CG Generalist

Description

Nitrogen Studios is a Vancouver based animation studio looking for a CG Generalist to help us embark on an exciting new CGI animated theatrical feature film, Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg's "Sausage Party".

Position Overview:

The CG Generalist/CFX artist is proficient in all areas of Animation production, and possesses an above average eye for detail and possesses an above average eye for detail. The ideal candidate is well versed in the Animation Front-End Pipeline leading up to Lighting with strong experience or desire in Character FX and Finaling.

 Responsibilities: 

• Conduct Hair grooms and Cloth simulations using Yeti and Maya nCloth

• Compare accuracy of cached geometry with approved animation

• Check for and fix penetration and intersection problems

• Check for and fix continuity issues

• Confirm that all shot assets are cached and shaded for lighting

• Identify, and correct, any problems with cached geoPromptly act on shot fixes as they come up
  

• Maintain and check Shot inventory via manifest before Animation and Lighting
  

 Skills and Requirements:  

• Minimum 3-5+ years of experience producing high resolution CGI content and effects

• Expert in Maya

• Experience with Rigging

• Experience compositing in Nuke

• Experience with hair, fur, and dynamics is a plus

• Experience with Yeti, Houdini, Shotgun and/or ncloth a plus

• Must be a collaborative team player and problem solver

• Must provide accurate time estimates

• Must be meticulous and organized with asset management

• Excellent technical and artistic communication skills required

• Self-motivated and ability to work independently or collaboratively

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines

• BC residents preferred, but not required