DreamWorks Feature - Character Effects Artist

“What would you say you do here?”

• Designs and crafts character effects such as cloth and fur simulations.

• Develops generalized tools, used in Character FX, to help improve the pipeline.

• Creates cloth and hair simulations, prop animation and animation cleanup for shot work in production.

• Creatively solve problems and achieve art direction for a shot.

• Troubleshoot and solve problems independently.

• Demonstrate artistic vision and appropriately expand upon the art direction given.

• Technical Animation for shots in production.

• Cloth and Fur simulations.

• Deformations, procedural modeling and animation.

“What do I need to have in order to do this job?”

• Excellent eye for motion and solid understanding of animation principles.

• Solid understanding of software such as Maya and Houdini.

• Scripting proficiency in Mel and Python.

• Good problem-solving abilities.

• Strong communication skills.

• Ability to handle and resolve recurring problems.

• Ability to prioritize, work independently or within a group, and proceed with objectives without supervision. 

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered

• Upon request provide a reel/portfolio of work examples -- if available, include a web address when you submit your resume.

Desired Qualifications: “What can I offer?”

• Exposure to rigging tools and surface modeling techniques preferred.

• Dynamic simulation background preferred.

• Production experience preferred.

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week.

Salary range: $89,752 - $130,000

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