Houdini Crowd Artist at Cinesite collaborating on crowd simulations and animations for films. Engaging with animation teams to enhance creative options and improve quality in visual projects.
About the role
- Lead Animator at Image Engine overseeing animation quality and team collaboration in VFX production. Engaging in technical problem solving and facilitating artistic development within the animation team.
Responsibilities
- Work with the Supervisor to develop the style of creatures/characters, which may include creating poses/cycles and test work
- Animate dynamic, believable and appealing characters/non-character assets
- Apply client notes to all shots with minimal guidance
- Communicate successes and challenges faced by the team to the Animation Supervisor
- Manage time and resources to meet weekly targets
- Complete all quality control for animation they have submitted for review for artistic problems prior to Animation Supervisor’s review
- Be proficient in the pipeline, and be able to troubleshoot issues and assist animators
- Assist animators in interpreting the Client/Animation Supervisor's notes as needed
- Ensure the team has the tools and information they need to carry out their tasks
- Assist the Animation team in solving technical problems
- Assist Animators who are having trouble working with the animation rig as needed
- Work with the rigging department to solve problems with rigs
- In the absence of an assigned Animation Supervisor, act as a creative Lead working closely with Supervisors and Clients to execute the story and binding physics involved
- Attend dailies, reviews, and team meetings as required
Requirements
- 10+ years’ of experience animating character and non-character assets for VFX/feature films
- Experience leading teams (6+ people) on large projects of 300 + shots
- Demonstrated expert knowledge of traditional animation principles, acting, film production and compositional design
- Ability to animate multiple types of character/non-character assets from simple to complex with a minimum of supervision
- Strong visual storyteller and well-versed in cinematography: camera angles, composition and continuity
- Excellent attention to detail when finalizing, approving or quality controlling work
- Ability to balance quick turnaround while achieving a high degree of aesthetic quality.
Benefits
- Extended healthcare from day 1, premiums 100% covered by Image Engine
- Up to 8 paid Health and Wellness days per year.
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