IMXLAB Producer

• work closely with the creative leads to produce captivating, story-driven and action-packed or dramatic moments that fit within the style and pacing of the title.
• deliver blocking animatics and quick draft animations for proof of concepts
• establish a good understanding of the existing tools and pipelines; experiment / champion opportunities for improvement.
• help define and act as a key customer for new technology investments and pipeline development..
• collaborate in development of breakdowns, task lists, estimates, schedules, milestones and overall project goals as necessary. Monitor progress of animation deliverables
• prep or assist in mo-cap shooting sessions (casting, choreography, motion list, direction, etc.)

• maya & fbx: in-depth knowledge, experience with
• experienced in the development of storytelling driven by character performances that utilize realistic character animation
• adaptable, willing to learn new processes and technical skills with an enthusiasm for new ideas, tools and platforms.
• flexible and willing to accept direction, input from others.

• experience or interest in the creation of vr & ar experiences
• passion for playing and making games
• vfx animation (shot production) / pipeline experience
• unreal: extensive experience working with animation tool sets in ue 3 or 4.
• mfa or equivalent experience
• additional animation software experience (ex: houdini) would be considered a plus

• exceptional artistic sensibilities in human & animal locomotion, storytelling through the personality of expressive gesture, timing and character development.
• examples of game-ready animations combining layered blending, overlays, ik and other run-time systems.
• examples of keyframed performance to narrative, for body, facial and lip-synch in both human and stylized forms.
• strong experience in mo-cap editing, from source data through to complete, final motion for both full body and facial.
• additional relevant examples of animal or quadruped motion, mechanical and rigid body motion, visual effects and use of secondary motion simulation / solutions.

a detailed breakdown of your work in each section of the reel is required