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Company Overview

Every great story has a new beginning. We're excited to announce that Discovery and *** *** have combined to become *** Discovery. WBD is a premier global *** and entertainment company offering audiences the world's most differentiated and complete portfolio of content, brands and franchises across television, film, sports, news, streaming and gaming. We're home to the world's best storytellers, creating world-class products for consumers. From brilliant creatives to technology trailblazers and beyond, join us as we step into the next chapter.

The Role:

Tt Games are looking for a Senior Character Rigger to join our Character Rigging Team.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work within the highly successful and creative Animation department supporting animators and producing high quality rigs and tools.

Core Skills & Experience:

• Creating control rigs for a wide variety of characters, creatures, and vehicles.

• In-depth knowledge, and technically proficient, in using Autodesk Maya is a must.

• Experienced in writing scripts, preferably with Python, to automate processes and support the animation pipeline.

• Able to liaise with the Lead Character Rigger, other technical support staff, and animators in trouble shooting and development.

• Show a sound understanding of animation principles and processes.

• We're looking for candidates who are self-motivated and enthusiastic.

• A good communicator and at ease with working in a team.

• Capable of working to tight deadlines.

• Degree, related qualification or equivalent experience in Animation.

About TT Games

Responsible for the best-selling and BAFTA-winning LEGO videogame series, TT Games is in the business of delighting children and grown-ups alike. With more than 25 years of success behind our studio, and as a valued part of *** Bros since 2007, we have incredibly exciting plans for future titles based on the world's biggest entertainment properties.

We are always on the lookout for bright, talented and motivated people to join our AAA studio and to be part of everything we do, because we know it is the talent and dedication of our employees that has made our more than 25 years of success possible.

TT Games offers successful candidates a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Our work environment is inclusive, relaxed and friendly - one of the best things about working here is our fantastic people! We aim to support work-life balance, and some of the benefits we're most proud of include: flexitime and other family-friendly benefits; discretionary bonus scheme; company pension scheme and life assurance. We also offer perks such as regular health and wellbeing activities (including on-site exercise classes), discounts on a wide range of company and partner products, free online training courses, complimentary fruit and a wide selection of drinks, social events and much more!

We expect high levels of ambition and innovation from our colleagues and an ability to flourish within the dynamic entertainment industry in which the company operates.

*** Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

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Job Summary:

We are looking for a creative problem solver who reflects the innovative spirit, creative talent, production excellence, collaborative mindset and passion for great storytelling that defines ILMxLAB.

Character Technical Artists design and build animation setups and systems, and partner with Modelers, Animators, Designers, and Engineers to bring our characters to life.

What You'll Do

• Design, build and test advanced animation rigs, setups, systems and workflows for a variety of ultra high-end characters, creatures, vehicles and props via Maya, Unreal and ILM's proprietary toolsets
  
• Assist in development & maintenance of systems and workflows for animating and rigging characters which expedite our character setup and animation process, as well as writing scripts to facilitate art production when required
  
• Up to date on the industry standard tools and systems (in Unreal Engine, Maya, etc.) and constantly curious about promising new techniques for skeletons, facial animation methodologies, and constraints used for character animation
  
• Develop familiarity of proprietary toolsets & workflows in the ILM pipeline, integrating as necessary with established best-practices for real-time production workflow, adapting and evolving to solve problems within that hybrid framework - this position calls for an individual who enjoys the difficulty of solving problems, with a keen attention to detail and sense of anticipation
  
• Consult in development of breakdowns, task lists, estimates, schedules, milestones and overall project goals as necessary; participate in project stand-ups, meetings, and reviews
  
• Actively participate in concept testing of new ideas and building of rapid prototypes
  

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years experience as a Character TD, Technical Artist-Rigger or Technical Animator role for AAA game development, directly supporting the production with rigging, scripting & tool development.
  
• 4+ years production experience with Maya, Maya API
  
• Excellent working knowledge of scripting - Maya Python/PyMEL, C++ API, and PySide/PyQt GUI design experience
  
• Knowledgeable of the real-time art production pipeline & process for different types of asset creation - especially of potential pitfalls and other risks involved with movement mechanics & deformation
  
• Strong grasp of basic animation principles, clear understanding of anatomy, kinematics & deformation
  
• Extensive experience with integration of performance capture animation for both body & face
  
• Experience with run-time, blend-tree based animation systems. Unreal and Maya experience preferred
  
• Bonus points for:
  
  • Deep knowledge of Unreal Animation features & toolsets: blueprints, component anims, physics-based anims, Sequencer, Matinee
    
  • Experience with cloth, hair, fracturing and rigid simulations
    
  • Working knowledge of Linux, Perforce, Linear Algebra
    
  • VFX production experience
    
  • Experience or interest in the creation of VR & MR experiences
    

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Job Summary:

Creature Technical Directors are responsible for setting up and running animation rigs, flesh-surface, hair, cloth, rigid body dynamics as well as being able to wrangle creature asset and pipeline issues proficiently under the direction and guidance of their leads and supervisors.



Primary Responsibilities

• Setup and run proprietary cloth, hair, fur, feather, flesh and rigid body simulations
  
• Setup and maintain hero animation puppet rigs for both deforming and rigid assets
  
• Manage communication with the modelling/animation/lighting departments to continually improve assets
  
• Troubleshoot creature rigging and pipeline issues for artists in other departments (for example, animation)
  
• Support creature specific workflows where necessary for other departments
  
• Support and enhance the Creature departments working standards and conventions within Rigging, Simulation, and Pipeline
  
• Work within Production deadlines
  
• Mentor entry level artists
  

Required Technical Skills

• A sound understanding of Maya Rigging concepts and principles
  
• Maya's deformation stack and layering deformers
  
• Working knowledge of Simulation concepts
  
• Basic understanding of anatomy and locomotion for bipeds and quadrupeds
  
• Communicate technical knowledge through various mixed *** forums (documentation)
  

Desirable Technical Skills

• Experience using a modular rigging system
  
• Script utilities/tools/plug-ins in various software packages using python
  
• Experience setting up and running cloth, hair, and muscle simulations in Houdini
  
• c++ maya plugin development
  
• Vex houdini experience
  
• Proficiency with the Linux operating system
  

Required General Skills / Competencies

• Attention to detail
  
• Thinks analytically and innovatively
  
• Enjoys creative problem solving
  
• Good social and communication skills
  
• Encourages collaboration
  
• Remains agile and flexible under pressure
  
• Plans well and manages priorities
  
• Welcomes new learning opportunities
  

Education / Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree in Computer Science, computer visualization, or computer animation required
  
• At least 3 years work experience required in 3D CGI for digital animation, visual effects or producing cg characters and creatures for visual ***
  
• At least 3 years work experience as a Maya rigger in digital animation, visual effects, games, commercials or producing cg characters and creatures for visual ***
  

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About *** :

Founded in 1975 by George Lucas, ILM is the leading effects facility in the world, serving the motion picture, commercial production, and attraction industries. ILM has created visual effects for over 325 feature films and has played a key role in seven of the top 10 worldwide box-office hits of all time and has contributed to 25 of the top 50. ILM has set the standard for visual effects, creating some of the most stunning images in the history of film. At the forefront of the digital revolution, the company continues to break new ground in visual effects, VR, AR, and Immersive Cinema.

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*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise with the following business segments: *** networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive *** . From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
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Job Summary:

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Position Summary


The Creature Technical Director is responsible for rigging and enveloping hero to background creature, vehicles, and props in Maya. They are able to wrangle rigging and creature pipeline issues proficiently under the direction and support of their supervisors; and have the ability to run flesh-surface, hair, rigid sim, crowd, and/or cloth simulations.

What You'll Do

• Provide rigging and enveloping in Maya for various vehicles, characters, and creatures
• Run cloth, hair, rigid body, crowd, or muscle simulations
• Troubleshoot creature pipeline issues for artists in other disciplines
• Script utilities/tools/plug-ins in Maya and/or Houdini
• Participate in reviews, dailies, and department meetings as required
• Mentor entry level artists
• Special projects as necessary
  

What We're Looking For

• At least three years of relevant professional VFX experience and at least a college level diploma or higher in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography, or related field; OR at least five years of relevant professional VFX experience in lieu of education
• Experience as Maya rigger for assets in digital animation, visual effects, games, commercials
• Experience running simulation shotwork
• Experience in corrective sculpting
• Knowledge of anatomy and enveloping
• Positive attitude and team player
• Good communication skills
• Proficiency with Linux
• Expertise with Maya and Houdini
• Experience with python scripting
• Nice to have:
  • C++
  • Basic proficiency in another discipline - modeling, texture, TD, animation

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About *** :

Founded in 1975 by George Lucas, ILM is the leading effects facility in the world, serving the motion picture, commercial production, and attraction industries. ILM has created visual effects for over 325 feature films and has played a key role in seven of the top 10 worldwide box-office hits of all time and has contributed to 25 of the top 50. ILM has set the standard for visual effects, creating some of the most stunning images in the history of film. At the forefront of the digital revolution, the company continues to break new ground in visual effects, VR, AR, and Immersive Cinema.

About *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise with the following business segments: *** networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive *** . From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
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