Character TD
DESCRIPTION:
Experienced Technical Artist who has a thorough understanding of Maya, and pipelines and techniques for film production. This person will work with the Project Lead and Animators to create flexible solutions and bring our models to life.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Rig, weight and setup controls and interfaces for animation.
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Clear understanding of facial animation rigging as it pertains to both key frame and motion capture work flows.
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Collaborate with animation and character teams to create set ups and control rigs.
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Help troubleshoot, diagnose and correct art related performance issues.
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Specify and develop art production tools to speed up workflow.
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Identify ways to increase efficiencies in artist workflow and production pipelines.
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Responsible for all character or prop set up.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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Experience with smooth deforming character pipelines and setup.
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Proficiency with Maya.
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Understanding of MEL/Python Scripting.
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Technical problem solving skills.
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Understanding/experience with: Modeling, Animation, Programming.
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Self-starting and organized
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Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and superior people skills to work in a creative and positive manner with the team
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Understanding of when to sacrifice quantity or quality to adhere to schedules and milestone deliveries
BONUS SKILLS:
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Blend shape facial creation experience a plus.
- Experience with Motion Capture pipelines.
- Experience with Autodesk Motion Builder.
- Understanding of database management and asset tracking techniques.
Red Giant Studios, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
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