CFX TD

Reporting to the CFX leadership, the CFX TD designs, builds and maintains in-house artist tools, UI and dynamic rigs. As a dotted line partner with the studio pipeline team, the CFX TD supports artist and production teams across studio projects with a focus on the CFX department.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• • Creates artist tools and UI for the CFX department
  • Partners with the management team to identify and implement existing and new pipeline features, tools, UI, and rigs
  • Troubleshoots artist tool issues and develops effective solutions in collaboration with pipeline team
  • Supports the production team and attends production meetings as needed for information and requirements gathering
  • Writes technical briefs and provides supporting documentation to studio teams
  • Identifies early areas of improvement and escalates issues as needed
  • Runs shots and supports various tasks assigned as needed

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Math, or similar discipline (preferred)
  • Minimum five (5) years of creature simulation experience in live action visual effects for feature films or similar production environment
  • Hair, cloth, muscle simulation experience in VFX feature films or similar development environment
  • Experience with muscle setup, simulation, and deformation is a plus.
  • Maya, Python, Mel Script experience (required)
  • Experience working with Maya API
  • Soup Maya experience (a plus)
  • C++, Max/Max Script (preferred)
  • Experience delivering complete milestones/tasks under tight deadlines
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Eye for detail, initiative, and excellent organizational skills
  • Able to work independently with minimal supervision as well as a team player
  • Quick learner with strong troubleshooting/problem-solving abilities

We offer extended medical, disability and dental insurance.