Creature TD - CFX (DNEG Animation)

Performance (Animation, Creature, and FX) Mumbai, India

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Position at DNEG

PLEASE NOTE: We are accepting speculative applications only.

 

We do not currently have openings available for the position of CFX Artist, however, we are accepting speculative applications. 
If you would like to be considered for future opportunities, please submit an application. We will keep your details on our database
and contact you when a position becomes available, should you have the required skills and experience which match this position.
Creature TDs at Double Negative are integral to the development of animation and simulation rigs for creatures, digital doubles, vehicles, props and the subsequent simulations. You will find technical and creative solutions to develop high quality rigs and simulations according to the needs of the production.

 

Must Have

  • Minimum of 5 years' experience on feature films / Feature Animation
  • Thorough knowledge of an area of creature specialisation and a broad understanding of the other areas, which include rigging and enveloping in Maya, cloth, hair, flesh, rigid body destruction, crowd simulations
  • Full working knowledge of Maya and hands on experience in Houdini.
  • Be comfortable with the more technical aspects of creature work where appropriate
  • Have strong visual and artistic skills
  • Familiarity with pipeline issues and a typical creature heavy post production environment

 

Nice to Have

  • Programming or scripting skills (e.g. Python, Mel), depending on the area of specialisation
  • An interest in anatomy, tailoring, grooming or mechanics depending on your area of specialisation
  • Houdini Creature FX set-ups and simulation
  • A good General TD background
  • Strong understanding of Linux/Unix based operating systems

 

About You

  • Organised, pro-active and a self-starter
  • A team player and clear communicator, and a keenness for collaboration
  • Adaptable and with a willingness to learn new skills and techniques – including proprietary software
  • Calm under pressure and committed to meet production deadlines 
  • A positive, can-do attitude


About Us
We are DNEG, one of the world’s leading visual effects and animation companies for the creation of award-winning feature film, television, and multiplatform content. We employ more than 9,000 people with worldwide offices and studios across North America (Los Angeles, Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver), Europe (London), Asia (Bangalore, Mohali, Chennai, Mumbai) and Australia (Sydney).

At DNEG, we fundamentally believe that embracing our differences is a vital component of our collective success. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive work environment for our global teams, where everyone feels they matter and belong. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of background, experience or disability. Please let us know if you need any adjustments or support during the application process, we will do our best to accommodate your needs. We look forward to meeting you!

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