Character Animation Simulation Specialist

4 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeSimulationSpecialist Full time $90,000 - $124,000

As a seasoned simulation specialist, you will be responsible for crafting CFX assets and setups that bring characters and creatures to life. This includes skin, muscle, cloth, and hair simulations for our hero and secondary characters.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in industry-standard software such as Maya and/or Houdini, with a strong understanding of animation principles and physically based motion.

A key aspect of this role is collaboration with the production team to troubleshoot and solve complex problems independently. Strong communication skills are essential for conveying technical and creative ideas to supervisors and leads.

In addition to the necessary technical skills, we are looking for someone who can effectively prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Desirable skills include experience with Ziva Dynamics, Marvelous Designer, and previous rigging experience. A working knowledge of Python (and/or Mel) is also highly valued.

Our ideal candidate has 3 years of experience in film/animation/VFX, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality results under tight deadlines.

**Responsibilities**

  • Build, maintain, and test simulation rigs and setups
  • Develop tools to streamline simulation workflows
  • Run simulations, perform technical animation, and shot sculpting for shots in production
  • Collaborate with the production team to troubleshoot and solve complex problems

**Qualifications and Experience**

  • High level of proficiency in industry-standard software (Maya and/or Houdini)
  • Excellent understanding of animation principles and physically based motion
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to communicate complex ideas
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously

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