Produce high quality animations which create thrilling, story-driven moments
Work closely with the Rigging and Pipeline departments providing suggestions and feedback to improve character setup, rigs and tool functionality
Submitting shots for review and follow through with notes and feedback if required
Meet delivery deadlines under production constraints
Work closely with Supervisors and Pipeline department to develop tools and workflows associated with animation
ESSENTIAL SKILLS:
A thorough knowledge of Maya
An excellent understanding of motion, weight, balance and form
An excellent understanding of rigs and typical rigging set-ups and transferring data between tools
A working knowledge of Modeling, Rigging and Mel/Python scripting
A thorough understanding of the visual effects pipeline
Superb problem-solving skills and ability to take the initiative and offer ideas and suggestions
Excellent listening and communication skills, and the ability to receive direction and criticism
Excellent presentation/communication skills in dailies/reviews by clearly and briefly outlining what has been accomplished and what next should be addressed in the shot
Demonstrates an excellent aesthetic eye, anticipating potential problems
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
ADDITIONAL SKILLS:
A traditional animation and/or art background
Previous experience working with motion capture data
Good knowledge of cinematic language and camera terminology
Basic knowledge of Python and/or Mel scripting
ABOUT YOU:
A passion for animating realistic CG characters and assets
Exceptional attention to detail
Calm under pressure
Analytical, logical and methodical in your approach