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Senior Character TD (DNEG Animation)

England, United Kingdom (On-site)

Senior Character TD (DNEG Animation)

3 Hours ago • All levels

About the job

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DNEG Animation seeks a Senior Character TD with proven experience in creature/character projects. Must have a strong understanding of Maya, character specialisation, anatomy, physics, and mathematics. Experience with proprietary tools and pipeline issues is essential.

Description

Position at DNEG

Since 2014, DNEG’s Feature Animation division has been collaborating with filmmakers and IP owners to create high-end animated feature films. Currently in production on major animated features we are looking for new talent to join our growing team. Thriving on collaboration and the creative energy it provides, we will craft together spectacular visuals and bring to life the vision of both major Hollywood studios and independent productions! Visit our website to find out more about Feature Animation at DNEG: https://www.dneg.com/feature-animation/

We aim to compete with the best in the business and will depend on our Character TDs to create animation rigs for characters, creatures, props, and vehicles. From time to time, it may be necessary to implement proprietary tools to aid in creating animation rigs. This is a team effort, so you'll work closely with our Rigging Supervisors and Animation Leads/Supervisors to develop the most suitable rigging solutions.

Must Have

Needs to have proven years of experience with significant creature/character projects
Thorough knowledge of their area of character specialisation (i.e., body, face, mechanical rigs)
Full working knowledge of Maya
Needs to be comfortable with the more technical aspects of character/creature work where appropriate and have strong visual and artistic skills
Familiarity with pipeline issues and a typical character/creature-heavy post-production environment
Extensive understanding of human and animal anatomy
Understanding of the fundamental laws of physics
Proficiency in mathematics (linear algebra)
Fundamental animation knowledge

Nice to Have

Programming or scripting skills (i.e., MEL, Python, C++) would be beneficial but not essential

About You

Good communication skills
Team oriented
Courteous and helpful
Pro-active
Adaptable
Able to take direction well
Good organisational skills
Excellent time management skills

About Us
We are DNEG, one of the world’s leading visual effects and animation companies for the creation of award-winning feature film, television, and multiplatform content. We employ more than 9,000 people with worldwide offices and studios across North America (Los Angeles, Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver), Europe (London), Asia (Bangalore, Mohali, Chennai, Mumbai) and Australia (Sydney).

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About The Company

DNEG

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DNEG is a world-leading visual entertainment services company for the creation of feature film, television, and multiplatform content, with worldwide offices and studios across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

DNEG’s critically acclaimed work has earned the company seven Academy Awards® for Best Visual Effects and numerous BAFTA, Primetime EMMY® Awards and VES Awards for its high-quality VFX work.

Visit www.dneg.com for DNEG’s current and upcoming projects on behalf of Hollywood and global studio and production company.