Hasta La Motion!

Character Rigger/TD

Specializing in feature film visual effects and animation for international and local producers, Toronto based digital studio, Mr. X Inc. is comprised of a unique and gifted team of artists, filmmakers and programmers devoted to the art, craft and technology of visual story-telling.

Our talented staff, committed to quality above all else, has achieved some of the most original and photo-realistic visual effects and animation seen on film to date. If you have the imagination, talent and drive, then Mr. X is looking for you.

We have an immediate need for a Character Rigging TD on a feature film project.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design and create animator friendly rigs that work with Maya’s referencing pipeline
• 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
• Write utility scripts and programs to streamline the setup process
• Communicate information about new tools and techniques to others
• Work with production management to prioritize tasks
• Keep supervisors informed of progress, changes, roadblocks and other critical issues

Qualifications:

• 3 years professional experience rigging characters for animation
• Previous experience Rigging in Houdini
• Excellent MEL scripting capabilities.
• 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
• Linux experience desired
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to function well in a team environment and be detail oriented

All interested applicants should email their resumes to recruiting@mrxfx.com with the subject reading “Character Rigging TD".



Please include the address of your web portfolio in your resume or send your demo reel to:


Attn: Recruiting/Character Rigging TD
Mr X Inc.
35 McCaul Street, Suite 100
Toronto, Ontario
M5T 1V7


We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

DOUBLE NEGATIVE VFX (LONDON) REQUIRE MATHS AND TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS TO SUPPORT OUR DIGITAL POST-PRODUCTION ENVIRONMENT
Linux / OSX / Windows / Perl / Python / C

Job Title: Technology Support/Technology Internship (12 months)
Department: Technology
Location: London
Reporting into: Head of Technology

THE CANDIDATE:

DO YOU LIKE FILMS?

This is an ideal first or second role and Double Negative welcomes graduates with a passion for film. We need people from a degree discipline ideally with a 2:1 or above in Computer Science, Mathematics or Physics with an understanding of the following technology: Linux / OSX / Windows / Perl / Python / C.
In addition to the technologies listed we have developed a huge amount of in house applications which will stretch and develop your skills further.

THE COMPANY:

WE NEED IT SUPPORT

Double Negative is a full-service Visual Effects facility capable of handling projects from initial design through on-set supervision and production to post-production. All key post-production technologies are available in-house to allow for maximum flexibility. Our R&D Department is constantly developing groundbreaking software to ensure we remain at the cutting edge of global VFX.
Over the last year the company has completed work on projects including: Angels and Demons, Quantum of Solace, Hellboy II: The Golden Army, The Dark Knight, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and many more (details on or website www.dneg.com).

THE ROLE:

YOU MAKE FILMS HAPPEN

Your choice of course may have led you to believe a career in creative media was not available to you, however Double Negative need your more then you think. Our Technology and R&D department are constantly working to develop and support innovative IT solutions to the huge challenges that each project presents.
Your responsibility is to ensure the smooth running and support of our business critical systems and assist our highly technical staff with their enquiries.

Linux / OSX / Windows / Perl / Python / C
FOR A CHALENGING IT CAREER WITHIN THE FILM INDUSTRY PLEASE APPLY TO JOBS@DNEG.COM OR SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO HANNAH ACOCK 77 SHAFTESBURY AVENUE, LONDON W1D 5DU