Sweatbox TD

London

 

DNEG Feature Animation, a newly formed division within DNEG, is dedicated to the creation of high end Animated Features. Together we will bring the vision of both major Hollywood studios and independent productions to life. 

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. 

 

About Us 

We are DNEG, one of the world's leading visual effects, animation and stereo conversion companies for feature film and television, with studios in London, Vancouver, Mumbai, Los Angeles, Chennai, Montreal, Chandigarh, Hyderabad and Goa.  

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, proactive, 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