Requirements

expert-level proficiency in Blender;
proficiency in Geometry Nodes for procedural modeling and rapid iteration;
experience with rendering engines: Cycles, Octane, or Redshift;
understanding of PBR shading, HDRI setup, and creating cinematic lighting;
knowledge of Cinema 4D, Maya, or Houdini (a plus for file exchange);
working with green screen/blue screen, cleaning up composites, and relighting objects for a new scene;
camera tracking and object tracking (Blender, SynthEyes, or PFTrack);
proficiency in After Effects or basic knowledge of Fusion/Nuke;
creating simulations: smoke, fire, liquids, and destruction (Mantaflow, Flip Fluids, Houdini, JangaFX);
working with EXR and AOV (beauty, shadow, AO, depth, normals) for flexible compositing;
keyframe animation of characters and objects in Blender;
basic rigging and skinning for product and character scenes;
working with NLA Editor/Action Blending for animation editing;
creating motion graphics and text animations in After Effects;
creating content using Midjourney, Nano-Banana, or ComfyUI (for mood boards, concepts, and textures);
working with Runway ML Gen-3, Kling, Sora (generating backgrounds and effects);
proficiency with Topaz Video AI or ESRGAN;
knowledge of ControlNet/IP-Adapter for a consistent visual style;
a significant plus would be: filming experience (at least a basic understanding of on-set work);
knowledge of color grading (DaVinci Resolve Color Page);
experience with Unreal Engine 5 (Virtual Production/In-Camera VFX);
a portfolio featuring case studies, “from green-screen filming to the final video.

Responsibilities

creating scenes in Blender (modeling, shading, lighting) with extensive use of Geometry Nodes;
performing high-quality keying and tracking (camera and multi-pass) and integrating 3D elements into live-action footage (matchmoving);
creating dynamic simulations and working with character/product animation;
using generative neural networks to create mood boards, textures, backgrounds, and improve the quality of the final video;
assembling the final image using Multipass (EXR/AOV) and performing final color correction.

Terms

the opportunity to serve under contract or through mobilization until the end of martial law;
the opportunity for active-duty service members to transfer from other units;
provision of high-quality, modern equipment and technical support;
service at training grounds, at the unit’s permanent deployment bases, and in field conditions;
basic pay ranging from 25,000 to 127,000 UAH, depending on duties and place of service;
ongoing medical, psychological, and social support;
free medical treatment and rehabilitation;
regular training with professional instructors to improve combat skills;
free access to training programs and lecture materials.