Senior Technical Artist / Senior CG Artist / Senior 3D Artist

Senior Technical Artist / Senior CG Artist / Senior 3D Artist

Cyberdrone is an international creator of high-tech drone shows. We transform drones into powerful high-speed long-lasting light machines and invent stunning visual experiences of a complex animation. We improve drone technology and discover innovative solutions to lead the industry. The Cyberdrone team aspires to amaze and evoke the brightest emotions in our customers. We believe that the show must not only go on, but also excel. Check our website www.cyberdrone.com, and you will be impressed. Our diverse team consists of 50+ professionals – engineers, artists, event managers, pilots, etc. Now we are looking for a Senior Technical Artist who will be a part of our team of artists to help them design and develop state-of-the-art animations for our clients. Do you want to paint the sky with your art? Apply now!
Tasks:

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
Requirements:

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
Required Software Proficiency:

Houdini
Blender
Compositing (AE/Nuke/Fusion)
Photoshop & Illustrator essentials
Bonus Software Proficiency:

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)