gplourde
07-25-2006, 07:10 PM
Under the supervision of the CPA, the animation technical director must ensure the development and smooth operation of animation tools in collaboration with technical directors on the project (graphics, level design and programming).
1. Ensure the development of the animation production pipeline.
Establish, document and monitor the animation production pipeline (character modelling, animations, exports)
With a view to data optimization and quality, establish a technical chart and make sure it is followed by animators throughout production
2. Monitor development of production tools, and their deployment in the production pipeline.
Ensure work methods and standards (nomenclature) regarding the deployment and use of production tools are applied
Provide technical support to the animation team
3. Provide constant 3DSMax8 support to the graphics team.
Deploy 3DSMax8 (ensure compatibility with the various production tools) in collaboration with the computer team
Provide ongoing support on 3DStudioMax: optimization and debugging of specific animation sequences, as required
Working jointly with other TDs, establish the nomenclature for MAX scenes, animation banks and objects for the animation team
4. Create support tools to speed up production of certain procedural tasks the animation team is responsible for.
Design scripts at the request of producers or CPX.
Document the scripts designed in order to ensure their development.
Ensure the development and improvement of scripts during production.
Job requirements:
5 years experience with 3dsmax, Character Studio, motionbuilder and Maxscript
Motion Capture experience
Solid experience in real-time 3D video games
Xbox console development experience an asset
Excellent technical knowledge and a marked interest in the area
Well-organized and meticulous
Good oral and written communication skills
Good interpersonal skills, capable of working with a team
Bilingual (French and English) an asset
Must be willing to relocate to montreal
Please send resume to Guillaume Plourde at guillaume.plourde@ubisoft.com
1. Ensure the development of the animation production pipeline.
Establish, document and monitor the animation production pipeline (character modelling, animations, exports)
With a view to data optimization and quality, establish a technical chart and make sure it is followed by animators throughout production
2. Monitor development of production tools, and their deployment in the production pipeline.
Ensure work methods and standards (nomenclature) regarding the deployment and use of production tools are applied
Provide technical support to the animation team
3. Provide constant 3DSMax8 support to the graphics team.
Deploy 3DSMax8 (ensure compatibility with the various production tools) in collaboration with the computer team
Provide ongoing support on 3DStudioMax: optimization and debugging of specific animation sequences, as required
Working jointly with other TDs, establish the nomenclature for MAX scenes, animation banks and objects for the animation team
4. Create support tools to speed up production of certain procedural tasks the animation team is responsible for.
Design scripts at the request of producers or CPX.
Document the scripts designed in order to ensure their development.
Ensure the development and improvement of scripts during production.
Job requirements:
5 years experience with 3dsmax, Character Studio, motionbuilder and Maxscript
Motion Capture experience
Solid experience in real-time 3D video games
Xbox console development experience an asset
Excellent technical knowledge and a marked interest in the area
Well-organized and meticulous
Good oral and written communication skills
Good interpersonal skills, capable of working with a team
Bilingual (French and English) an asset
Must be willing to relocate to montreal
Please send resume to Guillaume Plourde at guillaume.plourde@ubisoft.com