Character Effects Artist

Job Description

Responsibilities

''What would you say you do here?''
• Designs and crafts character effects such as cloth and fur simulations.
• Develops generalized tools, used in Character FX, to help improve the pipeline.
• Creates cloth and hair simulations, prop animation and animation cleanup for shot work in production.
• Creatively solve problems and achieve art direction for a shot.
• Troubleshoot and solve problems independently.
• Demonstrate artistic vision and appropriately expand upon the art direction given.
• Technical Animation for shots in production
• Cloth and Fur simulations
• Deformations, procedural modeling and animation

Qualifications

''What do I need to have in order to do this job?''
• Excellent eye for motion and solid understanding of animation principles.
• Solid understanding of software such as Maya and Houdini.
• Scripting proficiency in Mel and Python.
• Good problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to handle and resolve recurring problems.
• Ability to prioritize, work independently or within a group, and proceed with objectives without supervision.
• Must be willing to work in Glendale, CA
• Willingness to work overtime, and on weekends with short notice
• Upon request provide a reel/portfolio of work examples -- if available, include a web address when you submit your resume
• Must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if partially or fully vaccinated, submitting your vaccination record no later than 7 days following commencement of employment.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the commencement of employment or must undergo regular COVID-19 testing if Company determines your job position requires accessing an NBCUniversal/DreamWorks Animation worksite.
• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.

''What can I offer?''
• Exposure to rigging tools and surface modeling techniques preferred.
• Dynamic simulation background preferred.
• Production experience preferred.

Salary Range: $78,312 - $125,000

Additional Information

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