Artiste CFX / CFX Artist

Overview

Creature TDs (CFX) at DNEG are integral to the development of animation and simulation rigs for creatures, digital doubles, vehicles, props and subsequent simulations. You will find technical and creative solutions to develop high‑quality rigs and simulations according to the needs of the production.

Description (English)

Position at DNEG. Les Creature TD (CFX) chez DNEG jouent un rôle essentiel dans le développement des rigs d’animation et de simulation pour les créatures, doublures numériques, véhicules et accessoires, ainsi que dans les simulations associées. Vous trouverez des solutions techniques et créatives afin de concevoir des rigs et des simulations de haute qualité, selon les besoins de la production.

Must Have

• Minimum of 3 years experience in feature films
• Thorough knowledge of an area of creature specialization and a broad understanding of the other areas, which include rigging and enveloping in Maya, cloth, hair, flesh and crowd simulations
• Full working knowledge of Maya
• Be comfortable with the more technical aspects of creature work where appropriate
• Have strong visual and artistic skills
• Familiarity with pipeline issues and a typical creature-heavy post‑production environment

Nice to Have

• Programming or scripting skills (e.g. Python, Mel), depending on the area of specialization
• An interest in anatomy, tailoring, grooming or mechanics depending on your area of specialization
• Houdini Creature FX set‑ups and simulation
• A good General TD background
• Strong understanding of Linux / Unix based operating systems

About You

• Organized, proactive and a self‑starter
• A team player and clear communicator, with a keenness for collaboration
• Adaptable and willing to learn new skills and techniques – including proprietary software
• Calm under pressure and committed to meeting production deadlines
• A positive, can‑do attitude

Compétences essentielles (French)

• Minimum de 3 ans d’expérience dans le domaine du long métrage
• Solide connaissance dans un domaine de spécialisation lié aux créatures, et compréhension générale des autres domaines, incluant le rigging et l’enveloppe sous Maya, ainsi que les simulations de tissus, de poils, de chair et de foules
• Maîtrise complète de Maya
• À l’aise avec les aspects techniques du travail sur les créatures, lorsque requis
• Bonnes compétences visuelles et artistiques
• Familiarité avec les pipelines de production et les environnements de post‑production à forte composante « creature work »

Atouts (French)

• Compétences en programmation ou scripting (ex. : Python, Mel), selon le domaine de spécialisation
• Intérêt pour l’anatomie, la couture, le grooming ou la mécanique, selon votre spécialisation
• Expérience en Houdini Creature FX (montage et simulation)
• Solide expérience en tant que General TD
• Bonne compréhension des systèmes d’exploitation Linux / Unix

Profil recherché (French)

• Organisé(e), proactif(ve) et autonome
• Esprit d’équipe, communication claire et goût pour la collaboration
• Capacité d’adaptation et volonté d’apprendre de nouvelles techniques et logiciels propriétaires
• Calme sous pression et engagé(e) à respecter les échéances de production
• Attitude positive et esprit d’initiative

Union Information

Please note that this is a unionized position and will be covered by a collective agreement between DNEG and IATSE, in the coming months. As a unionized employee, you will be required to join the union and will benefit from the conditions set out in the collective agreement. Union dues will be required once the collective agreement is in place. Only candidates selected for the next steps in the hiring process will be contacted. However, all other applicants will be added to our talent pool and may be considered for future opportunities.

About Us

We are DNEG, one of the world’s leading visual effects and animation companies for the creation of award‑winning feature film, television, and multiplatform content. We employ more than 9,000 people with worldwide offices and studios across North America (Los Angeles, Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver), Europe (London), Asia (Bangalore, Mohali, Chennai, Mumbai) and Australia (Sydney). At DNEG, we fundamentally believe that embracing our differences is a vital component of our collective success. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive work environment for our global teams, where everyone feels they matter and belong. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of background, experience or disability. Please let us know if you need any adjustments or support during the application process; we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

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