Lead Digital Humans Td - Vancouver, Canada - Scanline VFX

Scanline VFX

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Vancouver, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Scanline VFX, a Netflix Company, is an award-winning, global leader in the visual effects industry with studios in 7 core locations.

From humble beginnings over 30 years ago, we've grown to a team of over 1,400 made up of diverse nationalities from around the world.

Underpinned by a commitment to innovation, Eyeline Studios, Scanline's virtual production division, is rethinking the future of real-time filmmaking by providing content creators with unmatched flexibility.

Come and join an innovative and collaborative team and be challenged to do the best work of your career

The Lead Digital Humans TD works in the Digital Human Department to design, develop, test, and troubleshoot new digital human workflows for VFX shows and Virtual Production.

They are capable of balancing complex tasks and have the ability to organize and automate their workflow.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Builds and designs new workflows in and out of Maya and inhouse tools for advanced digital humans. This may include workflows in motion capture, virtual production, and other software
Tests and troubleshoots and makes adjustments as necessary throughout the production cycle
Mentors other members of Digital Humans, Lookdev, Rigging, Groom and CFX teamContribute/develop tools, rig modules, workflow, and plugins for VFX and VP departments
Runs simulations for shot production in VFX and VP workflow; troubleshoots and provides revision based on the feedback from supervisor or client
Supports pipeline animation principles, timing, and departmental interdependenciesCommunicates and partners with the Digtial Humans, Modelling, Lookdev, Rigging, and CFX department on an ongoing basis regarding updates, changes, and general status updates

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's Degree/Diploma in art and/or engineering or equivalent experience
Minimum four (4) years of rigging and/or CFX experience for high profile VFX and/or animation projectsExpert knowledge/experience of human/creature anatomies
Expert knowledge of human deformation and puppet rigging techniquesKnowledge of Groom, Lookdev, Modelling is desirable
Expert knowledge of MayaStrong Python experience (a plus)Houdini, Ziva, Unreal, XGen experience a plus
Motion Capture experience (Motion Builder, Faceware) a plus
Shot finaling experience a plus

BENEFITS
We offer extended medical, disability and dental insurance.

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