Skydance offers a dynamic inclusive and everevolving culture where innovative ideas are welcomed and growth fostered. The partnership between unique creativity and technological advancements are demonstrated within each pillar of the company. At the heart of it all is a commitment to boldly entertaining and relevant storytelling.
While all Animation studios look to hire people who are creative and hardworking Skydance Animation is specifically looking for pioneers who seek to push the limits of what the worlds most collaborative art form can achieve and to give those pioneers the space and the resources to build a new studio thats doing something different.
As a Senior Grooming/ CFX TD t you will Create the highest quality grooms including hair surfacing lookdev for animated characters in preproduction.
Also you will be responsible for execute CFX work in shot production (This includes character simulation geometry correctives and groom correctives.
Responsibilities
Work within art direction guidelines
Creating complex artistically appealing hairstyles grooms & surfacing forhuman characters furry creaturesfeathered charactersprops and elements
Creating high quality cloth hair and skin simulations & correctives for shot work in production.
Keep up on current artistic methodologies and on technology trends and tools that best suit the production and the company in the development of a stronger creative and technical environment
Involvement in the development of departmental tools and techniques
Work within the established pipeline
Works together with the team providing them with support guidance and instruction in areas that contribute towards their artistic and professional growth.
Follows supervisors and leads guidance to deliver the highest quality work matching the picture style
Work closely with production to ensure the desired work is delivered and that deadlines are met
Ability to perform multiple tasks set priorities and problem solve
Requirements
At least 4 years of experience in Grooming in Animation or VFX;
Must have a good understanding of the processes of grooming surfacing rendering simulation.
Ability to consistently produce high quality grooms and delivering on schedule.
Strong knowledge of Houdini
Depth of knowledge in groom & surfacing tools renderers (Houdini Maya xGen Yeti Shave and Haircut Mari Substance Arnold or Renderman)
Knowledge of CFX and simulation tools a plus (nhair carbon vellum)
Knowledge of Python or C/C programming VEX and Houdini HDA creation a plus.
High English level desirable
Spanish knowledge is a plus
Skydance is a diversified media company founded by David Ellison in 2010 to create high quality eventlevel entertainment for global audiences. The Company brings to life stories of immersive worlds across its feature film television interactive and animation divisions.
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