shown at Horse Bazaar in the lead up to the
gala and award night that will take place on Saturday 21st July
URL: www.horsebazaar.com.au/hbprize



Aust - ABC Online's POOOL Project for digital artists

2008
Submissions are invited from regionally based artists to be
part of POOOL, an ABC online initiative for digital artists. POOOL is
seeking 'Digital Artbites' from rural and regional artists reflecting
developments and explorations in new media arts. Contributions can be from
individuals, collaborations or artist collectives of any age, and can
include digital stills, mobile art, animations, music, documentaries,
audio, text and video art, etc. Each contribution can be complete or
excerpted works of up to a maximum of 5 minutes duration. Your submission
does not have to be especially created for the POOOL project, it can be
something you made 1-2 years ago. There is no fee for artists publishing
on POOOL. All works will be published on a 'rolling basis' between 1 July
2007 and 1 July 2008.
Contact: Sarah Last, POOOL Curator
Email: spoools@gmail.com

Deadline: 15 June
Program dates: 1 July – 30 July


Aust - 2007 Synapse Art and science residencies call for proposals

ANAT is pleased to announce the call for proposals from Australian media
artists and science organisations to participate in the 2007 Synapse Art and
Science Residency program. The residencies are available to Australian
artists with experience in media arts practice and an interest in science.
Artists from all technologically mediated disciplines are welcome to
apply.

Residencies can be undertaken at either an Australian or overseas science
organisation for a period of 12 or 16 weeks, depending on the location. ANAT
will provide an artist’s fee, accommodation, a living away allowance and
return travel to the destination of the residency if required. It is
anticipated the host organisation will provide access to personnel,
equipment, space and resources, as well as contributing towards materials
and/or the cost of mounting an exhibition at the conclusion of the residency.

Deadline: 5pm, Friday, 29th June 2007
Guidelines for applicants can be downloaded from: http://www.anat.org.au
Contact: Vicki Sowry, Program Manager, Art|Research|Science, ANAT
Phone: 61 8 8231 9037
Email: ars@anat.org.au

Aust - SFF MobileMovies competition
Great prizes to be won!
Get mobilised. Grab your mobile and start making movies. The WotNext
MobileMovies Award is all about talent, determination and raw creativity.
Use the theme 'Transport yourself' to produce a one minute short film.
Upload it to www.wotnext.com.au/sff and you can win $4,000 cash, a MacBook
Pro, a Samsung mobile phone and lots more!
Phone: +61 2 9318 0999
Fax: +61 2 9319 0055
Email: info@sydneyfilmfestival.org
URL: www.wotnext.com.au/sff


International - Antimatter Underground Film Festival, Canada

Tenth annual international festival seeks imaginative, volatile,
entertaining and critical films and videos. Dedicated to the exhibition
and nurturing of film and video as art, Antimatter is the premier showcase
of experimental cinema in the west, encompassing screenings,
installations, performances and media hybrids.

Criteria: Independent productions, completed after Jan 1/05. Any style or
genre. Max 30 mins.
Formats: 16mm, Super 8, MiniDV, DVD, VHS.
Preview on DVD (NTSC/PAL) or VHS (NTSC/PAL).
Entry Fees: $10 (early); $20 (final).
Address: Antimatter, 636 Yates Street, Victoria, BC, Canada V8W 1L3
Email: info@antimatter.ws
URL: http://www.antimatter.ws


International - CologneOFF III

The 3rd edition of Cologne Online Film Festival will have the theme: Toon!
Toon! - art cartoons and animated narratives. After the successful launch
of CologneOFF - Cologne Online Film Festival and the organisation of the
first two editions in 2006 (CologneOFF I – Identityscapes and CologneOFF
II - Image vs Music) VideoChannel is preparing edition III of CologneOFF
to be launched in October 2007. VideoChannel invites artists and
directors to submit animated films/videos that tell a story in the form of
a cartoon or other forms of narratives by using the new digital
technologies.

Deadline: 1 August 2007
Information: All entry details and the submission form can be found on
netEX - networked experience http://www.nmartproject.net/netex
URL: http://coff.newmediafest.org



International - Project Ability (UK)


Project Ability in Glasgow is inviting artists from all over the world to
submit artwork (in any medium) that reflects their ideas and feelings on
mental health, either from a perspective of wellbeing or of illness. The
exhibition, titled ‘Mental Image', will be launched during Mental Health
Week in October 2007. Selected works will be exhibited in Project
Ability's two galleries from the 4 October until 23 November. More details
and entry forms online.
URL: www.project-ability.co.uk

Deadline: 10 August

Job: Assistant editor for Documentary, Melbourne

Edit Assistant

Applications Close: Monday 28 May, 2007
Location: Melbourne - VIC
Salary: To be negotiated

We are producing a documentary and currently have an opening for an Assistant Editor.

We are considering applications from parties with their own edit suite or a stand alone assistant editor who would work from our suite.

The project is set to begin ASAP but the bulk of the work will take place over 2 or 3 post production windows.

Forward work history, especially Avid and HD experience if any, plus contact details.

Please email only to this address:
itrfilm2007@hotmail.com

Job: Motion Graphics artist - Melbourne

Motion Graphics

Applications Close: Friday 15 June, 2007
Location: Melbourne - VIC

Motion graphics designer/animator with strong AfterEffects & Design skills to work in small production company. Ideal for recent graduate. Please email link to your portfolio.

Please email details to:
chris@wingep.com.au

Job: Modeller/Texturer - Act3 animation, Melbourne

Model / Texture Artist

Applications Close: Tuesday 29 May, 2007
Location: Melbourne - VIC

Act3animation (www.act3animation.com), leading animation studio,
based in Melbourne, is currently looking for a senior modeller and
texture artist required to work on characters and environments.

It is essential for candidates to demonstrate experience in high-end
3dsMax and zBrush poly models using displacement map technology.

Please email your resume and reel or via post to:

Act3animation - Recruitment
P.O. Box 541, Prahran 3181
Australia
gerard@act3animation.com

Job: Video/DVD/Editor/Camera op

Video/DVD Editor / Camera Operator

Small Family Business located in Pascoe Vale is seeking the services of a professional Video / DVD Editor (weekdays) & a weekend Camera Operator (Flexible Hours)

Looking for a tertiary final year student or recent graduate in Multimedia & equivalent Video Production Course.

Must have own reliable car and driver's license.

Be honest, trustworthy, responsible and creative.

Training will be provided. Work is unsupervised.

Immediate start - base salary + bonus Incentives

A business manager role (temporarily) will become available for the right candidate after a qualifying period.

All applications strictly in writing to: Purely Visual Fx Productions, P.O.Box 60, Moonee Vale, Vic, 3055.

Job: After Effects Designer - Sydney

After Effects Designers

Spinifex Interactive are a predominantly designed focused company whose mission is to deliver a seamless interface between creative excellence and technical innovation. Our in house expertise and capabilities provide a unique offering and service to our clients, giving us a prime position in the marketplace. We include Experiential Media, Branding & Design and Corporate services within our niche offering.

Due to the outstanding success of a range of high profile projects in Australia and overseas, we anticipate a period of continued, marked growth for the company. As a result we currently seek After Effects Designers at all levels. Successful candidates will be highly proficient in After Effects, with 3D a bonus. Opportunities are available for both full time and project based work. Salary will be negotiated commensurate with experience.

This is an outstanding opportunity to become an integral part of a dynamic team of highly respected and talented individuals. Your valued contribution will play an active role in producing show stopping work that continuously moves beyond the perceived boundaries of technical capability and creative thinking.

If you are passionate about delivering high quality work with enthusiasm and a can do attitude then we would like to hear from you.

Interested applicants should send their resume to jobs@spinifexinteractive.com

Job: Motion Graphics Designer - South Melbourne

Motion Graphics Designer

Applications Close: Saturday 30 June, 2007
Website: activemotion.com.au
Location: South Melbourne - VIC
Salary: Negotiable with experience

activemotion is a friendly and busy boutique post production and design company located in South Melbourne. Our clients are production companies and advertising agencies.

We are looking for an experienced After Effects Designer with a minimum of 3 – 4 years experience in broadcast and motion graphics design.

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative creative team providing end to end post production services for television campaigns, in conjunction with live action or solely reliant on motion graphics and animation.

Requirements:

1. Talented Mac based designer competent in 2D and/or 3D graphics.
2. Proficient in After Effects, Illustrator and Photoshop.
3. Strong communication skills and knowledge of current motion graphic style and trends.
4. Ability to work alone or to a brief within a team environment.
5. FCP editing skills would be very beneficial.
6. Responsible for mastering for broadcast.

Please mail reel, CV and letter of interest to

Att: Emma Robison
C/O activemotion
MDG App
325 Bank St
South Melbourne
emma@activemotion.com.au

todays get together + Film Victoria Digital Media Internships

Unfortunately the pressures of 'the job' will keep me away from your little soirée today at Zagames - but this just came through my inbox on the interwebs - and some of you, particularly of the 'already graduated with a lot of time on your hands' persuasion should take note!

-matt

*****

Film Victoria’s Digital Media Internship deadline closing soon!

Closing on the 11th of May, Film Victoria announces funding for 20 new Digital Media Internships. Film Victoria has expanded its support of the program in response to recent growth in the digital media industries and the 97% success rate for ongoing employment at the conclusion of the internship period.
The Digital Media Internship (DMI) program enables professional screen industry practitioners and digital media graduates to gain valuable on-the-job experience in a digital media company.

Through the 28 week placement, interns develop their craft and technical skills under the supervision of skilled personnel, as well as build their professional networks and experience. You can specialise in 2D or 3D animation, compositing, programming, project-management/producing, special FX, games development and more.

Host companies can represent a broad range of screen-industry related production including game development, post-production and animation.

For new graduates, the DMI program is a proven way for securing a job in the media industry and for those already working in the industry, to take the next step in their careers.

Applications close for Intern and Host Company applicants on Friday 11 May 2007.

Application forms and guidelines can be found on the Film Victoria website:http://film.vic.gov.au/www/html/156-professional-development.asp?intSiteID=1

For additional information contact Brad Giblin, Technical Project Officer at
brad.giblin@film.vic.gov.au or 9660 3224


Additional information for Host Companies:

The DMI program targets host companies wishing to expand their services and capabilities through the addition of an internship position (or two) within their team.

Film Victoria will shortlist prospective interns and provide your company with a list of the most relevant and skilled individuals matching your company needs.

The program also assists host companies with funding of 60% of the interns salary, plus an additional grant of $4,000 for expenses incurred such as hardware, software or mentoring costs.

Application forms and guidelines can be found on the Film Victoria website: http://film.vic.gov.au/www/html/156-professional-development.asp?intSiteID=1

For additional information contact Brad Giblin, Technical Project Officer at
brad.giblin@film.vic.gov.au or 9660 3224

Job: 3D Modeller & Animator

3D Modeller and Animator

Applications Close: Friday 4 May, 2007
Website: www.seraphim-media.com.au
Location: Richmond - VIC
Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Seraphim Multimedia require a lead 3D CG Modeller and Animator to undertake a variety of commissions covering advertising, medical and architectural arenas.

The successful candidate must be fluent in the use of 3d Studio Max and be able to demonstrate the ability to deliver complex works. A strong emphasis is placed on organic modeling, character animation, and advanced procedural and texture based surfacing. This is a leading role with considerable responsibility and the potential to determine artistic direction.

This position will be salaried, remuneration to be commensurate with experience.

Please email CV and cover letter to the email address below.

employment@seraphim-media.com.au

Get together

Hi all
there will be an informal get together for present and former ADIMM students, as well as staff (and ex staff) at :

Zagame's Boronia Club Hotel

112 Boronia Rd
Boronia, Vic 3155, Australia
(03) 9762 0883

on Wednesday May 2, from 5 pm

Please come along if you're free.

Cheers,
Werner

Jobs: Many and Various - Melbourne

Senior Producer – 2 roles
Inner city advertising agency specialising in youth and lifestyle brands
The job is primarily new media based – an interactive producers role if you like

Mid to Senior Graphic Designers
Inner city web design/development studio
The role is primarily identity design based but new media skills would be an advantage

Junior Web Developer
Inner city advertising agency
Agency experience
Must be able to hand code html / css
Some exp with .NET
An absolute willingness to grow and become a core part of the team.

As mentioned we’re always happy to take a call.

Contact Denis at NEWMEDIA PEOPLE
denis@newmediapeople.com.au

Regards

Denis Masseni - Director
NEWMEDIA PEOPLE

McPhersons Building, The Basement
546 Collins St Melbourne, 3000
Victoria Australia
P 61 3 8610 8380
F 61 3 8610 8388
M 0418 583520
W newmediapeople.com.au

Jobs: Tantalus - South Melbourne

Tantalus is Hiring

Join Tantalus as it moves into a new era of game development.
Tantalus Interactive (www.tantalus.com.au) is expanding into an exciting new phase of growth and development. We are aggressively recruiting for a brand new title.
The title is an entirely unique Tantalus-originated IP for Next Generation Platforms, funded by a top tier publisher for worldwide release at Christmas 2008.
Tantalus Interactive is an established and independent studio that has been developing video games since 1994. We are situated in the Melbourne CBD and currently employ over 40 staff.

We are actively scouring the globe for skilled individuals to fill the following positions:

#3D Artists
- Environment artists
- Character artists
- Animators

#Game Programmers
- All fields

#Producers
- Video Game / Outsourcing experience.

Join us as we grow into one of Australia's premiere Next Gen developers!

Industry experienced applicants are preferred. Entry level positions will be considered for outstanding applicants.
Please send a introductory letter with your portfolio and C.V. with subject relevant to the position you are applying for to:


Jobs@tantalus.com.au
Tantalus Interactive Level 5 'The Tea House'
28 Clarendon St, South Melbourne 3205.
Victoria,
Australia.

Job: 3D / Texture work - Firemint - Richmond, Melbourne

3D game artists - Firemint wants you!

Firemint is a world-leading developer of games for handheld devices.
Our regular clients include EA Mobile, THQ Wireless, I-play, Disney and more. As well as working on flagship titles for publishers, we are developing our own IP, in particular Mega Monster which has just won the International Mobile Gaming Award for Excellence in 3D at 3GSM and was runner-up at the Mobile Innovation Hunt at GDC in San Francisco. We also developed EA's Madden '07 3D, which has won numerous awards including IGN's Editor's Choice, and the Game Developer's Association of Australia Best Mobile Game of 2006 award. Thanks to our close relationship with several leading hardware manufacturers, we're often working right at the cutting edge. We have a relaxed working environment in a converted warehouse in Richmond (Melbourne), with a focus on small, tight, excellent teams.

We're looking for game artists with great 3D core skills, combined with at
least one of 3D modelling, hand-painted texturing and/or animation.
UI design skills are a big bonus. You're a creative, talented artist who can follow direction for specific brand styles. You'll be working on a wide variety of projects, from sports and racing to completely original games like Mega Monster. If you want to create mind-blowing art for the next generation of amazingly powerful hand-held devices, we want to talk to you!

While we prefer to employ people full-time, we can also consider freelance or contract work for the right applicant.

We will judge your application on the strength of your portfolio which will ideally demonstrate your ability to refine a concept as well as several highly polished, game-ready pieces.

To apply, please send your resume and/or showreel (or showreel link) to hr@firemint.com (preferred), or by post to:

HR, Firemint, 5/41 Rose St, Richmond Vic 3121.
For more details on how to apply, please go to www.firemint.com/jobs.htm.
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FIELD OF PLAY ::: gameplay in urban art

FIELD OF PLAY ::: gameplay in urban art

Digital Harbour will host a seminar on the intersection between location based gaming and public art to coincide with the launch of Field of Play, a new public art project by Troy Innocent.

The line between the virtual and the real is no longer clear. We now live in a mixed reality of ubiquitous media that is embedded in the world around us. This is reflected in recent developments in gaming that situate play within urban spaces using mobile phones or take a crossmedia approach that blends online, public and mobile spaces.

Join us for a discussion on gaming in public space. Speakers include: Troy Innocent, Monash University; Darren Tofts, Swinburne University; Helen Stuckey, ACMI and Rebecca Cannon, Select Parks.

Tuesday April 17th ::: 6-8pm
Digital Harbour: The Innovation Building, 1010 Latrobe Street, Docklands, Melbourne
Please register online before Friday 13th April.



::: digitalharbour.com.au | fieldofplay.net

Job: Graphic Designer - Melbourne

Graphic Designer
Applications Close: Sunday 29 April, 2007
Location: Melbourne - VIC

Innovative and award-winning multimedia company require an experienced Graphic Designer. Minimum 3 yrs industry experience.
- Interactive Media Production
· Established, innovative multi-media design company
· Excellent salary and working conditions
· Must have minimum three years industry experience

Magian Design Studio is a Melbourne-based media production studio, working on large projects internationally, producing interactive media for interpretive exhibits for some of the worlds most prestigious Zoos, Aquariums and Museums. We create educational media programs for display on touchscreens, large screens and projections, PDA devices and the web.

Magian is very highly regarded worldwide as an innovator in its approach to interactive media.
We are looking for a very experienced and innovative designer capable of collaborating with our team of designers and technical developers to contribute to an ongoing process of technical and creative development. We want someone who is able to help us to push the boundaries of what is technically possible while ensuring that the end product looks visually stunning and is also robust and user-friendly.

Education and Experience:
· Formal design training (degree or diploma) coupled with AT LEAST three years industry experience in creating interactive media
· Strong software skills in Photoshop, Illustrator and Flash are essential
· Skills in Director would be an advantage (Please list software packages you are familiar with and how many years experience you have had with each).

Job Qualifications:
· Knowledgeable in and able to keep abreast of current and developing trends in web and interactive media technologies
· Experience working with best practices in User Interface Design and understanding and empathy for the use of media in public spaces
· Strong written and verbal communication skills
· Able to collaborate with technical developers and contribute to the group dynamic
· Desire to learn and develop in the role (you must love a challenge!!)

It is not just skill sets we look at, our culture is important to us and we need a team player who is very personable, calm under pressure and able to leave their ego at the door.
Every project takes us on a journey and we look for passionate, committed people who are able to enjoy themselves along the way.

Please note that applications that do not adhere to the required format as outlined above will not be considered for the position.

We regret that only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding.

Please send your application in the following format with:
· Cover letter in PDF format
· CV in PDF format including either a URL link to an online portfolio or a PDF portfolio consisting of a maximum of five pages of screen grabs from selected projects
designjob@magian.com

Job: Flash animator - Melbourne

Flash Animator / Illustrator

Applications Close: Thursday 29 March, 2007
Website: www.eskimoproductions.com
Location: Melbourne - VIC

Talented Flash Animator/Illustrator required for a series of online
animations and illustration work.

REQUIRED SKILLS:
Applicants must have strong skills in 2-D character-based
animation, good drawing/illustration skills and a sound knowledge of
Actionscript. Must also be proficient and experienced in Photoshop and
Illustrator. (Capabilities in Web design/HTML will be looked upon
favourably). Industry experience required. This is a contractor role.

OTHER SKILLS:
Ability to work in a team
Be able to work to production deadlines
excellent communication skills

Interested applicants are invited to forward a CV and folio to:

Lucy Ogilvie
Eskimo Productions
9 Sturt Street
Collingwood Vic 3066
lucy@eskimoproductions.com

Job: Multimedia Designer - Box Hill TAFE

Graphic / Multimedia Designer

Applications Close: Wednesday 4 April, 2007
Website: boxhill.nga.net.au
Location: Melbourne - VIC
Salary: $44,002

1. Design artwork and illustration for learning materials, marketing materials, and display materials. Development of web pages, technical animation and multimedia design. Graphic design and desktop publishing of Institute and external publications and documents.

2. Coordinate and be responsible for assigned projects while working with internal and external clients, Educational Designers and external service providers, to meet project deadlines and specifications.

3. Perform all tasks to meet the OLS Charter and the ERD quality system and customer service standards.

For full information visit Box Hill TAFE

Job: Video Editors - Melbourne

Editors

Applications Close: Wednesday 4 April, 2007
Location: Melbourne - VIC

Internet TV has become even more popular then ever.

Lifefunk produces a host a variety of online programs reporting on Entertainment, Fashion and Lifestyle.

Editors must be studying this at an advanced stage or have experience in editing.

All positions are Part time Contract.

Editors are required to email resumes, and interviews will be arranged.
recruit.melb@lifefunktv.com.au

Job: Junior to Mid-Weight designers - Melbourne

Junior / Mid-Weight Designer

Applications Close: Tuesday 3 April, 2007
Location: Melbourne - VIC

Clear Light Digital is one of Australia's fastest growing full-service digital agencies and is on the hunt for an enthusiastic designer to join the Melbourne team.

This role is for a designer with a passion for Interaction design and user experience (UX). You?ll be working closely with the Creative Director on developing interface designs for websites, web applications, email marketing and interactive presentations.

There will also be opportunity to assist on supporting branding and marketing design work.

Experience
Photoshop is your favourite weapon of choice with Illustrator not far behind;
You're excited by, and have a good understanding of, the internet and associated web technologies;
Flash experience is a plus but not essential.

If you're keen to pursue a career in the online industry, willing to learn and deliver results you can be proud of send your resume and portfolio to:

jobs@clearlightdigital.com

Job: Web developer - Melbourne - still looking!

C'mon people, this job is still unfilled, and I know for a fact a lot of you have the skills in at least some of these areas - so quit sitting on your rears and get in contact with these (clearly desperate) people in need of a coder!!

Sound Light And Motion requires the services of Web Programmer to manage the completion and bug fixing of a kiosk based presentation system. The following skills will be required:

Java
JSP
J2EE EBJ
Maven
xDoclet
Flash v5
Action Script v1

The job will initially be full time for a set period, then part time/full time depending on the final scope of requirements. There will be the opportunity to set up a new division of the company after the initial project.
You must have industry experience, be able to manage projects, and communicate effectively with clients. Sound Light And Motion is based in Fitzroy and proximity may be a factor in selection.
SLAM provides world class visualisation for property developers and engineers and has been operating for 10 years. We are developing solutions that integrate 3D graphics with interactive software to provide unique marketing material for the internet and DVD. Please see HYPERLINK www.slam.com.au www.slam.com.au for more information.

Please contact Gerard Roche
gerard.roche@slam.com.au

Gerard Roche
Producer

Sound Light And Motion
Tel: + 61 3 9416 1245
Fax: + 61 3 9416 2911
Mobile: 0416 140 624
www.slam.com.au

Job: Designer - Amnesia, Sydney

Amnesia’s team of digital designers is growing. We’ve got heaps of work coming in the door and need more talented, professional, passionate senior designers to meet the demand. Our client list includes the following highly visible brands:

- Xbox
- Pepsi
- Disney
- Holden
- Ikea

…and many more. Learn about us at www.amnesia.com.au.

We’re looking for talented, innovative, professional senior designers with more than one core strength in the digital realm:

- Design and Flash
- Design and Video
- Animation and Design
- Design and HTML/CSS

You should have at least 5 years experience designing for the web and present a portfolio rich with solid design, vibrant ideas and original creativity. Good communication skills and a positive attitude essential.

Please send your portfolio and cv to jobs.sydney@amnesia.com.au

We look forward to hearing from you!
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Anne Lucas | HR Manager
Amnesia Group Pty Limited
Tel +61 2 9380 9317 | Fax +61 2 9380 8312 | Cel +61 421 974 243
20 Hargrave Street, East Sydney, NSW 2010 Australia
anne.lucas@amnesia.com.au | www.amnesia.com.au

Job: Web developer - Melbourne

Sound Light And Motion requires the services of Web Programmer to manage the completion and bug fixing of a kiosk based presentation system. The following skills will be required:

Java
JSP
J2EE EBJ
Maven
xDoclet
Flash v5
Action Script v1

The job will initially be full time for a set period, then part time/full time depending on the final scope of requirements. There will be the opportunity to set up a new division of the company after the initial project.

You must have industry experience, be able to manage projects, and communicate effectively with clients. Sound Light And Motion is based in Fitzroy and proximity may be a factor in selection.

SLAM provides world class visualisation for property developers and engineers and has been operating for 10 years. We are developing solutions that integrate 3D graphics with interactive software to provide unique marketing material for the internet and DVD. Please see HYPERLINK www.slam.com.au www.slam.com.au for more information.

Please contact Gerard Roche
gerard.roche@slam.com.au


Gerard Roche
Producer

Sound Light And Motion
Tel: + 61 3 9416 1245
Fax: + 61 3 9416 2911
Mobile: 0416 140 624
HYPERLINK www.slam.com.au www.slam.com.au

30 Argyle St Fitzroy Victoria Australia 3065 | Tel (+61 3) 9416 1245 | Fax (+61 3) 9416 2199

Job: Flash Animator - Blue Rocket, Tasmaina

Blue Rocket is looking for experienced, creative animators with excellent character animation skills to work on our animated TV series, Pixel Pinkie. An excellent knowledge of Flash and a minimum of 12 months experience as an animator in a commercial production environment is essential.

Please refer to our website for further details on the positions and how to apply www.blue-rocket.com.au Applications close 30th March.

Job: Call for New Media Artists - Shepparton, Vic

Artist / New Media

Applications Close: Tuesday 27 March, 2007
Website: Visionary Images
Location: Shepparton - VIC

Visionary Images is looking for a P/T Artist with new media skills to work on a community cultural development project with young people, based in Shepparton.

Visit our website at http://www.visionaryimages.org

Applications close Tuesday 27th March 2007.

For application guidelines contact VI

Ph: 03 9427 1351
info@visionaryimages.org

Job: Cinema 4D animator

For any of you folks proficient in the 'old school' cinema 4D package:




Cinema 4D Animator

Applications Close: Friday 23 March, 2007
Website: www.mindwars.com.au
Location: Melbourne - VIC
Salary: Negotiable

Casual.

Animator needed to bring a character created in Cinema 4D to life for a product demonstration.

Please email your details.
ian@mindwars.com.au

Job: Calling freelancers!

Creative Freelance Opportunities

Applications Close: Sunday 1 April, 2007
Website: www.sagerecruit.com.au
Location: Melbourne - VIC
Salary: Negotiable

Do you want access to some of the best creative work in Melbourne?

At Sage Creative Placements have top freelance jobs at top rates!

We have committed friendly consultants who work with you to find a creative position to suit your skills and experience.

When you register with Sage, you open the door to a network of opportunities in the creative field.

We require skilled people across all creative mediums for temp, contract and long term opportunities.

Right now we need:

Graphic Designers, Web Designers, Mac Operators, Multimedia Specialists, Art Directors, Finished Artists, Desktop Publishers, Web Project Managers, Production/traffic Management

We have plenty of work coming through, so now is the time to apply!

For more information, send an up to date résumé along with a brief cover letter to Ingrid or Terri at Sage Creative Placements.

4 Ross Place
South Melbourne VIC 3205
Ph: (03) 8696 4900

terri@sagerecruit.com.au

Ex ADIMM student seen working on Broadcast camera

Someone that I remember used to wear this very tracksuit when she did the course a couple of years ago... any guesses?

Job: Sound Mixer/FX artist - Sector3 Melbourne

Sector3 are looking for a talented Sound Guy/Gal to help us with mixdown, levels and sweetening of audio/sfx/music for some of our internal projects.

Probably 1 weeks worth of work, needs to work on site, from our office, and be comfortable working in Adobe Audition.

Rates negotiable, for the right person. Start immediately.

Interested parties to email jobs@sector3.com.au.

Thanks.

--
Seon Rozenblum
Sector3 Pty Ltd
Melbourne, Australia.
http://www.sector3.com.au

Job: Character Animators - XYZ Melbourne

Hi,

We are looking for an experienced character animator for an immediate start on a 3 week contract on a really exciting, creative project - we'd love to see animators with a real sense of fun and high level creature animation experience.

Please reply by email with links to reels / personal websites


thanks

Dan
dan@xyzstudios.com

Job: Timelapse Photographer - Melbourne

We are looking for a photographer in Melbourne to do a time-lapse
photography for 2 - 3 month period. The location is in Yarraville.

It will be over 2 – 3 months, 2 photos a day, 5 – 6 days a week, excludes
Sundays, public holidays and some Mondays

It would suit someone with a good digital SLR, live in melbourne and able
to go to Yarraville twice a day for the next 2 - 3 months. We would also
consider to have 2 photograhers to share the workload.

If you are interested please email me to kean@keanarch.com
for further info.


Thanks.

Kean

Job: Web Developer - Melbourne 30-40k per year

An exciting new position is available at a well established Internet Marketing and Website Services company servicing high profile clients Australia wide.

If you love the web and are motivated by the exciting world of the internet, and would like to be part of a leading team providing innovative ideas and solutions to Australian businesses, then this could be the position for you.

You will be given the opportunity to develop your talents and contribute your intellect towards exciting projects. Within our ever expanding company there may be further opportunities to take on additional responsibilities and as your value increases so will your remuneration.


Required Skills:

-HTML, CSS, Javascript

-PHP, MySQL

-Adobe Photoshop

-Flash

-Knowledge of graphic design principles


Essential Qualities:

-A positive attitude and motivation to achieve

-Able to think laterally and has excellent problem solving skills

-Friendly, respectful to others, and courteous

-The ability to focus wholly on the task at hand without being distracted

-Able to communicate clearly and effectively in English

-Love working with internet technologies

Please send a cover letter with links to at least three websites which you have worked on, describing the extent of your involvement, and your resume/CV to careers@webdynamic.com.au

Work wanted !!!!

Hi
if any of you can help with any Multimedia part-time work, one of my second year students is very keen. please email me or Aali ( the student looking for work) on alipolo1@yahoo.com
Cheers and thanks,
Werner

Web design Jobs @ Igloo

Igloo is ooking for a junior web designer - and a web creative director. I have a PDF of the Junior position (thanks to Chris Ayton) and the senior position is on the "news" section of the Igloo website. I you want the PDF for the junior position(s) please email Werner.



Or contact Igloo direcrt:
........................................................................................

Jim Antonopoulos
Igloo
113 Fitzroy St
St Kilda VIC 3182

T: (03) 9537 2855
F: (03) 9534 9877

igloo.com.au

Have you seen their book?
http://igloo.com.au/incubator

Job: gaming modeller/texture artist - Tantalus Interactive, Melbourne

Tantalus Interactive ( www.tantalus.com.au) is currently seeking
experienced 3D game artists to work on a number of titles spanning,
handheld and next generation gaming platforms.


We are looking for candidates with exceptional low poly modeling and
texturing skills.

Applicants are to provide examples from at least 2 of the following
categories: props, characters, vehicles and environments.

Entry level positions may also considered for outstanding applicants.

Please send a introductory letter with your portfolio and C.V. with
subject "3D Artist" to:

Jobs@tantalus.com.au

Tantalus Interactive

Level 5 'The Tea House'

28 Clarendon St, South Melbourne 3205

Victoria Australia

(If sending a show reel please use common formats such as quicktime or
xvid.
Also please label your actual discs with your name, primary skill and
contact details)


Preference will be given to applicants who can provide solid, relevant
professional referees.

Preference also given to applicants with advanced Maya experience.

All applications are considered strictly confidential.

Job: Inhouse Broadcast designer Fox8 - Sydney

In-house Broadcast Designer wanted - FOX8 & Bio

We are looking for a skilled mid to high level designer to join our
in-house team at FOX8/Bio

You will be working on a range of projects for both FOX8 & Bio

The successful applicant must have a good design sense, as well as
comprehensive experience with Adobe After-Effects, Illustrator, &
Photoshop.

This is a ultimately long term freelance role, and hours can be
negotiated.

Please send all online applications to...

broadcastdesigner@foxtel.tv

Please send all postal applications to...

'Broadcast Designer'
c/o
Tom Taylor
FOX8 / Bio
FOXTEL Television Centre
5 Thomas Holt Drive
North Ryde, NSW, 2113

The Visual Arts Board New Media Projects funding meeting

The Visual Arts Board now funds new media projects.
The briefings are an opportunity to explain the board's grant categories to
individuals and arts organisations at a free public information session. No
RSVP is required.

The Melbourne briefing will be on Tuesday 20 February, 6-8pm at

Asialink
Yasuko Hiraoka Myer Room
Level 1, Sidney Myer Asia Centre
Cnr of Swanston St & Monash Rd
The University of Melbourne Vic 3010

Job: 3D Character Animator - Iloura

Position Required: 3D Character Animator, Animalia (AUSTRALIAN LOCALS
ONLY)

Based in Melbourne, Australia, Digital Pictures Iloura is seeking to
fill a position in their animation team. A character animator is
required to work on the animated children's series, 'Animalia'.
Originally written and illustrated by Graeme Base, the book is being
made into 40 x half hour high end CG animated episodes with Iloura
undertaking animation only on 20 of the
episodes. This is a 43 week contract with an immediate start through
until December 2007.
Iloura is supplied with rigged models and 3D Layout/Pre-visualization
which will dictate lens information, camera placement, shot timing,
rough character movement and action. Iloura is not undertaking any
modeling, vfx animation, lighting, texturing, rendering or compositing.

This is character animation only.

Required Skills:
Applicants must have at least 2 years industry experience in 3D
character animation. They will be
responsible for creating performance and motion for characters and
objects based on the Director's previz, including lip-sync, body and
facial animation. Applicants must have a demonstrated understanding of
animation principles, weight, timing and posing as well as character
acting. They must demonstrate a proficiency in working with realistic
characters including humans, birds, reptiles, quadrupeds and a variety
of other models.
Applicants must be proficient in Maya or able to efficiently translate
an equal skill set in a comparable software package to Maya.

Other skills:
Applicants must have the ability to work as part of a team, and must be
able to work to production deadlines and under pressure. Previous
involvement in episodic television production is an advantage.
Applicants should be prepared to relocate to Melbourne for an immediate
start and be committed to the full term of the project, with a finish
date of December 7th 2007.

ONLY Australian locals considered for Animalia.

If you have relevant expertise please send details including a cover
letter, resume and demo reel to:
Iloura - Animalia
Attention: Octavia Schweitzer - Production Manager
1 Claremont Place
South Melbourne, Victoria, 3205
Australia
Ph: +61 (3) 9251 1833
www.iloura.com.au

Digital applications may be submitted by emailing:
octavias@iloura.com.au
Note: All reels submitted must show character (person or animal) acting
with lip-sync and include a breakdown sheet.

Job: Actionscript Pinball game - Melbourne

If you know your Flash Action scripting and if you reckon you know how a Pin
Ball machine works, I have a job for you.

My client is in need of someone that can build a Flash Pin Ball game. All
the art work and storyboarding has been done.

The task is to create a Pin Ball game that is relatively random, but can hit
certain spots within the game area that will bring up advertisers messages.
Should be something between 30 to 40 hours of work.

Just email denis@newmediapeople.com.au with your details. Naturally, if you
have done something similar and can show it, that would be a big help.

On another subject - thanks to everyone that responded with my request a few
weeks ago for a T.V panel show ident. Sorry I couldn't give the job to
everyone that sent me their details - there's some great work being done out
there.

Regards

Denis Masseni - Director
NEWMEDIA PEOPLE

McPhersons Building, The Basement
546 Collins St Melbourne, 3000
Victoria Australia
P 61 3 8610 8380
F 61 3 8610 8388
M 0418 583520
W newmediapeople.com.au

STILL/OPEN: ANAT MEDIA LAB 2007

Lab and online opportunity announced
ANAT’s Still/Open Media Lab 07 will focus on the practice and theory of open
source approaches in the fields of networked art, software development,
science, print and online publishing.

The lab will run throughout September as a series of workshops and forums in
three locations across Australia. Applications to participate in the lab
will be called for in June.

An opportunity exists to present artwork that embraces open source ideology
to be hosted by the Still/Open website. The Still/Open Website is being
developed to profile the program and participants. The project will have an
ongoing life as an open source community resource.

Submit your idea in no more than one typed page, including a short
description of the proposed work and brief biography of your own art
practice with links to previous online works if available. Your work will
need to be ready to go online with the launch of the website at the
beginning of June.

Applications should be emailed to sasha@anat.org.au by Friday 9th March or
posted to Open/Source Artworks, ANAT, PO Box 8029, Station Arcade, Adelaide
5000.

Please direct any queries to Kate Moskwa membership@anat.org.au or by phone
(08) 8231 9037.

CALL FOR ENTRIES TO TRIPLE J PIXEL FREAKS

http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/events/pixel_freaks.htm
Triple J Pixel Freaks

Entries by 23 February

Triple J invites people to make a 30-second visual representation of Triple
J for the Pixel Freaks competition. It can be live action, animation, CGI or
anything visual. It just has to say something about Triple J and it must
consist of 100% non-copyright visual material. Prizes are a state-of-the-art
17" laptop , a hi-def video camera and a mobile video phone.

SYDNEY FILM FESTIVAL CALLS FOR SUBMISSIONS

Sydney Film Festival Dendy Awards for Australian short films – National
http://www.sydneyfilmfestival.org/enter_your_film.html

Entries by 19 February. The Festival will be held in Sydney 8 -24 June.

Entries to the 54th Sydney Film Festival are open to productions that meet
the following criteria: completed since 1 January 2006; available for
exhibition on 35mm, Digital Betacam or Beta SP; international productions of
all lengths and Australian productions over 30 minutes must be New South
Wales premieres and Australian productions under 30 minutes in length must
be Sydney premieres.

Job: Short term contract Maya Modelers - Sydney

We require 2 experienced 3d modelers for around 4-5 months. Applicants
must be proficient in Maya and have at least 3 years professional
experience creating detailed models for film or TV. The work will be
modeling a variety of scenery for an animated project.

Lucy Markovich
Producer

lucy@collider.com.au

Suite 511, 19a Boundary St
Rushcutters Bay NSW 2011
Sydney, Australia

P. +61 2 9380 8911
F. +61 2 9380 7123
M. 0404 044 163

www.collider.com.au

Job: DVD Authoring / Video Editing - Melbourne

DVD author/Video Editor

Applications Close: Saturday 3 March, 2007
Location: Melbourne - VIC
Salary: $30,000 p/a

Key responsibilities include;
-Transferring & converting video formats
-Capturing video
-Editing footage; using Premiere Pro
-DVD encoding; using Cinema Craft Encoder
-Design and animation for DVD menus; using Adobe Photoshop & After Effects
-DVD authoring; using Adobe Encore
-Mastering DVD for replication to DDP
-Reviewing new titles, writing edit notes & movie summaries.

Formal qualifications required;
Qualifications in a DVD/video/multimedia related field (e.g. Advanced Diploma in Vision, Certificate in TV/Video Production)

Experience required;
At least one years experience in a DVD authoring, video editing or multimedia related field. Experience using Sony video production equipment for transferring and format changing; working on the PC using Adobe programs for editing and authoring, including; Premiere Pro, Photoshop CS, After Effects, and Encore; basic knowledge of encoding software Cinema Craft Encoder, Nero, Gear and Microsoft Word and Excel would also be advantageous.

To apply send your CV and cover letter to:

The Production Manager
amulcahy@calvista.com.au

Job: Final Cut Pro Editor / Cameraman - Camberwell Melbourne

Final Cut Pro Editor and Cameraperson

Applications Close: Tuesday 13 February, 2007
Website: www.vocam.com
Location: Camberwell - VIC
Salary: Negotiable

Vocam is the world leader in producing educational content for a global market. Our video production standards are unlike any other educational production and we pride ourselves on keeping content interesting and engaging. If filming stunts and fires excite you; then read on.

Based in Camberwell; you will be replacing a valuable team member who was moved onto bigger scale productions. We are looking to work with a professional; in a close team and is interacting with a broad range of freelancers. A proficiency in final cut pro and broadcast cameras is required. Of course attention to detail and understanding of the entire production process is a must.

Your communication skills, friendly and fun personality are what will set you apart for the rest. You should think creatively and possess a yearning to develop your skills in this varied role. If you think you have the personality and experience for the position; please include a cover letter, resume and show reel in your application and mail to:

Carlo Zeccola
Producer/Director
1192 Toorak Road
Camberwell VIC 3124
jobs@vocam.com

Job: Flash animator - Sydney

Muse recruitment is looking for Flash Developers to join a growing Digital Agency based in Darlinghurst.
These positions will expose the successful candidates to a multitude of international brands, major projects and disciplines. Permanent and contract positions are available


Roles requirements:

• Macromedia Flash Action Script (most 2.0 programming knowledge).
• Wire Framing and concept development from specifications
• Working knowledge of backend development (data bases, SQL statements, .aspx, .cfm, .php)
• Solid understanding for HTML, XML and CSS
• Understanding of interface design (photoshop, Illustrator)

If you are looking to work in a creative young and dynamic team then please forward your resume to: anne@muserecruitment.com

This is a superb opportunity not to be missed!

Job: 3D for TV - Sydney

This is affiliated through Animal Logic, and the job is actually for those crazy guys at the Chaser (war on everything, etc) - need I say anymore?!!



Broadcast Designer/3D Wiz Needed - Sydney

A highly unpopular TV comedy show needs a talented broadcast designer to help compensate for the inferior abilities of the so called 'writers'.

You need to be able to do flying 3D letters, and all that boring stuff, but what we really need is someone who can do quick but effective 3D character animation and composition, and anything else we can think of. With no time, and probably no sleep.

Weekly turn around, I am afraid...

Please send a DVD of your reel to:
P.O. Box 293
Darlinghurst NSW 1300
Australia

or save plastic, and email James at: james(at)chaser.com.au
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Jobs: Short term Maya contract Sydney + Character Animators QLD

Ideal for those looking for a brief stint in Sydney!

Muse Recruitment is currently looking for a Maya 3D artist (modelling, texturing and animation) to work on a short term contract in Sydney:
* Production experience in Maya and Mental Ray
* Proven ability in modeling, texturing and animation
* Excellent attention to detail
* Ability to work to deadlines
* Strong technical and visual skills
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to multi-task, prioritize and problem solve
* Skills in other areas such as compositing (After Effects) and motion tracking would be highly regarded


If you are interested, please contact Anne at anne@muserecruitment.com

I look forward to hearing from you!


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Muse Recruitment is currently looking for a number of Character Animators to be based in Queensland.

We are looking for
. One lead 3d character Animator
. Two senior character Animators
. A number of character animators with 1-3 years experience

The positions range from permanent contracts to short term contracts

Requirements:

. Experience creating, naturalistic 3d animation of a wide variety of characters including bipeds, quadrupeds, reptiles and birds as well as a diverse range of other characters.
. Experience with lip sync
. Expertly skilled at MAYA animation
. Able to use graph editors with ease
. Prior experience in roles such as traditional 2d animator or pre-viz animator is desirable but not critical.
. An ability to interpret previz animation and to quickly apply key poses to achieve final animation.
. Experience animating multiple characters in one scene using Maya.
. Ability to give your animated characters a voice and above all, a soul.

If you are interested in any of these positions please contact Anne at anne@muserecruitment.com

I look forward to hearing from you!

::::Job:::::: Teaching position 0.8

The position is basically a merged Matt and Chris teaching load. That means Video / Sound (production and post) as well as DVD and Aftereffects on one hand and Print Design i.e. Creative Suite esp. InDesign plus Pre-press on the other.
Full ad is on seek.com.au and the Swinburne Website. Deadline is Mid week next week!!!!!

Job: Motion Graphics for TV show - Melbourne

One of Australia’s leading advertising agencies specialising in the youth, lifestyle, entertainment and sporting markets is seeking an experienced Motion Graphics/After Effects guru to build the opening sequence for a forthcoming T.V panel show.

Should take a week or so commencing on or around February 8th. Should be a good foot in the door of an agency that could provide a regular stream of work.

Great brands by the way.

To apply contact denis@newmediapeople.com.au or call anytime on 03 8610 8380

Regards

Denis Masseni - Director

NEWMEDIA PEOPLE

McPhersons Building, The Basement

546 Collins St Melbourne, 3000

Victoria Australia

P 61 3 8610 8380

F 61 3 8610 8388

M 0418 583520

W newmediapeople.com.au

Job: Character Animators - Goldcoast

Positions: Character Animators
Photon VFX is currently seeking an the following Character Animators to join our Gold Coast facility. Come and join us in the sun:
• One lead 3d character Animator - commencing 29 Jan.
• Two senior character animation position available for an immediate start
• A number of character animators with 1-3 years experience - commencing mid Feb 2007 for short contracts

Required Technical and Artistic Skills
• Experience creating, naturalistic 3d animation of a wide variety of characters including bipeds, quadrupeds, reptiles and birds as well as a diverse range of other characters.
• Experience with lip sync
• Expertly skilled at MAYA animation
• Able to use graph editors with ease
• Prior experience in roles such as traditional 2d animator or pre-viz animator is desirable but not critical.
• An ability to interpret previz animation and to quickly apply key poses to achieve final animation.
• Experience animating multiple characters in one scene using Maya.
• Ability to give your animated characters a voice and above all, a soul.

Application Process
We would like to see previous examples of your work. Work that includes naturalistic animation with lip sync is ideal. Please send a brief cover letter referencing this position, together with your CV and demo reel* including a shot breakdown to:

Photon Services
HR Department
PO BOX 81
Oxenford, Qld 4210
Australia

Digital applications can be received by sending an email to hr@photonvfx.com.

*DVD’s and CD’s are preferable. Your details may be kept on a Photon VFX Personnel database for future reference. Please advise hr@photonvfx if you do not wish to have your details kept on record. Work cannot be returned.

For more information on Photon VFX please visit www.photonvfx.com.

Free screenings

The following anime films are screening FREE!! Saturday nights on the big screen over the next couple of months. Sure you may have seen a number on DVD already, but for the sheer thrill of watching something at Fed Square that's not sport you've gotsta be there.

There's also a bunch of great graduate films/animation screenings in Feb-March - check out http://www.fedsquare.com/index.cfm?pageID=19 for times.

3 Feb 2007
From 10pm, Akira (1987, 124min, rated M). Following directly after the 2nd Annual Freestyle @ Fed Square Hip Hop Jam. Greedy politicians, guerrilla activists, corrupt scientists, military despots, telekinetic humans and motorcycle gangs collide in a post-apocalyptic Neo-Tokyo, 2019. The one that started it all.

10 Feb 2007
From 10pm, New and retro anime TV series
From 11pm, Read or Die (2001, 90min, rated M). Literally. A young agent of the “Special Operations Division” of the British Library (the force behind the British Empire) must use her psychic power over paper to stop a plot to use the clones of major historical figures to destroy the world.

24 Feb 2007
From 11pm, Escaflowne (2000, 96min, rated M). Careful what you wish for. An unhappy schoolgirl’s wish to escape her dreary life is granted when she is suddenly transported to Gaia, a mystical world on the brink of war and destruction.
From 12:30pm, New and retro anime TV series

3 March 2007
From 10pm, New and retro anime TV series
From 11pm, Ghost in the Shell (1995, 85min, rated M). In 2029, a cybernetic officer with Tokyo’s Section 9 security force has to struggle with both sophisticated criminals capable of hacking human minds, and the very nature of her existence.

10 March 2007
From 10pm, New and retro anime TV series
From 11pm, Appleseed: The Movie (2004, 103min, rated M). In a post WWIII world, a seemingly idyllic society has formed in the city of Olympus, but for former soldier and new arrival Deunan, the cracks are beginning to show.

31 March 2007
From 10pm, New and retro anime TV series
From 11pm, Godzilla: Final Wars (2004, 125min, rated M). When ten monsters begin attacking major cities around the word, the Earth Defence Force must decide whether to trust in an alien race that promises peace, or in the ancient power of the mightiest monster of them all, Godzilla!


A showcase of some of Australia’s finest new photography, design, fashion, animation, film, and visual art graduates from universities and institutions around the country on the big screen and the atrium screen weeknights 29 January – 11 March.

There will be special screenings of animation films at 7:30pm and experimental film and video art at 9:30pm on the following bolded dates*:
http://www.fedsquare.com/index.cfm?pageID=19&viewDate=2007-1-1&eventID=579

Job: Freelance 3D modellers / Animators

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Australian Children's Television Foundation
http://www.actf.com.au

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Freelance 3d Modeler/Animator Required
"Kahootz"

Kahootz is a multimedia-authoring package for children: it includes a library of 3D models, environments, images and sounds, and tools for creating 3D scenes that include animation and interactive elements. Kahootz has been developed by the Australian Children's Television Foundation(ACTF)and is currently in use in schools across Australia, as well as overseas in New Zealand, the USA and the UK.

The Kahootz 3D library consists of over 500 files, containing objects, landscapes and fonts. As part of the continuing development of Kahootz, we are looking for two modeler/animators to create biped models for the next version of Kahootz.

They will be employed on a freelance basis, and work from their own workplaces, using their own equipment and software. The ACTF will provide detailed descriptions of the required models and animations as well as photos and video links for reference use.

The models will be delivered in the "*.w3d" format(a FAQ on w3d is available at: http://www.macromedia.com/devnet/director/articles/dir_3d_faq.html#sw3d).

It is important to note that models will need to adhere to a limit of between 1200-1500 polygons, as well as following our internal structure and naming conventions (the ACTF will provide a developers' kit, including documentation, testing utilities and example files, to assist with this process). Models will also need to include from 6 to 8 animation cycles where appropriate.

Modelers will need to deliver a complete set of resource files to the ACTF - including all model resources and textures used in their work - and these resources will become the property of the ACTF, along with the finished "*.w3d" files.

While modelers will be expected to work independently, the Kahootz team is able to provide support, if they experience problems providing models to our specifications. However, we can only offer this support to users of either Lightwave or 3D Studio Max, and so applicants should be prepared to use either of those tools. Applicants must live in Australia and have an ABN number.

There are two positions for immediate start at a fixed rate of $450 + GST per model.

Please send expressions of interest, including a cover letter, a resume and link to a portfolio, to jobs@kahootz.com as soon as possible(we are particularly interested in seeing examples of low polygon modeling).


Shortlisted applicants will receive a demonstration version of Kahootz and full technical specifications prior to interviews.
We are interested in applications from anywhere in Australia. We will interview Melbourne applicants in person: if you do not live in Melbourne, we will require a show reel on CD or DVD, and will conduct our interview over the phone.

For more information on Kahootz, see our website at: www.kahootz.com
For more information on the ACTF, see: www.actf.com.au

The Australian Children's Television Foundation
3rd Floor, 145 Smith Street
Fitzroy, Victoria 3065

::::Heaps of Jobs:::::

NEWMEDIA PEOPLE has secured a number of jobs for Graphic, Web, Flash, and Interaction designers, Producers, Project Managers, Technical leads, Web and Database developers.

The positions are both Full time and Contract and they’re all with companies that will add immensely in helping to build careers.

To apply for any of the positions, candidates can send their resume to jobs@newmediapeople.com.au or enquire by calling Denis anytime on 8610 8380. Please quote reference number.

Now….. the jobs.

1. The First Company Looking for New Media People

One of Australia’s leading advertising agencies has recently won a number of high profile accounts - you’ll instantly recognise their customers. Their specialty is servicing brands in the lifestyle and youth market space. This makes for a highly energised and creative working environment.

Well…… they need a stack of new media people – NOW!

There is a mixture of Full Time and Contract positions on offer.

Full Time Positions

Technical Lead (Reference SN – 0107080)
To provide technical leadership across the entire agency encompassing production of client work and system administration. The role in the early days will be 70% hands on client projects with the remainder general technical administration and team management.
Solid skills with server side applications - an emphasis on ASP.net, database management and web programming applications like HTML, CSS, Javascript, Action scripting, XML, PHP. 3 plus years experience with supervisory exposure preferred.

Mid-weight Designer– emphasis on graphic design (Reference SN – 010701)
The work is centred on the agencies most recent and undeniably, most prominent national account. The work is mainly graphic design based but skills with new media applications would be an advantage.
The candidate should have a kick-arse folio demonstrating previous work with major brands. The position reports to the Art Director.

Senior Producer– new media emphasis (Reference SN – 010705)
The role works between studio production, third party providers, account management and the client to ensure that all project goals are achieved. The Producer is ultimately the person charged with the responsibility to deliver the final agreed result on time and on budget. The Producer should also be proactive in communication strategy development.
The role is heavily dependant on sound project management principles encompassing meticulous documentation and the ability to lead and motivate a diverse group of stakeholders.

Producers x 3– web sites for major sporting brands (Reference SN – 010706)
Do you love your sport? Do you love new media?
You’ll be responsible for delivering on the new media communications strategy across 4 major sporting brands. You’ll work with high profile sports bodies, web designers and developers to deliver world class web experiences.
If you’ve viewed the Nike.com, Commonwealth Games, Tour de France sites, you’ll know what’s ahead of you. Dynamic results updates, video highlights, competitor bio’s and stats
The role is part producer, part project manager. You’ll need to demonstrate sound project planning and documentation skills as well as an understanding of new media tools and applications.

Associate Producer – suit early career designer or marketer (Reference SN – 010707)
What a start to your career. You’ll work across major brands helping to support the activities of the Producers while being exposed to some of the best communication and creative talent in the country.
The role would suit a recent graduate or someone a year or so out. The role is in a creative environment but does not call for a designer –marketing, communications or an arts based qualification would do very nicely. The key characteristic is your ability to plan and get a job done as well as an interest in new media.

Contract Positions

The following short term contract positions are all based around a web site build for a major international sporting event. The site will contain live score updates, imbedded video, interactive Flash games and many other rich media features. The positions being sought are;

Flash Developer (Reference SN – 010704)
The role requires a Flash Developer that has experience tapping into dynamic databases and presenting the information in a web environment. The web site design will be directed by others and will not be the responsibility of the Flash developer to lead the design.
Skills in Flash programming, imbedding live video streaming and archived video into a web interface, Flash games, PHP, CSS, (X)HTML, XML, Javascript etc

Design Lead – web (Reference SN – 010703)
Lead the web site look and feel. The role requires a sound knowledge of usability and information architecture as well the design flair to make the site engage and entertain. You will be given support and design direction by senior agency creative’s.

Producer/Project Manager – web (Reference SN – 010702)
It’s up to you to bring home the project on time and to the client’s satisfaction. You’ll have an opportunity to strut your stuff with one of the leading advertising agencies in the country – great way to position yourself for a more permanent gig. Helps if you love your sport!


2. The Second Company Looking for New Media People (person actually!)

Senior Interactive Designer – advertising agency (Reference WD – 010701)

A small boutique interactive agency – a digital off-shoot of a much larger firm – is looking for a Senior Interactive Designer. You’ll require a good knowledge of technical integration with key skills in creative design and web development. Working closely with other areas of the Advertising Agency to provide an integrated approach to campaigns with an emphasis on new media productions.

You will need to know your way around management issues of budgeting, quoting, project management, working with and motivating teams and client interaction.

Key Skills & Experience
Graphic Design, Web Design, Interface principles such as usability
Information Architecture, creative development of online marketing campaigns
Flash, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Photoshop, Illustrator, HTML, CSS, Flash, ASP, My SQL, Access

3. The Third Company Looking for New Media People (person actually!)

Flash Designer – Sydney (Reference EE – 010702)

This role for a flash designer offers an unparalleled opportunity to work on a range of highly visible and recognisable consumer websites and campaigns. The flash designer will develop digital marketing campaigns, games and campaign sites for a range of high-profile clients. Responsibilities will include conceptual development, creating visual and functional designs, the development of flash animation and related production preparation, occasional HTML and client liaison.

Two plus years experience should be adequate with a degree qualification essential in either graphic design or multimedia.

4. The Fourth Company Looking for New Media People

Web Developer – Database (Reference ST – 120601)

One of Australia’s fastest growing technology companies, and a top 250 ranked web site in the word, is seeking an experienced web developer with strong database skills to join its expanding team in Melbourne.

This role requires an interesting mix of web development and database administration skills. You will work as part of a team on a variety of internal and external facing web applications, and have overall responsibility for many of the back-end systems that drive the online business.

Experience in the following areas required:

PHP web application development
object oriented programming methodologies (especially in PHP)
relational database design
DBA experience with MySQL, PostreSQL or similar
complex SQL query authoring and optimization
(X)HTML, JavaScript and CSS
relevant W3C standards and best practices

Web Developer – Front end (Reference ST – 120602)

This role requires an individual with a passion for web standards, and the know-how to apply them successfully in front-end web development. You will work as part of a team on a variety of internal- and external-facing web applications, and have overall responsibility for the implementation of the company’s web site’s front-end.
Experience in the following areas required:
(X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript, relevant W3C standards and best practices
Some experience or knowledge in the following areas is also required:
Graphic Design for the web
Unobtrusive JavaScript techniques
PHP development with MySQL databases

Please contact:
Denis Masseni - Director
NEWMEDIA PEOPLE

McPhersons Building, The Basement
546 Collins St Melbourne, 3000
Victoria Australia
P 61 3 8610 8380
F 61 3 8610 8388
M 0418 583520
W newmediapeople.com.au