Proceduralism Specialist

Autodesk Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 25WD92991, Proceduralism Specialist (Groom/CFX TD) French translation to follow/Traduction française à suivre Position Overview We are seeking an Proceduralism Specialist to join our team at Autodesk Research, specifically focusing on re‑imagining parametric grooming and environment simulation and effects setups for the AI era of our Entertainment & Media Solutions (EMS). This role is crucial in understanding and evaluating techniques and models that empower artists to bring worlds to life. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in a wide variety of procedural methods, specifically for hair grooming and simulation, balancing technical skills with artistic acumen, as well as a passion for innovation in character setups. When applying please provide a reel or a link to your portfolio to showcase your work in industry. Responsibilities Create high‑quality parametric setups for hair grooming in Maya using established and novel features. Prove out setups through authoring performant and controllable simulation methods for the varying groom styles. Collaborate with research scientists to iterate on model capabilities and evaluate creative potential. Develop commonly used setups for consistent application in different deployment scenarios. Document and ensure repeatability for continuing evolution of the character system. Create basic automation and low‑code/no‑code solutions that will facilitate automation of data processing. Ensure all procedural setups and simulations appear natural or appropriate for specific styles. Debug and optimize technical issues in groom modeling and simulation pipelines. Communicate effectively with the character, science and machine learning team members to ensure the successful integration of new models into the game or film workflows. Understand and work within project requirements to create workflows that leverage best techniques. Minimum Qualifications 5+ years of experience in film/tv/game production working as or closely with modelers, riggers, animators and effects technical directors. Deep experience in Maya hair grooming, texture mapping, simulation and hair shading techniques. Intimate understanding of character setups. Driven to develop solutions and tools that put artists at the center of the production using AI/ML capabilities. Proven ability to work within cross‑functional teams on productions and/or projects. Inclusive with superior collaboration skills. Excellent verbal and written communication abilities. Understanding and experience with professional content production pipelines. Preferred Qualifications Maya XGen in addition to other hair authoring pipelines. Environmental effects and simulation techniques. Best practices of checkpointing and re‑generating work reliably. Solid technical skills to manage artefact creation and management. Passion for innovation and improving the procedural production process. The Ideal Candidate Has worked within the film/tv/game production industries at the leading edge of animation for game, VFX or animation production. Strong desire to advance the procedural production process for a re‑imagined entertainment industry. Demonstrates a strong understanding of the importance of integrity of animation system to create elegant workflows. Passion for adopting new technologies and techniques to enhance the character setup experience. At Autodesk, we’re building a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture to give more people the chance to imagine, design, and make a better world. Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We also consider for employment all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. Are you an existing contractor or consultant with Autodesk? Please search for open jobs and apply internally (not on this external site). If you have any questions or require support, contact Autodesk Careers. #J-18808-Ljbffr