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Boulder Media requires a

Boulder Media requires a Character FX Lead

Role: Character FX Lead
Reporting to:  CG Supervisor

Summary of the Role
Boulder Media are recruiting for the role of Character FX Lead on our 3D feature production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establishing the pipeline for muscle, hair, cloth, feather and fur simulation.
• The Character FX Lead is expected to participate in the planning as well as breakdown sequences relating to Character FX work.
• Experience and ability to take on the challenge of complex Character FX shots.
• Troubleshoot technical issues necessary.
• Work with Pipeline to develop support tools.
• Communicate all technical and creative aspects of the process to the Production Manager

Person Specification:

• 3-5 years Character FX experience working within a CG Animation Feature production.
• Previous experience in a supervisory role within animation.
• Strong experience of creating CG Character FX in Maya.
• Experience with using a rendering machine for 3D animation
• Extensive knowledge of Shave/Haircut, cloth simulations, Maya Fur and Yeti.
• Proficient in skinning and muscle/mass simulation solutions.
• Knowledge of Python, MEL and C/C++ programming experience a plus.

The ideal candidate will be/have

• A strong leader
• A team player
• Technically  skilled
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Open to direction
• Excellent communication skills.