Pipeline TD Look Development, Animation Studio

continuous improvementCreating sanity checks to ensure the highest quality assetsAdvising and supporting the animation team in creating assets that render efficientlyWorking with department leadership to accelerate workflows to reduce friction and automate manual steps Proposing and implementing new workflows or tools to continuously improve creative outputRepresenting the character team on workflow decisions and cross-departmental technical challengesHelping artists with workflow and technical questionsContributing to our mission of delivering world-class animation contentRequirementsDeep understanding of feature animation character-build workflows (model, groom, texturing, look development)Deep understanding of core asset creation tools like Houdini, Maya and BlenderUnderstanding of USD, particularly in regards to characters (variants, shading, etc)Python and VEX skills to create gizmos, HDAs, and toolsBackground in look development or rigging favorableExperience with AYON, Renderman

Shading, C++, or AI is a plusProven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and tight deadlinesExperience working with both internal teams and external vendorsAppreciation and understanding of teamworkPassion for storytelling, animation, and gamesProtecting your privacy and the security of your data is a top priority for Dream Games. We collect and process your personal data as confidential as part of the recruitment process. Please read our Statement of Personal Data Protection Law and Consent Letter to know more details.

LondonAnimation Studio /Full-time /On-siteWe are looking for an experienced Pipeline TD for Look Development to join our growing animation studio in London. In this role, you will bring your smart technical solutions to our creative teams, working with modelers, groomers and texturing/surfacing artists to support the mission of creating outstanding characters for the big screen.At Dream Games, all team members have a genuine chance to contribute to the final product and have an impact on the company. If you want to be part of a fast-growing company, you might be the person we are looking for.ResponsibilitiesEnabling the artistic vision of the feature animation asset & look development team through your technical skillsConfiguring and maintaining the core animation pipeline, including how we load and publish work at each step of the asset departmentSupporting teams to review their work in a consistent and meaningful wayArticulating and documenting best practices to build a culture of