DNEG Animation
est un studio d’animation de renommée mondiale qui crée des univers captivants et des personnages fascinants grâce à une animation de grande qualité. Notre studio est porté par la passion et le talent de notre équipe internationale, et c’est grâce à elle que nous réalisons une programmation enthousiasmante de nouveaux projets majeurs, tels que The Angry Birds Movie 3, Le Chat Chapeauté
(The Cat in the Hat) et Bad Fairies.
Nous nous épanouissons dans une grande diversité de styles d’animation, allant d’adaptations complexes de romans graphiques à des films magnifiquement stylisés. Chaque projet est animé par l’expertise de notre équipe dans l’art de l’animation, et nous croyons que chaque rôle contribue de manière essentielle au succès de nos productions.
Rejoignez une équipe où la seule "patte maison", c’est la qualité. Collaborez avec certains des meilleurs talents du secteur pour donner vie à des personnages emblématiques et à des univers uniques. Parmi les histoires dont nous sommes fiers de faire partie : Garfield, le film, Nimona, Sous la promenade
(Under the Boardwalk), Entergalactic
et Ron débloque
(Ron's Gone Wrong).
Toujours en quête de repousser les limites de l’art de l’animation, nous sommes actuellement en production sur plusieurs longs-métrages d’animation majeurs et recherchons de nouveaux talents pour rejoindre notre incroyable équipe. Si vous vous épanouissez dans la collaboration et l’énergie créative qu’elle génère, ensemble nous créerons des images spectaculaires et donnerons vie à des personnages inoubliables et à des mondes animés enchanteurs.
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Job Description / Key Purpose of the Job:
DNEG, a highly regarded studio specialising in animation and visual effects (VFX), seeks a skilled and experienced Rigging Developer with a strong passion for technical problem-solving to join their rigging department. The ideal candidate for this position will possess a wealth of experience working within Animation or VFX studios and a thorough understanding of rigging workflows and techniques. As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for developing, enhancing, and creating new workflow tools and rigging modules. You will also be accountable for tackling troubleshooting tasks and supporting the team. You will also organize training sessions for the rigging team, ensuring that the team is well-trained and that documentation is up-to-date.
Key Responsibilities / Job Duties
Work with show leadership to design, build, and support new and existing tools and techniques related to character rigging, crowds, and CFX workflows.
Closely interact with rigging artists to help improve their workflows.
Develop clean, maintainable, and documented solutions.
Collaborate with other departments on all character-related workflows to ensure data flows in and out of the rigging department correctly and efficiently.
Job Requirements / Must Haves
- Linear Algebra
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
Five-plus years of experience as a Character Technical Director
Two-plus years of experience in software development
Experience with Maya API
Strong Python software development
Experience with object-oriented software design
Development experience and ability to work closely with end-users
Attention to detail and strong communication skills
Experience in problem-solving and balancing quick turnaround with long-term quality
Additional Skills / Nice to Have
- Experience in Ziva + Bifrost
Master's degree or higher in Computer Science or related field
Experience with other third-party DCC applications used in VFX and Animation, such as Houdini or Blender
Experience with C++ software development
Experience with USD and its usage in feature production pipelines
Experience in Unreal Engine 5.
DNEG Animation is a world-class animation studio that crafts captivating worlds and compelling characters through beautiful animation. Our studio is fuelled by the passion and talents of our global crew, and through them we are delivering an exciting slate of major new projects, such as The Angry Birds Movie 3, The Cat in the Hat, and Bad Fairies.
We thrive on diverse styles of animation, from complex graphic novel adaptations to beautifully-stylized films. Each project is driven by our team's expertise in the craft of animation and we believe every role plays a huge part in the success of our shows.
Join a team where the only 'house style' is quality and work alongside some of the best talent in the business to help bring iconic characters and unique worlds to life. Stories that we are honored to be a part of include The Garfield Movie, Nimona, Under the Boardwalk, Entergalactic, and Ron's Gone Wrong.
Always striving to further the art of animation, we are currently in production on a number of major animated features and are looking for new talent to join our incredible team. If you thrive on collaboration and the creative energy it provides, together we will create spectacular visuals and breathe life into unforgettable characters and enchanting animated worlds.
Please note that this is a unionized position and will be covered by a collective agreement between DNEG and IATSE, in the coming months. As a unionized employee, you will be required to join the union and will benefit from the conditions set out in the collective agreement. Union dues will be required once the collective agreement is in place.