LucasArts, a Lucasfilm Ltd. company, is a leading developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software worldwide for video game console systems, computers and the Internet. Based in San Francisco, Calif., as well as on the Internet at www.lucasarts.com, LucasArts was created in 1982 by George Lucas to provide an interactive element to his vision of a state-of-the-art, multifaceted entertainment company.
Solve technical production issues, define workflows, streamline processes, and develop tools/frameworks for CG characters.
Responsibilities:
• Develop a general character framework for upcoming projects in Maya, working in conjunction with the project leaders and the programming team. Framework includes skeletal and facial systems, workflows, and user interface. • Solve technical production issues, especially those related to characters. • Streamline art workflows and pipelines. • Lead by example. Demonstrates, communicates and exemplifies clear expectations for quality of work, productivity, communication and professionalism to the team. • Work with programming and tools teams to develop tools/scripts/plugins to streamline character processes. • Take leadership in pre-production planning to define and address technical design requirements and issues. Create documentation and tutorials relating to technical issues. • Create technically sound art and character frameworks. • Mentor and train others in areas of expertise. Train Technical Artists in the skills necessary to execute the art path efficiently. • Excel as a team player and strive to maximize team/department performance. • Performs special tasks as assigned.
Requirements Qualifications:
• BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Graphic Art or a related field. • Computer programming/scripting experience, C++ and Perl • 6+ years or more of production experience with CG characters/Technical Animation. • Minimum of one full development cycle on Xbox 360 / PS3 required. • Expert understanding of 3D graphics. • Expert knowledge of one or more major 3D animation packages, Maya preferred. • Expert knowledge of Animation principles and Kinematics • Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. • Work well under deadlines and multi-tasks. • Must be willing to work overtime when needed
