Digital Animation Simulation Specialist
7 days ago
Job Overview
At Industrial Light & Magic, we're seeking an experienced Digital Animation Simulation Specialist to join our team.
About the Role
We're looking for a highly skilled professional with expertise in Maya rigging, simulation shotwork, and corrective sculpting. As a Digital Animation Simulation Specialist, you will be responsible for creating outstanding character and creature simulations using software technologies.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Rigging and Enveloping: Provide expert-level rigging and enveloping in Maya for vehicles, characters, and creatures.
- Simulation Shotwork: Run complex simulations for cloth, hair, rigid body, crowd, or muscle simulations.
- Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot creature pipeline issues for artists in other disciplines.
- Utility Scripting: Script utilities, tools, and plug-ins in Maya to enhance productivity and efficiency.
- Collaboration: Participate in reviews, dailies, and department meetings as required.
About You
- Relevant Experience: 1-2 years of relevant professional experience and a diploma in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography, or related field.
- Maya Rigging Expertise: Proven experience as a Maya rigger for assets in digital animation, visual effects, games, commercials.
- Simulation Knowledge: Experience running simulation shotwork.
- Corrective Sculpting: Familiarity with corrective sculpting techniques.
- Anatomy and Enveloping: Knowledge of anatomy and enveloping principles.
- Team Player: Positive attitude and excellent communication skills.
Salary Range: $80,000 - $120,000 per year.
About ILM: Industrial Light & Magic is the leading effects facility in the world, serving the motion picture, commercial production, and attraction industries. We've created visual effects for over 325 feature films and have played a key role in seven of the top 10 worldwide box-office hits of all time.
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