Lead Creature FX TD

1 week ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Framestore Full time

Framestore is looking for a Lead Creature TD to join the Melbourne studio

The Lead Creature TD will lead a team responsible for setting up skin, muscle, cloth and hair simulations for our hero and secondary characters and creatures. Other responsibilities include, maintaining and supporting those rigs/setups through production as well as running shots in production.

Responsibilities

Lead, train and mentor a team of Creature TDsProvide feedback and troubleshooting on shotsBuild, maintain and test simulation rigs and setupsDevelop tools to assist in building simulation rigs and running shot simulationsRun simulations, perform technical animation and shot sculpting for shots in productionCreatively troubleshoot and solve problems independentlyReceive and address technical and creative feedback from supervisors and leadWork efficiently as part of a team, or independently, to complete assigned shotsMeet schedules and deadlines whilst maintaining the highest standards.

Qualifications and Experience

Currently performing as a Senior or Lead level Creature TDHigh level of proficiency with industry-standard software such as Maya and/or Houdini
Good knowledge of nCloth, nHair, and/or Vellum
Excellent sense for physically based motion and understanding of animation principles
Ability to clearly and effectively communicate complex topics relevant to CFX and connected departments
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability and willingness to multi-task
Working knowledge of Python (and/or Mel)
5 years of experience in film/animation/VFX

In addition, experience of any of the following is highly desirable:

Experience with Ziva DynamicsExperience with HoudiniExperience with Marvelous DesignerPrevious rigging experiencePrevious experience in Linux

Framestore is proud to employ extraordinary talent across all genders, races, nationalities, religions, ages, abilities and sexual preferences. We aim to encourage and support all of our current and future employees to achieve their potential. No job applicant will receive less favourable treatment on any basis when applying for a career with us.


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