Graphic Artist (Character Finaling Artist)

Description

POSITION

Character Finaling Artist

DESCRIPTION

The Character Finaling Artist applies a number of techniques—including but not limited to sculpting, grooming, and simulations of cloth and hair—to clean up and enhance character animation on a computer-generated feature.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate in the design, development and implementation of techniques and systems that simulate cloth and hair, and integrate them into the production pipeline.

• Create permanent pose space deformers that allow animation to achieve specific target shapes.

• Fix undesirable shapes and artifacts in shots coming out of animation.

• Simulate cloth animation in shots.

• Groom and simulate hair/fur animation in shots.

• Troubleshoot technical issues as they arise.

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years or more experience in character finaling.

• Strong knowledge of Maya is essential.

• Good artistic skills and an eye for natural motion in humans and animals.

• Knowledge of ncloth, nhair, and yeti strongly preferred.

• Experience creating and using pose space deformers.

• Experience in rigging, modeling, and animation are pluses.

• A good generalist. Solid understanding of and experience with the entire animation production process from layout to compositing is a plus.

• Able to take direction and adapt to change.

• Linux experience preferred.

Annual Salary: $55,000 to $85,000 - Based on experience

Benefits: Other Benefits, Medical Benefits, Dental Benefits, Life Insurance Benefits, Group Insurance Benefits, Vision Care Benefits