Tech Anim Artist

7 days ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Moving Picture Company Full time
Company Description


Moving Picture Company (MPC) is a global VFX studio with decades of storytelling experience across the feature film and episodic industries, with award-winning highlights including The Lion King, 1917, The Mandalorian, and Wandavision.


MPC's global network of artists is constantly innovating to bring unimaginable ideas to life through cutting-edge technology and boundless creativity.

Part of the Technicolor Creative Studios network, MPC continues to lead the visual arts industry, building authentic and long-lasting connections with audiences across screens worldwide.


Job Description:


The Tech Anim Artist is responsible for setting up skin, muscle, cloth, hair and fur on our hero-creatures, as well as giving life and dynamics to huge environment sets.

They are tasked primarily to develop and design the tools and setups associated with a variety of complex creature deformations.

They are problem solvers with a balance of technical and creative skills to define the workflows to streamline our shot-making processes.


Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of Houdini
  • Previous Experience in VFX environment
  • Knowledge of Vex and/or Python
Any of the following technical skills is a bonus:

  • Knowledge of Maya, nCloth and nHair
  • Previous experience with Linux
  • Knowledge of C++
  • Knowledge of Mel
  • Knowledge of Marvelous Designer
Any of the following experience is a great advantage:

  • Previous education or experience with Rigging
  • Knowledge of muscle and skin simulations
The details above provide an outline of the skills and experience we are looking out for. Within our artist team structure, we have a range of positions.

These are:

  • Artist
  • Key Artist
  • Technical Artist
  • Lead
During our recruitment process we will be assessing where your skills and experience best fit.

Additional Information

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