CFX Trainee (Game Animation)

TL;DR

CFX Trainee (Game Animation): Supporting the CFX team in creating dynamic rigs for characters and executing CFX work in shots with an accent on character simulations, geometry correctives, and groom correctives. Focus on improving skills, familiarizing with studio workflows, and adapting to shot work workflows.

Location: Must be available for at least 3 months onsite in Madrid, Spain (from Monday until Friday, 35h/week)

Company

Skydance offers a dynamic, inclusive, and ever-evolving culture where innovative ideas are welcomed, and growth fostered.

What you will do

• Create and understand existing cloth, hair, feathers, and skin simulation rigs in Houdini.
• Follow supervisor’s and lead guidance.
• Work alongside other team members to improve skills and follow the Tutor’s guidance.
• Get familiarized with the studio’s workflows and pipeline.
• Adapt to shot work workflows, submit and review shots.
• Attend department meetings.

Requirements

• Artistic or/and technical aptitude related to 3D animation is a must.
• Good understanding of the processes of grooming, surfacing, rendering, and simulation.
• Knowledge of Houdini, especially regarding cloth and hair simulation.
• Knowledge of grooming tools is a plus (in Houdini), VEX, Python or C/C++ programming.
• Must be available for at least 3 months onsite (from Monday until Friday, 35h/week).
• Must be currently enrolled in your last year in an Associate, Bachelor, or Master’s program at an accredited institution.
• Self-starter with proficient writing and critical thinking skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task.
• Highly motivated and interested in Animation and Technology.
• Excellent communication with Sup, Leads and the rest of the team.
• Good team player!
• High English level.
• Spanish desirable.

Culture & Benefits

• Dynamic, inclusive, and ever-evolving culture.
• Innovative ideas are welcomed, and growth fostered.
• Unique learning opportunities.
• Networking and meeting with Skydance leaders.
• Gain real-world experience.