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Animation TD (FEAT)

Bengaluru, Karnataka Mumbai, India Chennai, India (On-site)

Animation TD (FEAT)

3 Months ago • All levels • Animation

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9 skills required for this role

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maya

houdini

unix

python

linux

communication

team-player

lighting-shading

rigging

Job Description

Animation TD role at DNEG requires experience with Maya, Python, USD, and a strong understanding of the animation workflow.

Must have:

Maya experience
Python & USD
Animation workflow
Technical Animator

Good to have:

Houdini & Katana
Linux/Unix
Production pipeline
Animation tools

Perks:

Award-winning company
Global studios

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Description

Position at DNEG

Job Title: Animation TD (FEAT)

Key Purpose of the Job:

As an Anim TD, you will work directly with the Anim Tech Sups, Pipe artists, Animators, CG Supervisors, Production and various other animation-linked Department teams (like Rigging and Layout) to debug shots from Animation. To assist animators in improving their workflows and techniques, in order to create the highest calibre animated performances in the industry.

Job Duties

Anim TDs will help spec, develop, document and test new animation tools when the opportunities arise.
We are looking for proactive talent with excellent communication skills, strong technical problem solving skills, with an appreciation/understanding of the creative, in order to produce high-end imagery.
This opportunity is geared toward talent looking to gain experience on an animated feature film; with career aspirations including Supervision, or artists in our Pipe, Layout, CFX, FX, Lighting, or Animation departments.

Must Have

● Experience as either a Pipeline TD, including basic knowledge of Python and USD, or as a Technical Animator with in-depth Maya knowledge

● Strong experience using Maya, with basic understanding of other 3D Software packages like Houdini and Katana. An understanding of Linux/Unix based operating systems

● Solid understanding of the animation department and how it fits in a wider production pipeline

● Proficient understanding of how/why animation tools aid animation workflows

● Interest in the production pipeline as a whole, with a particular emphasis on the Animation department

● An understanding of form, texture, physical motion, weight, balance, and lighting

● Strong problem solving skills

About You

● Ability to effectively communicate with animators including those with little technical knowledge as well as very technical production technology teams

● Organised, proactive, goal oriented and a self-starter

● A team player and excellent communicator, with a keenness for collaboration

● Adaptable and willing to learn new skills and techniques – including proprietary software

● Calm under pressure and committed to meet production deadlines

About Us
We are DNEG, one of the world’s leading visual effects and animation companies for the creation of award-winning feature film, television, and multiplatform content. We employ more than 9,000 people with worldwide offices and studios across North America (Los Angeles, Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver), Europe (London), Asia (Bangalore, Mohali, Chennai, Mumbai) and Australia (Sydney).

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About The Company

DNEG

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DNEG is a world-leading visual entertainment services company for the creation of feature film, television, and multiplatform content, with worldwide offices and studios across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

DNEG’s critically acclaimed work has earned the company seven Academy Awards® for Best Visual Effects and numerous BAFTA, Primetime EMMY® Awards and VES Awards for its high-quality VFX work.

Visit www.dneg.com for DNEG’s current and upcoming projects on behalf of Hollywood and global studio and production company.