Location
Chancery Lane, London, United Kingdom

Hours
Full Time, Hybrid working arrangement

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
The multi-Oscar-winning creative Film & Episodic Studio at Framestore collaborates with some of the greatest storytellers in film today. Working closely with directors and producers throughout the filmmaking process, Framestore focuses on innovative creative solutions to support their vision and set new standards for visual effects in cinema. Driven by creativity and inspired by the future, Framestore combines talent and technology to bring life to everything created.

As a Creature FX TD, you will be responsible for providing a wide variety of dynamic simulations for character-based work, including clothing, hair, muscle, skin, as well as any post-simulation sculpting and finalizing. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Creating simulation rigs for characters and creatures
- Executing shots using simulation rigs and delivering finished assets to the Lighting department
- Liaising with departments involved in the creature workflow such as Modelling, Rigging, Animation, Lighting, and Groom
- Participating in the development of departmental tools and techniques
- Meeting schedules and deadlines while maintaining the highest standards
- Presenting work for review to leads, supervisors, and clients, and incorporating feedback
- Maintaining ongoing communication with production and leads regarding schedules and deadlines
- Continuously familiarizing yourself with new tools, software, data, and related technology
- Working efficiently both independently and as part of a team to complete assigned shots

Experience
- Programming or scripting experience
- Modelling and rigging skills and experience
- Good understanding of Houdini and Maya constraints and deformers
- Experience working under a Unix/Linux system environment
- Ability to analyze reference material and apply it within a simulation environment
- Good understanding of human and animal anatomy

About you
Detail-oriented with a strong eye for quality and realism. Able to collaborate effectively with multiple departments and communicate clearly. Motivated to learn and adapt to new technologies and workflows. Comfortable working both independently and within a team environment.

Qualifications
Relevant technical skills and experience as outlined above are essential. A passion for visual effects and creature simulation is highly valued.