Hasta La Motion!

• To provide a wide variety of dynamic simulations for character-based work, including clothing, hair, muscle and skin.

• The creation of simulation rigs for characters and creatures, using Maya nCloth & additional proprietary tools
• Shot execution using simulation rigs, and the delivery of finished assets to the Lighting Department
• Liaison with other departments involved in the creature workflow – eg, Modelling, Rigging, Animation & Lighting
• Involvement in the development of Departmental tools and techniques

• Previous production experience on CG creature projects
• Proficiency in using Maya
• Experience with some of the following types of dynamic simulation: cloth, hair/fur, feathers, skin and muscle
• Experience of creating simulation rigs and setups for shows
• Good problem solving skills
• An appreciation of both the aesthetic and technical requirements of the role
• A good eye for detail
• A strong work ethic, and a willingness to be involved in both development & shot execution
• Ability to work as part of a team in a challenging and deadline orientated environment
• Good understanding of pipeline and workflow issues
• Excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to liaise across departments

• Programming/scripting experience (eg. mel, Python and/or C++)
• Experience of developing tools, scripts and plug-ins to help streamline workflow
• Modelling skills
• Rigging experience
• Good understanding of Maya constraints and deformers
• A knowledge of Syflex or any other simulation software
• Experience of working under a Unix/Linux systems environment

Please email celine.beunier@framestore.com if you are interested in finding out more!