Character Lead TD ( DNEG Animation)

DNEG

| London, United Kingdom (Hybrid) | Full Time | 5 months ago

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Job Summary

DNEG's Feature Animation division seeks a Character Technical Director (TD) to design animation rigs for characters, creatures, props, and vehicles. Responsibilities include collaborating with Rigging Supervisors and Animation Leads/Supervisors, organizing task assignments, communicating with other departments, and ensuring quality. The role requires strong technical skills in character work, knowledge of Maya, and proficiency in Python. The ideal candidate should be team-oriented, adaptable, and possess excellent time management skills.

Must Have

Proven years of experience with character/creature projects
Thorough knowledge of character specialization
Full working knowledge of Maya
Comfortable with technical aspects of character work
Strong visual and artistic skills
Good understanding of human anatomy
Soft skills like mentoring junior members
Organizing tasks and communicating with departments
Familiarity with pipeline issues
Extensive Python knowledge
Linear Algebra and Vector Math

Good to Have

Maya API knowledge
C++
QT or Pyside knowledge

Job Description

DNEG's Feature Animation division, which has gradually expanded over the past few years, is dedicated to realizing the creative visions of major Hollywood studios and independent productions. If you share our passion for bringing these visions to life, we invite you to join our collaborative team.

As we strive to establish ourselves as leading competitors in the industry, the role of our Character Technical Directors (TDs) is pivotal. You will be responsible for designing animation rigs for characters, creatures, props, and vehicles in close collaboration with our Rigging Supervisors and Animation Leads/Supervisors.

Must Have

Needs to have proven years of experience with significant creature/character projects
Thorough knowledge of their area of character specialization (i.e., body, face, mechanical rigs)
Full working knowledge of Maya.
Comfortable with the technical aspects of character/creature work.
Strong visual and artistic skills as well
Good understanding of human anatomy
Have soft skills such as mentoring junior members
Organizing task assignments, communicating with other departments, and ensuring the quality of department output.
Familiarity with pipeline issues and a typical character/creature-heavy post-production environment.
Extensive Python knowledge (OOP etc.)
Linear Algebra and Vector Math

Nice to Have

Maya API knowledge
C++
QT or Pyside knowledge

About You

Team oriented.
Courteous and helpful.
Pro-active.
Adaptable.
Able to take direction well.
Good organizational skills.
Excellent time management skills

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). At DNEG, we fundamentally believe that embracing our differences is a vital component of our collective success. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive work environment for our global teams, where everyone feels they matter and belong. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of background, experience or disability. Please let us know if you need any adjustments or support during the application process, we will do our best to accommodate your needs. We look forward to meeting you!