Character Animation Specialist
6 days ago
About the Role
At DNEG, we are seeking a highly skilled Character TD to join our Feature Animation division. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in creating high-quality animation rigs for characters, creatures, props, and vehicles. Our Feature Animation division has been collaborating with filmmakers and IP owners since 2014 to create award-winning animated feature films.With our growing team, we are looking for talented individuals who can thrive in a collaborative environment and contribute to crafting spectacular visuals that bring stories to life. If you have a passion for character animation and a strong background in rigging, we want to hear from you
Key Responsibilities:
- Create high-quality animation rigs for characters, creatures, props, and vehicles
- Collaborate with Rigging Supervisors and Animation Leads/Supervisors to develop suitable rigging solutions
- Implement proprietary tools as needed to aid in creating animation rigs
Requirements:
- Proven years of experience with significant creature/character projects
- Thorough knowledge of body, face, mechanical rigs, and area of specialization
- Full working knowledge of Maya
- Strong visual and artistic skills, comfortable with technical aspects of character/creature work
- Familiarity with pipeline issues and typical character/creature-heavy post-production environments
- Extensive understanding of human and animal anatomy
- Understanding of fundamental laws of physics
- Proficiency in mathematics (linear algebra)
- Fundamental animation knowledge
Nice to Have:
- Programming or scripting skills (i.e., MEL, Python, C++) would be beneficial but not essential
About You:
- Good communication skills
- 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, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
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