Rigging Developer - Feat Anim
DNEG CREATIVE SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED · Mumbai · onsite · Posted 3d ago
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Job Description / Key Purpose of the Job:
DNEG, a highly regarded studio specialising in animation and visual effects (VFX), seeks a skilled and experienced Rigging Developer with a strong passion for technical problem-solving to join their rigging department. The ideal candidate for this position will possess a wealth of experience working within Animation or VFX studios and a thorough understanding of rigging workflows and techniques. As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for developing, enhancing, and creating new workflow tools and rigging modules. You will also be accountable for tackling troubleshooting tasks and supporting the team. You will also organize training sessions for the rigging team, ensuring that the team is well-trained and that documentation is up-to-date.
Key Responsibilities / Job Duties
DNEG, a highly regarded studio specialising in animation and visual effects (VFX), seeks a skilled and experienced Rigging Developer with a strong passion for technical problem-solving to join their rigging department. The ideal candidate for this position will possess a wealth of experience working within Animation or VFX studios and a thorough understanding of rigging workflows and techniques. As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for developing, enhancing, and creating new workflow tools and rigging modules. You will also be accountable for tackling troubleshooting tasks and supporting the team. You will also organize training sessions for the rigging team, ensuring that the team is well-trained and that documentation is up-to-date.
Key Responsibilities / Job Duties
- Work with show leadership to design, build, and support new and existing tools and techniques related to character rigging, crowds, and CFX workflows.
- Closely interact with rigging artists to help improve their workflows.
- Develop clean, maintainable, and documented solutions.
- Collaborate with other departments on all character-related workflows to ensure data flows in and out of the rigging department correctly and efficiently.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- Five-plus years of experience as a Character Technical Director
- Two-plus years of experience in software development
- Experience with Maya API
- Strong Python software development
- Experience with object-oriented software design
- Development experience and ability to work closely with end-users
- Attention to detail and strong communication skills
- Experience in problem-solving and balancing quick turnaround with long-term quality
- Master's degree or higher in Computer Science or related field
- Experience with other third-party DCC applications used in VFX and Animation, such as Houdini or Blender
- Experience with C++ software development
- Experience with USD and its usage in feature production pipelines
- Experience in Unreal Engine 5
- Experience in Bifrost (Maya)
- Experience in ZIVA
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C++ Software DevelopmentBifrost MayaZIVAUSDUnreal Engine 5Python software developmentMaya APIobject-oriented software design
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DNEG CREATIVE SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED
Animation & VFX
1001-5000
employees
London
GB
₹7.3L PA avg
Avg at DNEG CREATIVE SERVICES
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DNEG Creative Services delivers visual entertainment solutions, specializing in feature films and television content, backed by a recognized team with numerous prestigious awards.
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