Software Engineer - Animation & Rigging at Grapevine Jobs

Graphics, Sydney or Vancouver sydney engineering
Description
Posted 3 years ago

Are you a Software Engineer interested in contributing to our animation tools that stretch from Layout to Final animation, with Rigging as a pivotal point of the effort? You will work as a part of the global development team to advance its animation production tools and processes, especially in the areas of animation and rigging.

  • Develop core tools, plugins, nodes and applications used by Animation and Rigging, mostly in Autodesk Maya
  • Work alongside some of the best artists and developers in the world and have an opportunity to make significant and varied contributions to a modern and unique Character Animation Pipeline
  • Advance a modern and dynamic toolset that is proven on high-end productions, making a significant contribution to our large roster of upcoming feature animation and film VFX projects
  • At least 2 years proven experience working directly on, and in close collaboration with users of, rigging and animation tools
  • Knowledge and experience of current rigging, animation and deformation techniques and algorithms
  • Demonstrable knowledge of a high end DCC application and its API (Maya, XSI or Houdini)
  • Proficient Python Developer
  • Intermediate or above C++ knowledge including performance optimisation
  • A tertiary qualification in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or Computer Science, or demonstrable equivalent experience applicable to mathematical and engineering tasks
  • Ability to work as part of a team and flexibility to work alternatively to both strict specifications and more open and creative challenges
  • A passion for regularly working with end-user clients and production staff
  • Rigging experience (experienced riggers are welcome to apply!)
  • An appreciation of design aesthetics
  • UI/UX design and development experience
  • More advanced C++ skill level
  • GPU development skills