Character Effects Artist
DreamWorks Animation
Glendale, CAThis is a Full Time Job
“What would you say you do here?”
• Designs and crafts character effects such as cloth and fur simulations.
• Develops generalized tools, used in Character FX, to help improve the pipeline.
• Creates cloth and hair simulations, prop animation and animation cleanup for shot work in production.
• Creatively solve problems and achieve art direction for a shot.
• Troubleshoot and solve problems independently.
• Demonstrate artistic vision and appropriately expand upon the art direction given.
• Technical Animation for shots in production.
• Deformations, procedural modeling and animation.
Qualifications
“What do I need to have in order to do this job?”
• Excellent eye for motion and solid understanding of animation principles.
• Solid understanding of software such as Maya and Houdini.
• Scripting proficiency in Mel and Python.
• Good problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to handle and resolve recurring problems.
• Ability to prioritize, work independently or within a group, and proceed with objectives without supervision.
• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through the link below to be considered
• Upon request provide a reel/portfolio of work examples -- if available, include a web address when you submit your resume.
Desired Qualifications
“What can I offer?”
• Exposure to rigging tools and surface modeling techniques preferred.
• Dynamic simulation background preferred.
• Production experience preferred.
Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
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