| Primary Responsibilities: |
The Character Technical Directors design, implement and create animation controls and deformation systems to control 3D geometry which may represent characters and creatures in a CG animation feature film. They may also be responsible for implementing the dynamic simulations onto various characters, including hard and soft body dynamics, fur, cloth and other similar effects. |
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| Tasks Performed: |
-Working with animators to ensure building of most effective animation tools -Over seeing and troubleshooting rigging assets through the animation pipeline -Developing tools, procedures and interfaces to optimize animation pipeline -Creating character “effects” such as hair/fur, cloth, muscle, skin/flesh etc. -Assisting in developing, optimizing and maintaining the dynamic hair and cloth production workflow -Participating as a team member in determining various design and technical solutions -Mentoring junior level team members |
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| Desired Job Experience: |
-3 to 5 years experience in feature film or animation production using MAYA and related tools -Strong understanding of anatomy and motion\-Good understanding of existing CG deformation and rigging techniques -Background in art and animation -Experience with scripting and programming (Python and MEL) -Strong communication skills required, as well as the ability to implement creative direction using the most effective method -Must work well in a team, with strong communication skills and attention to detail -Ability to relocate to Toronto, Canada for 12-18 months or longer |
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| Salary Range: |
$75,000 to $100,000 per year |
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