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Insomniac Games

Character FX Artist

Lead Gameplay Programmer

Senior Character FX Artist

Insomniac Games seeks a Character FX Artist to create character setups and simulate anatomy, cloth, and hair for offline and real-time applications.  Responsibilities include creating high-quality simulation setups for game characters and cinematic sequences;  simulating various character features (potentially specializing in hair, cloth, or muscle deformation); effective communication with the project lead on progress and deliverables; understanding of animation techniques for simulation or finaling; collaboration with various teams (artists, riggers, animators, etc.); identifying pipeline improvements; managing workload and maintaining work-life balance; and adhering to ethical business practices. The role requires experience with character setup, simulation setup, MEL, Python, PyMel scripting, and knowledge of offline/runtime simulation systems (Houdini/Vellum, nCloth, ZivaVFX, Havok/UE4 Cloth/PhysX).  Proficiency in Maya, as well as experience with shot finaling techniques and knowledge of physical anatomy are essential.

CONTRACT ROLEInsomniac is looking for a Character FX Artist. In this role you will be responsible for creating character setups and simulating anatomy, cloth, and hair for both offline and real-time applications, and utilizing shot-specific finaling techniques. If this is the opportunity you have been looking for, please read on:Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:<ul><li>Works under guidance to create high quality simulation set-ups that contribute to the realization of successful game characters and cinematic sequences.</li><li>Creates character simulations for multiple types of character features and may have in-depth skills in one area (e.g., hair or cloth or muscle deformation).</li><li>Communicates effectively with project Lead to ensure progress is correctly reported and tracked in the Jira database, and deliverables are completed on time.</li><li>Possesses basic understanding of animation techniques for the purpose of simulation or character finaling.</li><li>Collaborates with Character Artists, Riggers, Animators, Designers, Programmers, and other artists to ensure that assigned work is created efficiently.</li><li>Identifies opportunities for improving the development pipeline.</li><li>Ability to manage reasonable workload expectations and to communicate effectively with leadership to maintain a healthy work-life balance.</li><li>Adheres to lawful and ethical business practices in support of a diverse team of artists.</li><li>Other duties may be assigned.</li></ul>Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Computer Skills:<ul><li>Experience in character setup, simulation setup, MEL, Python, and PyMel scripting and a comprehensive understanding of all technical aspects of Maya animation.</li><li>Knowledge of Simulation Setup in one or all of the key offline simulation systems including Houdini/Vellum, nCloth, and ZivaVFX.</li><li>Knowledge of shot-finaling techniques.</li><li>Knowledge of physical anatomy and ability to achieve realistic results for skin and muscle deformations.</li><li>Working knowledge/experience of runtime simulation systems (Havok/UE4 Cloth/PhysX).</li><li>Experience interfacing with offline processing/renderfarm systems to run simulations.</li><li>Strong knowledge of Maya and a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.</li><li>Strong working knowledge of MEL, Python, and PyMel scripting as it applies to CFX, character setup and animation.</li><li>Basic knowledge of DOS.</li></ul>We look forward to hearing from you. Please use the link below and apply. Thank you!