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Lead Creature FX TD

  • On-site
    • Mumbai, Mahārāshtra, India
  • Film - Mumbai

Job description

Creature FX Artists are responsible for providing a wide variety of dynamic simulations for character based work; including clothing, hair, muscle, skin as well as any post simulation sculpting and finaling.


Responsibilities:

  • Lead and mentor a team

  • The creation of simulation rigs for characters and creatures using Maya, nCloth and additional proprietary tools

  • Shot execution using simulation rigs and the delivery of finished assets to the Lighting department

  • Liaison with other departments involved in the creature workflow - Modeling, Rigging, Animation and Lighting

  • Involvement in the development of departmental tools and techniques

  • Meeting set schedules and deadlines while maintaining the highest standards

  • Regularly communicating with Production and Leads regarding schedules and deadlines

Job requirements

Essential Skills:

  • Previous experience in a similar role

  • Previous experience on CG creature projects

  • A thorough knowledge of Maya

  • Experience with some of the following types of dynamic simulation: cloth, hair/fur, feathers, skin and muscle

  • Experience of creating simulation rigs and setups for shows

  • Good problem solving skills

  • An appreciation of both the aesthetic and technical requirements of the role

  • A good eye for detail

  • A strong work ethic, and a willingness to be involved in both development and shot execution

  • The ability to work as part of a team in a challenging and deadline orientated environment

  • A good understanding of pipeline and workflow issues

  • Excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to liaise across departments


Desirable Skills:

  • Programming/scripting experience (e.g. Mel, Python and/or C++)

  • Experience of developing tools, scripts and plug-ins to help streamline workflow

  • Modeling and Rigging skills and experience

  • A good understanding of Maya constraints and deformers

  • A knowledge of Qualoth or any other simulation software

  • Experience of working under a Unix/Linux systems environment


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 job applicant will receive less favourable treatment on any basis when applying for a career with us.


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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.