Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cyberdrone is an international creator of high-tech drone shows, transforming drones into powerful light machines to create stunning visual experiences. They are seeking a Senior Technical Artist to join their team and help design and develop state-of-the-art animations for drone shows.
Responsibilities
• Developing 3D models for drone shows
• Developing animations and transitions for drone shows
• Running physics checks and making corrections
• Developing take-off and landing sequences
• Implementing feedback according to the technical or client requirements
• Creating static preview and animation preview renders
• Assembling ready shows and preparing them for flight
• Creation of simulation- and animation-ready procedural assets with properly prepared configuration and adjustment options
• Maintenance and development of in-house assets & tools library
• Maintenance and development of internal technical guidelines & workflow guides
• Implement R&D of technical solutions to assist creative vision
• Development of new techniques and processes to solve unique production challenges
• Keeping up on current technology trends and tools (hardware and software) that best suit the production
• Ensure that all work carried out on the project fits within the pipeline, where possible
• Responsible for setting up the project configurations
Skills
• Bachelor of Arts/Design or 7+ Years industry experience
• 3+ Years industry experience in drone shows, motion design, game-dev (TechArt/Real-Time VFX) or VFX
• Working knowledge of physically based simulation techniques
• Deep understanding of the CG animation pipelines
• Experience in VEX and Python development for VFX
• Working knowledge of real-time and interactive media pipelines and frameworks (TouchDesigner/VVVV)
• Deep understanding of procedural assets creation (Houdini)
• Understanding of Gitlab integration or similar
• High attitude to details
• Experience working with off-site team members
• Analytical problem-solving skills
• Team player approach with the ability to take direction/feedback
• Houdini
• Blender
• Compositing (AE/Nuke/Fusion)
• Photoshop & Illustrator essentials
• TouchDesigner/VVVV - highly desirable
• Redshift/Octane Render
• Unreal Engine
Benefits
• Can be fully remote or in Dubai office (for Dubai office we provide visa, health insurance and annual flight ticket home)
• Competitive salary
• 24 days of annual leave (excluding public holidays)
Company Overview
• Cyberdrone creates drone shows for any occasion, whether they're standalone spectacles or part of larger, integrated performances. It was founded in 2020, and is headquartered in Dubai, Dubai, ARE, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://www.cyberdrone.show.
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