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Facial Rigging TD - Film & Episodic

On-site
  • London, England, United Kingdom
Film

Job description

Please note we are currently only taking speculative applications and are not actively hiring.


Facial Rigging Technical Directors are responsible for designing, creating and maintaining highly accurate and efficient face rigs for high end visual effects films. The Facial Riggers work closely with Modellers and Animators to develop and refine rigs that meet the specific requirements of a VFX pipeline.


A Facial Rigging Artist is responsible for the following tasks:

  • Prototype, implement and refine facial controls and deformation rigs

  • Troubleshoot and fix rig issues, collect artistic feedback and fine tune face rig behaviour

  • Become a proficient user and contributor of the extensive rigging tool-set and in-house deformers

  • Explore and improve on existing face creation workflow

  • Create simple tools to help animation workflow and rig interaction

  • Work within the pipeline and rigging standards

  • Meet delivery deadlines under production constraints

Job requirements

Essential Skills:

  • Facial anatomy, realistic eye and mouth rigs, Knowledge of FACS

  • General Maya rigging

  • A passion for creating believable CG characters and the requisite attention to detail

  • Python or Mel, GUI scripting and the ability to follow strict coding standards

  • Analytical and artistic skills, creativity and visual problem solving

  • Team work, communication and time management skills

  • The ability to write technical documentation and present your work (wiki, screen capture etc.)

  • Strong interest in comparative anatomy


Desirable Skills:

  • Life drawing or organic modelling especially human anatomy

  • Basic knowledge of dynamics (Maya Hair, nCloth, nParticle etc.)

  • Decent maths background a plus

  • Experience with facial motion capture, solving and retargeting a plus


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What if i don't have every skill you're looking for?

The requirements listed in our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules. You don’t have to satisfy every requirement or meet every qualification listed. If your skills are transferable and you feel like the role is right for you then we encourage you to apply. Applying gives you the opportunity to be considered for this role or for other roles that we might have coming up.

we are committed to equity and inclusion

Framestore is proud to employ extraordinary talent across all genders, races, nationalities, religions, ages, abilities and sexual preferences. We aim to encourage and support all of our current and future employees to achieve their potential. No individual will receive less favourable treatment on any basis when applying for a career with us.

If you need any assistance during the application or recruitment process please let us know and we will support you every step of the way.