DreamWorks 1
10-27-2006, 07:46 PM
The Character Technical Director is responsible for constructing 3D character rigs and animation interfaces, and establishing muscle, skin, hair, fur and/or clothing behaviors which range from broad squash and stretch to realistic physical simulations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
* Design, create, test and maintain character set ups
* Work with Modeling to create a model that meets technical needs
* Work with R&D to design, debug and evaluate new tools
* Collaborate with animators to design motion controls
* Develop and maintain character motion and deformation systems
* Develop new techniques and processes to solve character production challenges
* Work with PE and/or Dept TDs to integrate and maintain setups
* Work with FX and CharFX to provide them with information needed to integrate characters and digital effects
* Work with Lighting to achieve final model for rendering
* Write utility scripts and programs to streamline the setup process
* Communicate information about new tools and techniques to others on show and across shows
* Facilitate communication between all departments mentioned above
* Work with production management to prioritize tasks
* Keep supervisors informed of progress, changes, roadblocks and other critical issues
* Participate in training, recruiting and other global department tasks as requested
Qualifications, Education and/or Experience
* 3+ years production experience
* Knowledge of traditional animation techniques and the principles of character motion
* Knowledge of anatomy
* Training in visual arts and understanding of form, geometry and movement
* Knowledge of academics such as linear algebra, trigonometry, geometry, calculus and differential geometry
* Knowledge in programming and software development skills
* Unix experience desired
* Excellent communication and presentation skills
To Apply:
1. Please paste/copy resume into the body of an email with the subject line of "Matte Painter" and send to jobs@dreamworks.com
*Attachments of ANY kind are automatically deleted by our system due to virus concerns.
2. Send Demo Reel to:
DreamWorks Animation: Recruiting Dept.
Attn: Character TD
1000 Flower Street
Glendale, CA 91201
Shrek us out at: www.dreamworksanimation.com
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
* Design, create, test and maintain character set ups
* Work with Modeling to create a model that meets technical needs
* Work with R&D to design, debug and evaluate new tools
* Collaborate with animators to design motion controls
* Develop and maintain character motion and deformation systems
* Develop new techniques and processes to solve character production challenges
* Work with PE and/or Dept TDs to integrate and maintain setups
* Work with FX and CharFX to provide them with information needed to integrate characters and digital effects
* Work with Lighting to achieve final model for rendering
* Write utility scripts and programs to streamline the setup process
* Communicate information about new tools and techniques to others on show and across shows
* Facilitate communication between all departments mentioned above
* Work with production management to prioritize tasks
* Keep supervisors informed of progress, changes, roadblocks and other critical issues
* Participate in training, recruiting and other global department tasks as requested
Qualifications, Education and/or Experience
* 3+ years production experience
* Knowledge of traditional animation techniques and the principles of character motion
* Knowledge of anatomy
* Training in visual arts and understanding of form, geometry and movement
* Knowledge of academics such as linear algebra, trigonometry, geometry, calculus and differential geometry
* Knowledge in programming and software development skills
* Unix experience desired
* Excellent communication and presentation skills
To Apply:
1. Please paste/copy resume into the body of an email with the subject line of "Matte Painter" and send to jobs@dreamworks.com
*Attachments of ANY kind are automatically deleted by our system due to virus concerns.
2. Send Demo Reel to:
DreamWorks Animation: Recruiting Dept.
Attn: Character TD
1000 Flower Street
Glendale, CA 91201
Shrek us out at: www.dreamworksanimation.com