DreamWorks Animation · 21 hours ago
DreamWorks Feature - Character Effects Artist
Glendale, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$90K/yr - $130K/yrDreamWorks Animation is looking for adventurous dreamers to join their team as a Character Effects Artist. This role involves designing and crafting character effects, developing tools for Character FX, and creating simulations for production work while demonstrating artistic vision and problem-solving skills.
AnimationFilmMedia and Entertainment
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Exposure to rigging tools and surface modeling techniques preferred
Dynamic simulation background preferred
Production experience preferred
Company
DreamWorks Animation
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. engages in the development, production, and exploitation of animated films and associated characters
Founded in 1994
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15M2016-04-28Acquired
2015-02-12Post Ipo Equity· $15M
2004-10-28IPO
Leadership Team
Kate Swanborg
SVP, Technology Communications and Strategic Alliances
Shabrayia Cleaver
Associate Producer / Producer (Feature/Short)
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