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An established industry player is looking for talented individuals to join their Research and Development team. This role offers the chance to work on award-winning tools that have contributed to Oscar-winning visual effects in feature films. Candidates will engage in exciting projects involving 3D geometry, animation, and particle effects, utilizing their C++ programming expertise. If you have a passion for technology and creativity, this opportunity could be your next big step in the film or gaming industry. Join a team that values innovation and excellence, and make a significant impact in the world of visual effects.
Candidates should have expertise in C++ combined with an exceptional academic background in mathematics and computer science.
Our Research and Development team has received many prestigious industry awards, including two Technical Achievement Awards from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and four back-to-back Editor's Choice Innovation Awards from Computer Graphics World Magazine. Moreover, feature films using our tools have received the Oscar (TM) for Best Visual Effects in five of the past six years.
R&D projects exist in the areas of modeling (creation of 3D geometry), animation (time-based motion tools), character development (both photo-realistic and cartoon-like), 2D image manipulation (paint and compositing technology), particle effects (simulation of fire, smoke, rain, and other natural phenomena), lighting/rendering, and dynamics/simulation (including physically-based simulation such as cloth, fluids, and rigid-body dynamics).
All applications should be submitted by e-mail in Word, PDF, or text formats only. If you graduated within the last five years, please include a summary of your overall and final-year GPA for all post-secondary institutions that you have attended, as well as your COOP performance evaluations, if applicable. Official transcripts are not required for interview purposes, but will be required as a condition of employment.