Senior Character TD

Description

Solve technical production issues, define workflows, streamline processes, and develop tools/frameworks for CG characters.

• Develop a general character framework for upcoming projects in Maya, working in conjunction with the project leaders and the programming team. Framework includes skeletal and facial systems, workflows, and user interface.
• Solve technical production issues, especially those related to characters.
• Streamline art workflows and pipelines.
• Lead by example. Demonstrates, communicates and exemplifies clear expectations for quality of work, productivity, communication and professionalism to the team.
• Work with programming and tools teams to develop tools/scripts/plugins to streamline character processes.
• Take leadership in pre-production planning to define and address technical design requirements and issues. Create documentation and tutorials relating to technical issues.
• Create technically sound art and character frameworks.
• Mentor and train others in areas of expertise. Train Technical Artists in the skills necessary to execute the art path efficiently.
• Excel as a team player and strive to maximize team/department performance.
• Performs special tasks as assigned.