Character Technical Director

Description

CHARACTER TD - NBA2K

What We Need:

Visual Concepts is looking for a Character TD to join their NBA2K team. We are looking for a bright and talented candidate who is ready for a new challenge and has a proven track record working on AAA games or films. As a service department, the TechArt group helps artists by developing production tools and pipeline.

Job Responsibilities Will Include:

• Assist and Contribute to the evolution of the art pipeline by bringing technical solutions
• Design and maintain artist-friendly Tools and GUIs
• Simple and Complex Rigging (math nodes, procedural systems, scripted rigs, etc.)
• Rigging and skinning

Who We Think Will Be A Great Fit:

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 2 years in the game industry or TV / film 
• Ability to design, author and maintain tools used in a production pipeline
• Understand and work with game engine constraints
• Fluent in Python and/or PyMel
• Proficiency with industry software tools and pipelines (Maya, Photoshop, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of Maya deformers (skinning, blendshapes, wrap deformers) and Human Anatomy
• Solid understanding of joint placement and topology edge flow
• Excellent work ethic, self-motivated and proactive, willing to learn new skills
• Not afraid to wear multiple hats and be hands-on with art tasks when necessary
• Must be an effective communicator, both verbally and written
• Ability to take directions well and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to anticipate, prioritize, and organize work to meet objectives
• Passion and enthusiasm for video games

Skills:

• Maya API scripting
• Face Rigging
• Knowledge of PyQT, PySide
• Photoshop Scripting
• Sculpting skills in Zbrush or Mudbox  
• Experience with muscle, hair, and cloth systems
• Experience debugging art for game engines
• Other programming languages like C++ and Javascript