Character TD

Description

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The Character TD is responsible for the setting up of cloth rigs and fur/hair systems for both Character and Creature animations.

You can:

Run cloth, hair, rigid body and crowd simulations

Troubleshoot creature and character pipeline issues

Script utilities while creating and integrating tools / plug-ins with the Maya API and MEL scripts to further the Rigging and Animation workflow

Maintain and customise rigs using internally developed tools

Develop and work on rigs and simulations which require complex and creative problem solving

Develop and integrate rigging tools into a robust pipeline

You have:

At least five years of experience in a VFX Production environment

A Bachelor’s degree (or working towards one) in computer science, computer graphics or the equivalent combination of education and experience

An in depth understanding of anatomy and a thorough understanding of biomechanics, kinesiology for both humanoids and animals

A thorough knowledge of weighting and skinning and the ability to work interactively with modelers to resolve challenges

A proven ability to rig a variety of characters / objects in a realistic, non-cartoon manner

Scripting skills in Maya API, MEL scripting, Python and/or Perl

Strong time management skills and the ability to balance priorities under the pressure of a deadline-driven production

Strong interpersonal and organisational skills with a keen eye for detail

An innate desire to stay informed of current technologies and techniques

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