Development Hair / Cloth TD for 3D

DHX Media Ltd. is the world’s leading independent, pure-play kids’ content company. Owner of the world's largest independent library of kids' and family content, at more than 11,500 half-hours, DHX Media is recognized globally for such brands as Teletubbies, Yo Gabba Gabba!, Caillou, In the Night Garden, Inspector Gadget, Make It Pop, Slugterra and the multiple award-winning Degrassi franchise.

DHX Studios – Vancouver is looking for a creative and experienced Development Hair/Cloth TD to join our team and assist in the development of our Hair/Cloth Simulations department. Your creative and technical skills will be pushed to the boundaries as you flex your talents on high quality productions. This role is a key addition to our Development team, which is responsible for the development of new animated projects and pipeline R&D. The successful candidate will be highly motivated to push the boundaries of what is creatively possible and be passionate about R&D.

• Creation of innovative and believable hair and cloth simulations which meet required design aesthetic
• Groom and shade hair and fur assets
• Provide ongoing support and integration of hair and cloth assets in to the pipeline
• Create hair and cloth simulations for shot work in production
• Mentor FX artists in production in regards to workflow and production best practices
• Develop tools and workflow used to create hair and cloth assets
• Meet production deadlines and maintain regular communication with the production team
• Communicate with Modelling Lead, Animation Lead, and CG Supervisor about production issues
• Work collaboratively with design, modelling, rigging and animation teams
• Assist in the development of the Simulations Pipeline under the guidance of the Pipeline Supervisor
• Additional responsibilities as required

• 3+ years of related production experience in Maya as a Character TD or Simulations Artist
• Thorough understanding of simulation techniques and technologies
• Advanced knowledge in Maya is essential
• Strong knowledge in nCloth, nHair, xGen, Yeti, and/or other simulation systems
• Excellent understanding of basic human kinetics and basic real world physics
• Excellent understanding of rigging and deformation techniques
• Knowledge of V-Ray is a plus
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and manage time efficiently
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, often with multiple tasks and under deadline pressure
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to remain flexible and adaptable to meet the changing needs of development
• Proactive work ethic, with the ability to implement solutions
• Must be open to direction and able to embrace change
• Ability to carry out duties in a professional and positive manner, and be a positive and creative force on the team