Cloth / Hair TD
Scanline VFX
Vancouver, BCThis was removed by the employer on 1/23/2020 8:49:00 PM PST
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Full Time Job
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the Cloth/Hair leadership, the Cloth/Hair TD designs, builds and maintains in-house artist tools, UI and dynamic rigs. As a dotted line partner with the Studio pipeline team, the Cloth/Hair TD supports artist/production teams across studio projects, with a specialization supporting the Cloth/Hair department. Must have demonstrated intermediate and higher skill level with Python, Mel Script and a strong understanding of Maya.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Create artist tools and UI for the Cloth/Hair Department; Mesh Deformation and Curve Deformation
• Partner with management team to identify and implement existing and new pipeline features/Artist tools, UI and Rigs
• Troubleshoot artist tool issues; develop effective solutions in collaboration with pipeline team
• Support Production team; attend production meetings as needed for information and requirements gathering
• Write Technical Briefs and provide supporting documentation to studio teams
• Identifies early areas of improvement; escalates issues as needed
• Run shots and support various tasks assigned as needed
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Experience is an asset
• BA Computer Science, Math, or similar discipline (preferred)
• Hair/Cloth simulation experience in VFX feature films or similar development environment
• Demo Reel demonstrates photo-realistic examples
• Maya, Python, Mel Script (required)
• Experience working with Maya API
• Soup Maya (BONUS to have experience)
• C , Max/Max Script (preferred)
• Experience delivering complete milestones/tasks under tight deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Eye for detail, initiative, and excellent organizational skills
• Team player who is able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Learn quickly with strong troubleshooting/problem-solving abilities
BENEFITS INCLUDED
Extended Medical
Disability Insurance
Dental Insurance