We are looking for a Character Finalling Artist to work on a ‘Super’ Animated Feature Film in Sydney. You will work closely with a variety of departments including; R&D, Modelling, Rigging, Animation, and Character FX to develop, and implement character shot based clean-up, and deformation effects post Animation.
What you’ll get to do:
- Manage shot based deformation enhancements post Animation. This includes:
- Deformation clean-up due to rigs pushed beyond capability
- Adding deformation effects simulating interaction
- Collaborate with adjacent departments on deformation requirements
- Understand the visual requirements for the film and in consultation with your Lead and/or Supervisor, provide input into the procedures and techniques that will enable these to be met
- Adhere to deadlines and anticipate, communicate and troubleshoot technical issues with Production
- Help provide solutions to creative briefs through existing tools & processes
- Understand department pipeline including all assets and tools, and their purpose
What you bring:
- 3+ years’ experience in feature animation, VFX, and/or animated television, with a strong and production proven knowledge of Character Finalling in either Maya, Houdini, or other relevant software
- Knowledge of human/animal anatomy and form
- Proven ability to create and deliver high-level shot based deformation correction in a timely manner
- Solid knowledge in pipeline, process, tools and techniques, with a good understanding of industry standards, conventions, formats and common practice
- Strong communication skills and the ability to efficiently organise and prioritise work across multiple areas
- Excellence in problem solving and balancing quick turnaround with long term quality
- Ability to take direction and feedback and apply this to assets or shots
The following would be considered a bonus:
- Experience with sculpting package (i.e. Z-brush)
- Knowledge of both mechanical and organic type rigs in a production environment
- Software development experience using Python, and relevant application API
Please note that due to the Covid-19 situation, we are not able to provide relocation at this time – only candidates located and eligible to work in Australia will be considered.