Character Effects (FX) Specialist

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Position Overview 

We are seeking a Procedural Pipeline Specialist to join our team at Autodesk Research, specifically focusing on re-imagining procedural geometry and simulation systems for the AI era of our Entertainment & Media Solutions (EMS). This role is crucial in developing the procedural techniques and models that empower artists to create dynamic and complex scenes. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in both technical skills and artistic understanding, as well as a passion for innovation in procedural content creation.

When applying please provide a reel or a link to your portfolio to showcase your work in industry.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop procedural geometry and simulation setups for gaming, animation and VFX projects
• Test and optimize systems to ensure they are ready for data preparation and  Machine Learning pipelines
• Collaborate with research scientists to design procedural controls
• Create scripts and low-code/no-code solutions that will facilitate automation and efficient data
• Understand and work within project requirements to create procedural systems that align with the overall vision
• Assist in procedural data acquisition projects
• Ensure all procedural setups and simulations appear natural or appropriate for specific styles
• Debug and optimize technical issues in procedural pipelines and models
• Stay updated with evolving animation and procedural trends and techniques
• Leveraging procedural methods, use creative sensibilities and analytical skills to push the boundaries of model diversity
• Communicate effectively with the modeling and science teams to ensure the successful integration of the procedural systems and models into the game or film

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in film/tv/game production working as or closely with Modelers, Effects Technical Directors, and Procedural Artists
• Deep experience in designing and developing procedural geometry and simulation systems
• Intimate understanding of procedural principles, style languages, and complexity
• Driven to develop solutions and tools that put artists at the center of the production using AI capabilities
• Proven ability to work within cross-functional teams on productions and/or projects
• Inclusive with superior collaboration skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Up-to-date expertise in cutting-edge procedural animation and simulation best practices, production pipelines, and human-centered design
• Expert in Bifrost as part of Maya
• Best practices of check-pointing and re-generating work reliably
• Solid programming skills to manage artifact creation and management
• Experience with multiple procedural content creation systems
• Passion for innovation and improving the procedural production process

The Ideal Candidate

• Has worked within the film/tv/game production industries as a Procedural Artist or Technical Director and has hands-on understanding of best practices for modern 3D procedural game, vfx or animation production
• Strong desire to advance the procedural production process for a re-imagined entertainment industry
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of the importance of data quality in procedural workflows
• Has a passion for adopting new technologies and techniques to enhance procedural workflows

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