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INDUSTRY: Animation & VFX / Television / Film	OCCUPATION: Art / Animation / Graphic Design	(INACTIVE - 6/25/2009 )

Character Technical Director

Glendale, CA and Redwood City, CA

Dreamworks Animation

Glendale, California - United States

Project: Glendale, CA and Redwood City, CA

Job Duties(s): Rigging (Character), Rigging (Cloth / Hair / Fur), Rigging (Facial), Rigging (Mechanical)

Software Utilized: MAYA, Linux

Genre(s): Animation (3D)

Bonus Eligibility: No

Relocation: No

Required Spoken Language(s): English

Required Work Auth.: United States

Start Date: Jun 2009

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Character Technical Director is responsible for constructing 3D character rigs and animation interfaces, and establishing muscle, skin, hair, fur and/or clothing behaviors which range from broad squash and stretch to realistic physical simulations.

REQUIREMENTS:

* 3+ years production experience
* Knowledge of traditional animation techniques and the principles of character motion
* Knowledge of anatomy
* Training in visual arts and understanding of form, geometry and movement
* Knowledge of academics such as linear algebra, trigonometry, geometry, calculus and differential geometry
* Knowledge in programming and software development skills
* Unix experience desired
* Excellent communication and presentation skills