Character FX TD - Hair, Fur & Cloth Specialist

Sony Pictures Imageworks; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading visual effects studio in Vancouver seeks a Character FX Technical Director to create set-ups and animate character features like hair and cloth. The successful candidate will have strong knowledge of Maya and scripting languages. This role offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from $26.44 to $53.80 depending on experience and position, plus benefits like healthcare and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

Healthcare

Tuition reimbursement

RRSP

Sick and vacation leave

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of relevant software including Maya, Linux, and UNIX.
• Scripting ability in MEL, Perl, and Python highly desirable.
• 2-3 years of relevant experience may be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Create set-ups, models, and animations for character features.
• Meet productivity and quota targets.
• Participate in writing utility scripts to streamline simulation development.
• Work efficiently as part of a team or independently.

Skills

Knowledge of Maya

Scripting in MEL

Scripting in Perl

Scripting in Python

Knowledge of Linux

Knowledge of UNIX

Education

2-year diploma or 1-year certificate

Job description

A leading visual effects studio in Vancouver seeks a Character FX Technical Director to create set-ups and animate character features like hair and cloth. The successful candidate will have strong knowledge of Maya and scripting languages. This role offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from $26.44 to $53.80 depending on experience and position, plus benefits like healthcare and tuition reimbursement.