Lead Artist-Tech Anim

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Job Description A Techanim Lead Artist is responsible for advanced creature effects shot work and developing simulation setups for visual effects projects.
They are tasked with overseeing and managing all department work on show and developing tools and workflows within the department to support these tasks and in the training of colleagues on said new tools and workflows.
They work closely with Supervisors, Production, and the Ho D to ensure their show has the right team and tools necessary for delivery, and is delivered on time based on the production schedule.
Qualifications Key Responsibilities: Run dynamic setups on assigned shots.
Run environment dynamics setups for wind settings and interaction.
Develop setups and adapt existing builds to facilitate shot work.
Responsible for the timely execution of tasks and deliver shots at a scheduled time.
Communicate with the team to ensure quality of shot work and build work matches requirements.
Run Dailies sessions with artists to review their work and provide feedback.
Work with the Senior artists & Ho D to develop tools and workflows to improve efficiency.
Communicate with Ho D, Supervisors, and Production to flag issues.
Perform any other duties as assigned by your Manager or a Key Business Relationship.
Additional Information Measure of Success: Ability to deliver tasks, to quality, on time.
Embody our values.
Technical & Soft Skills: Required experience in a VFX environment relevant to CFX.
Required experience leading a team in a VFX environment.
Required advanced knowledge of Python and/or Vex scripting language.
Required general knowledge of physics and anatomy.
Expert knowledge of Houdini is required.
Proficient knowledge of Maya is preferred.
Previous experience in a Linux-based environment.
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