Creature TD - CFX (DNEG Animation)

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 simulation s . You will find technical and creative solutions to develop high quality rigs and simulations according to the needs of the production .

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

Programming or scripting skills (e.g. Python, Mel), depending on the area of specialisation

An interest i n 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 tea m 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