- Develop and execute Character FX (CFX) for a wide range of projects, including cloth, hair, feathers, muscle, and rigid body simulations.
- Design, develop, and maintain tools and workflows using Python and other scripting languages to enhance pipeline efficiency and artist productivity.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the Character FX team, helping them troubleshoot complex issues and foster skill development.
- Collaborate closely with other departments such as Rigging, Animation, and Surfacing to ensure seamless integration of Character FX assets.
- Stay current with industry trends and new technologies, evaluating and implementing new tools and techniques to advance visual quality.
- Optimize and troubleshoot character FX setups to consistently meet performance and quality standards.
- Strong programming skills are essential. Experience with other languages such as C++ or VEX is a plus.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar technical role or in character effects in a production environment is preferred.
- High intermediate to advanced proficiency with SideFX Houdini, including knowledge of its procedural processes, Vellum, and various solvers.
- Proven experience in developing tools and workflows for production pipelines.
- Deep understanding of simulation principles for cloth, hair, feathers, and muscles.
- Excellent problem-solving and professional communication skills.
- Develop and execute Character FX (CFX) for a wide range of projects, including cloth, hair, feathers, muscle, and rigid body simulations.
- Design, develop, and maintain tools and workflows using Python and other scripting languages to enhance pipeline efficiency and artist productivity.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the Character FX team, helping them troubleshoot complex issues and foster skill development.
- Collaborate closely with other departments such as Rigging, Animation, and Surfacing to ensure seamless integration of Character FX assets.
- Stay current with industry trends and new technologies, evaluating and implementing new tools and techniques to advance visual quality.
- Optimize and troubleshoot character FX setups to consistently meet performance and quality standards.
- Strong programming skills are essential. Experience with other languages such as C++ or VEX is a plus.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar technical role or in character effects in a production environment is preferred.
- High intermediate to advanced proficiency with SideFX Houdini, including knowledge of its procedural processes, Vellum, and various solvers.
- Proven experience in developing tools and workflows for production pipelines.
- Deep understanding of simulation principles for cloth, hair, feathers, and muscles.
- Excellent problem-solving and professional communication skills. Reference: ECNJOBID in the application
CFX Pipeline Technician - Montreal (administrative region) - Sony Imageworks
Description
Overview / À propos du rôle
Full time, project-based. Language in work environment - Excellent communication skills in both French and English to deal with global aspects of business.
À temps plein, pour un projet. Langue dans l'environnement de travail - Excellentes compétences en français et en anglais pour traiter de tous les aspects globaux de l'entreprise.
Responsibilities / Responsabilités
Responsibilities / Responsabilités (français): Développer et exécuter les effets de personnage (CFX) pour un large éventail de projets, y compris les simulations de tissus, de cheveux, de plumes, de muscles et de corps rigides; concevoir, développer et maintenir des outils et des flux de travail pour améliorer l'efficacité des pipelines et la productivité des artistes; fournir des conseils techniques et un mentorat à l'équipe; collaborer avec d'autres services pour assurer l'intégration; se tenir au courant des tendances de l'industrie; optimiser et dépanner les configurations d'effets de personnage.
Requirements / Exigences
Exigences / Qualifications (français): Compétences solides en programmation Python; expérience avec C++ ou VEX est un atout. Minimum 5 ans d'expérience dans un rôle technique similaire ou en effets de personnages en production; maîtrise avancée de SideFX Houdini (Vellum et solveurs); expérience avérée dans le développement d'outils et de flux de travail; compréhension approfondie des principes de simulation; excellentes aptitudes à la résolution de problèmes et à la communication.
Nous sommes une entreprise qui valorise l'innovation et la collaboration. Si vous êtes un artiste technique dévoué et motivé, prêt à relever un nouveau défi, nous vous encourageons à postuler dès aujourd'hui.
We are an company that values innovation and collaboration. If you are a dedicated technical artist and motivated to take on a new challenge, we encourage you to apply today.
Les avantages sociaux et conditions: les soins de santé, le remboursement des frais de scolarité, les REER, congés maladie et vacances, et les augmentations salariales applicables. Le salaire de base offert dépendra de facteurs tels que les qualifications, l'expérience, et l'emplacement du poste. Veuillez noter que vous devez être en mesure de fournir une bande démo qui illustre pertinemment votre expérience artistique et technique, et qui comprend les nuances propres à ce rôle.
Benefits per company policy: include healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSPs, Sick and Vacation leave, standard increases as applicable. The base salary offered will depend on factors including qualifications, years of relevant experience, education level, certifications, and location. You must be able to provide a showreel that accurately demonstrates your artistic and technical experience, including nuances specific to this role.
Note: Sony Pictures Entertainment souscrit au principe de l'égalité d'accès à l'emploi. Nous évaluons les candidats qualifiés sans égard à la race, à la couleur, à la religion, au sexe, à l'origine nationale, au handicap, à l'âge, à l'orientation sexuelle, à l'identité de genre ou à d'autres caractéristiques protégées.
Adresse: 700 Rue Saint-Hubert, Suite 400, Montreal QC HY2 0C1
Project based, Full Time
Language in work environment - Excellent communication skills in both French and English to deal with global aspects of business
Benefits per company policy: include healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSP's, Sick and Vacation leave, standard increases as applicable
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and passionate CFX Pipeline Tech to join our team. This pivotal role involves the development and maintenance of our character effects pipeline, with a focus on dynamic simulations and innovative workflows. The ideal candidate is highly technical, possesses a creative aesthetic, and excels in a large, collaborative studio environment. We strongly encourage candidates with deep programming expertise to apply, as we are open to considering individuals with limited or no prior experience in Character FX. This is a CFX show-level position. The role requires close collaboration with internal CFX Pipeline leadership, Software, CFX Supervisors, and various CFX leads. This position reports to the CFX Pipeline leadership.
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