Creature TD

Job Description

Creature TD (Rigging)

https://www.mpcfilm.com/

Building on our production workflows, the Rigging TD is responsible for setting up and maintaining complex creature rigs, as well as supporting following pipeline steps.
Tasked with developing and designing the tools and setups to tackle the challenges associated with a variety of complex creature setups. Our Rigging TDs balance technical and creative prowess, capable of scripting pipeline tools to streamline our shot-making processes as well as finessing a final shot sculpt.
Develop new techniques and processes to solve unique and technical creature production challenges.
Create creature setups that support and enhance simulation (cloth, hair, muscle, etc.)
Perform shot tasks such as finaling, and under the direction of the Creature FX team, simulations such as cloth, hair and muscle.
Collaborate with the Asset, Rigging, Animation, and Creature FX teams to develop effective and efficient physically-based simulation assets and rigs.
Work with production management to prioritize tasks.
Lead by example, foster a good working atmosphere and ethics.

Qualifications

What You'll Need

Rigging Essentials:
• Experience with Maya
• Experience with Python scripting

Any of the following technical skills is a bonus:
• Knowledge of relevant mathematical processes
• Previous experience in Creature FX and/or muscle sims

Any of the following experience is a great advantage:
• Previous experience in a VFX environment
• An education or interest in anatomy and mechanics
• Previous shape sculpting experience

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gwyp3y-3-137-172-68-42 in your application.