R&D Sr. Graphics Engineers (FX & Creature)

Description

Our R&D department produces innovative technology which allows us to meet the needs of both current and future projects.

They collaborate closely with our artists to ensure they have the technology to work their magic, as well as developing tools which will keep our studio at the forefront of VFX production.
We are seeking to recruit a number of graphics R&D software engineers to help further develop our proprietary tools in a number of areas, including:

* Lighting technology, which will require development around both Renderman & other renderers.
* FX simulation & rendering
* Environment modelling, acquisition & rendering
* Core R&D infrastructure, including our proprietary file formats


The successful applicants would be expected to

* Develop 3D and 2D tools to address production requirements.
* Contribute to the design and development of CG software which is required cross-shows.
* Work alongside our other R&D developers to ensure that new tools fit within our existing software systems.
* Work closely with CG supervisors to ensure that production needs are being met.
* Support and collaborate with our artists
* Keep up to date on developments in CG, and contribute to the studios strategic tool development.