DNEG Animation:
DNEG Animation is a world-class animation studio that crafts captivating worlds and compelling characters through beautiful animation. Our studio is fuelled by the passion and talents of our global crew, and through them we are delivering an exciting slate of major new projects, such as The Angry Birds Movie 3, The Cat in the Hat, and Bad Fairies.
We thrive on diverse styles of animation, from complex graphic novel adaptations to beautifully-stylized films. Each project is driven by our team's expertise in the craft of animation and we believe every role plays a huge part in the success of our shows.
Join a team where the only "house style" is quality and work alongside some of the best talent in the business to help bring iconic characters and unique worlds to life. Stories that we are honored to be a part of include The Garfield Movie, Nimona, Under the Boardwalk, Entergalactic, and Ron's Gone Wrong.
Always striving to further the art of animation, we are currently in production on a number of major animated features and are looking for new talent to join our incredible team. If you thrive on collaboration and the creative energy it provides, together we will create spectacular visuals and breathe life into unforgettable characters and enchanting animated worlds.
Job Description / Key Purpose of the Job:
As a Sweatbox TD, you will work directly with the CG Supervisor and Dept Supervisors, Leads and Production teams to debug shots from blocking animation through final lighting. We are looking for talent with strong technical skills, strong problem solving skills and team players for producing high-end imagery. This opportunity is geared toward talent looking to gain general TD experience on an animated feature film, talent with career aspirations as a TD/artist in our Layout, CFX, FX, Lighting, or Animation departments.
Must Have:
- Experience using 3D software packages such as Maya, Houdini, Katana, RenderMan, etc.
- Strong problem solving skills
- Interest in the production pipeline as a whole with a 'generalist' mindset
- Experience programming in Python
- An understanding of form, texture, physical motion, weight, balance, and lighting
- Understanding of Linux/Unix based operating systems
About You:
- Organised, pro-active, goal oriented and a self-starter
- A team player and clear communicator, and a keenness for collaboration
- Adaptable and with a willingness to learn new skills and techniques, including proprietary software
- Calm under pressure and committed to meet production deadlines
- A positive, can-do attitude
