Senior Creature FX Artist

2 months ago

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Framestore Full time
Job Description

As a Lead Creature FX Technical Director at Framestore, you will be responsible for leading a team of skilled artists to deliver high-quality creature FX simulations for film and television productions.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of Creature FX artists to ensure the delivery of high-quality work and meet project deadlines.
  • Simulation Rigging: Create complex simulation rigs for characters and creatures using Maya, nCloth, nHair, and other proprietary tools.
  • Shot Execution: Execute shots using simulation rigs and deliver finished assets to the Lighting department.
  • Collaboration: Liaise with other departments involved in the creature workflow, including Modelling, Rigging, Animation, Lighting, and Groom.
  • Tool Development: Be involved in the development of departmental tools and techniques to improve efficiency and quality.
  • Communication: Meet with production and leads to discuss schedules, deadlines, and project requirements.
  • Professional Development: Stay up-to-date with new tools, software, data, and related technology to maintain expertise and contribute to the growth of the department.
Requirements:
  • Experience: Previous experience in a similar role, with a strong background in CG creature projects.
  • Technical Skills: A thorough knowledge of Maya, experience with dynamic simulation tools, and a good understanding of pipeline and workflow issues.
  • Soft Skills: Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Desirable Skills:
  • Programming/Scripting: Experience with programming languages and scripting tools.
  • Modelling/Rigging: Skills and experience in modelling and rigging.
  • Unix/Linux: Familiarity with Unix/Linux systems environment.
  • Attention to Detail: A good eye for detail and the ability to apply reference material effectively in a simulation environment.
  • Anatomy Knowledge: A good understanding of human and animal anatomy.

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