CFX Trainee

Skydance offers a dynamic, inclusive, and ever-evolving culture where innovative ideas are welcomed, and growth fostered. The partnership between unique creativity and technological advancements are demonstrated within each pillar of the company. At the heart of it all is a commitment to boldly entertaining and relevant storytelling. While all Animation studios look to hire people who are creative and hard-working, Skydance Animation is specifically looking for pioneers who seek to push the limits of what the world’s most collaborative art form can achieve, and to give those pioneers the space and the resources to build a new studio that’s doing something different.
Skydance Animation Madrid is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic CFX trainee to join our studio!  As a CFX trainee, you will be supporting the CFX team in creating dynamic rigs for characters and executing CFX work in shots including character simulations, geometry correctives, and groom correctives.  Our Internship Program offers its own unique learning opportunities. You will have the chance to network and meet with Skydance leaders, learn transferable skills, and gain real-world experience. It is an experience ideal for those moving from the classroom to the industry.  This is a paid internship that will be held on-site.  Welcome on board!

Responsibilities

• Creates and understands existing cloth, hair, feathers and skin simulations rigs in Houdini.
• Keeps up on current artistic methodologies and on technology trends and tools that best suit the production and the company, in the development of a stronger creative and technical environment.
• Follows supervisor’s and lead´s guidance.
• Follows the Tutor’s guidance.
• Is proactive and work alongside other team members to improve their skills.
• Gets familiarized with the studio’s workflows and pipeline.
• Adapts to shot work workflows, submit and review shots.
• Attends 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 in regard to 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.

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