Senior/Lead Creature TD
Pixomondo
Beijing, BJThis was removed by the employer on 3/19/2017 11:51:00 PM PST
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Full Time Job
Duties & Responsibilities:
Work with modelling & animation supervisors to produce prototype rigs and ensure rigs are production ready
Work closely with software team to develop automation, tools and scripts to improve the rigging process
Work closely with animation team to support and improve their needs
Collaborate with modelling department to optimize geo-/topology
Evaluate new rigging techniques, skeletons, deformers and tools to improve the rigging process
Ensure rigging team is using the best deformation techniques to achieve the best look, performance, and rig's responsiveness
Lead rigging team to ensure schedules are met
Create and maintain documentations for tools and processes
Research new techniques and tools
Additional responsibilities as required
Oversee the daily activities and capabilities of the rigging team
Partner with management to guide artists' overall professional development, providing performance feedback, mentoring, assist with resolving performance issues and maintaining positive morale amongst the crew
Train and educate new hires
Ensure the team completes tasks the best way possible and as scheduled
Foster and enable cross-departmental communication and collaborative environment
Work with production team to identify appropriate staffing levels and needs
Foster a healthy and creative work environment
Job Qualifications:
4 years of experience in a leadership role in the animation/film/tv industry
Great communication skills, organization and team awareness
Strong working knowledge of Maya is a must
Good knowledge of animation process from modelling to animation
Proven experience in rigging pipeline development is a big plus
Experience in hair and fur is a big plus
Experience in cloth is a big plus
Working knowledge of Python and/or Mel or other object-oriented programming language is a plus