Creature TD

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Builds and designs new workflows in and out of Maya and in-house tools for advanced creatures. This may include workflows in motion capture, virtual production, and other software.
• Tests and troubleshoots animation controls and makes adjustments as necessary throughout the production cycle
• Mentors other members of the Creature Dev, Rigging, and CFX team
• Contribute/develop tools, rig modules, workflow, and plugins for the Rigging department
• Runs simulations for shot production; troubleshoots and provides revision based on the feedback from supervisor or client
• Models shot and/or cleans existing hair/cloth simulations
• Supports pipeline animation principles, timing, and departmental interdependencies
• Communicates and partners with the Creature Dev, Rigging, and CFX department on an ongoing basis regarding updates, changes, and general status updates

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in art and/or engineering or equivalent experience
• Minimum four (4) years of rigging and/or CFX simulation experience for high profile VFX and/or animation projects
• Expert knowledge/experience of human/creature anatomies
• Expert knowledge of creature deformation and puppet rigging techniques
• Strong Python experience
• Expert knowledge of Maya
• Houdini, Ziva, Unreal experience (a plus)
• Motion Capture Experience (Motion Builder, Faceware) (a plus)
• Shot finaling experience (a plus)

BENEFITS
We offer extended medical, disability and dental insurance.

APPLICATION

Please apply via the link below:

Vancouver: https://jobs.lever.co/scanlinevfx/9c14c1da-12c9-48eb-9d42-3a3fe0b9002c?lever-origin=applied&lever-source%5B%5D=Indeed

Montreal: https://jobs.lever.co/scanlinevfx/b1c0c657-f1d8-4f17-9e1a-5d2f00a53a36?lever-origin=applied&lever-source%5B%5D=Indeed

Job Types: Full-time, Contract