DreamWorks Animation creates high-quality entertainment, including CG animated feature films, television specials and series and live entertainment properties, meant for audiences around the world. The Company has world-class creative talent, a strong and experienced management team and advanced filmmaking technology and techniques.
DreamWorks Animation has been named one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" by FORTUNEŽ Magazine for four consecutive years. In 2012, DreamWorks Animation ranks #14 on the list. All of DreamWorks Animation's feature films are produced in 3D.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work with Modeler / Character Leads to ensure all deliverables are achievable and align with production schedule.
- Work with Modeler / Character Leads to create rigs for characters and complex props.
- Responsible for character set-up including rigging, weighting and skinning.
- Work with partner studio to create and implement assets.
- Utilize Mel scripting to implement new tools and / or techniques.
- Responsible for ensuring all deliverables are completed on time and according toproduction standards.
- Provide overview notes to help crew members understand the goals for the designs that align with the episode objectives.
- Work closely with partner studio to ensure all Char TD work (both creative and technical) are adhered to while ensuring scheduled deadlines are met.
- Provide recommendations and suggestions for designs and animatics while ensuring timelines are met.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 3-5 years of industry experience in TV animation, film, broadcast, and/or games.
- Prior TV experience working in a fast paced environment.
- Extensive Maya knowledge.
- Strong knowledge of IK and FK systems.
- Knowledge of skin weights.
- Strong aesthetic ability
- Strong problem solving abilities.
- May require travel to partner studios
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TO APPLY
Include a resume and cover letter. Your application requires both for submission. To submit your information, send your resume and cover letter to: jobs@dreamworks.com Please put "Char TD, TV" in the subject line Due to the volume of submissions, Dreamworks is unable to personally respond to each applicant or inquiry. If your qualifications meet their needs, the studio will contact you.
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