Facial Rigging TD Expression of Interest (London)

Facial Rigging TD Expression of InterestJoin to apply for the Facial Rigging TD Expression of Interest role at FramestoreFacial Rigging TD Expression of Interest1 month ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Facial Rigging TD Expression of Interest role at FramestorePlease note we are currently only taking speculative applications and are not actively hiring.Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.The multi-Oscar-winning creative Film & Episodic Studio at Framestore has worked with some of the greatest storytellers in film today. Collaborating with directors and producers across the complete filmmaking process to help design, plan and create beautiful images, we focus on finding innovative creative solutions to support their vision and set new standards for visual effects in cinema.Framestore combines talent and technology to bring life to everything we create. Driven by creativity and inspired by the future, we set out every day to reframe the possible.About The RoleFacial Rigging Technical Directors are responsible for designing, creating and maintaining highly accurate and efficient face rigs for high end visual effects films. The Facial Riggers work closely with Modellers and Animators to develop and refine rigs that meet the specific requirements of a VFX pipeline.What Youll DoPrototype, implement and refine facial controls and deformation rigsTroubleshoot and fix rig issues, collect artistic feedback and fine tune face rig behaviourBecome a proficient user and contributor of the extensive rigging tool-set and in-house deformersExplore and improve on existing face creation workflowCreate simple tools to help animation workflow and rig interactionWork within the pipeline and rigging standardsMeet delivery deadlines under production constraintsRequirementsStrong understanding of human face anatomy and facial expressionsRealistic or cartoon-style eye and mouth rigs, Knowledge of FACSGeneral Maya riggingA passion for creating believable CG characters and the requisite attention to detailExperience with scripting (i.e. Python) and the ability to follow strict coding standardsAnalytical and artistic skills, creativity and visual problem solvingTeam work, communication and time management skillsThe ability to write technical documentation and present your work (wiki, screen capture etc.)Strong interest in comparative anatomyYou might also haveExperience with facial motion capture, solving and retargeting a plusLife drawing or organic modelling especially human anatomyBasic knowledge of dynamics (Maya Hair, nCloth, nParticle etc.)Decent maths background a plusAccessibility StatementOur London studio is fully accessible, with step-free entry, accessible toilets on all floors, and quiet spaces available. We are committed to supporting disabled colleagues and providing an inclusive workplace for everyone.Application ProcessTo apply, please complete the linked application form or email your resume and portfolio to [email protected] with the subject line: Facial Rigging Technical Director EOI London.We review all applications manually and do not use artificial intelligence to screen candidates. 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