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Creature TD - CFX (DNEG Animation)

Maharashtra, India (On-site)

Creature TD - CFX (DNEG Animation)

2 Months ago • 5 Years + • Animation • Undisclosed

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maya

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mel

linux

rigging

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Job Description

DNEG Animation seeks a Creature TD - CFX with 5+ years of feature film experience. You'll develop high-quality rigs and simulations for creatures, digital doubles, and more. Expertise in Maya, Houdini, and creature specialization is essential.

Must have:

5+ years
Feature Films
Maya Expertise
Houdini Experience

Good to have:

Programming Skills
Houdini Creature FX
General TD
Linux/Unix

Perks:

Team Collaboration
Learn New Skills

Description

Position at DNEG

PLEASE NOTE: We are accepting speculative applications only.

We do not currently have openings available for the position of CFX Artist, however, we are accepting speculative applications.

If you would like to be considered for future opportunities, please submit an application. We will keep your details on our database

and contact you when a position becomes available, should you have the required skills and experience which match this position.

Creature TDs at Double Negative are integral to the development of animation and simulation rigs for creatures, digital doubles, vehicles, props and the subsequent simulations. You will find technical and creative solutions to develop high quality rigs and simulations according to the needs of the production.

Must Have

Minimum of 5 years' experience on feature films / Feature Animation
Thorough knowledge of an area of creature specialisation and a broad understanding of the other areas, which include rigging and enveloping in Maya, cloth, hair, flesh, rigid body destruction, crowd simulations
Full working knowledge of Maya and hands on experience in Houdini.
Be comfortable with the more technical aspects of creature work where appropriate
Have strong visual and artistic skills
Familiarity with pipeline issues and a typical creature heavy post production environment

Nice to Have

Programming or scripting skills (e.g. Python, Mel), depending on the area of specialisation
An interest in anatomy, tailoring, grooming or mechanics depending on your area of specialisation
Houdini Creature FX set-ups and simulation
A good General TD background
Strong understanding of Linux/Unix based operating systems

About You

Organised, pro-active and a self-starter
A team player and clear communicator, and a keenness for collaboration
Adaptable and with a willingness to learn new skills and techniques – including proprietary software
Calm under pressure and committed to meet production deadlines
A positive, can-do attitude

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.