At Mainframe Studios, we’re creators first. We eat creative and technical challenges for breakfast and come back for more. We’ve been doing this for 25+ years, and we’re still going strong. From our artists to our technical and production folks, everyone is passionate about collaborating on some kickass projects. With partners like Mattel, Netflix, DreamWorks, Sony, Silvergate, and Nickelodeon, it’s no wonder we’ve established ourselves as a creative force to be reckoned with.
In crewing our shows, Mainframe Studios values the strength in the diversity of backgrounds, lived experiences, and identities. We welcome and encourage applicants who bring new perspectives and experiences to our teams. We strongly encourage people from BIPOC, LGBTQ2S+, and Indigenous communities and those with diverse abilities to apply.
WE WANT YOU (and your mad skills)!
We are looking for a Simulation Artist on a current production! Under the guidance of the Simulation Supervisor, on a CG animated project, the Simulation Artist is responsible for creating secondary animation such as hair and cloth simulation.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:

• Responsible for the setup of simulation assets within existing pipeline for hair and cloth. Also, the setup of prototype or development assets for testing of new procedures and workflows.
• Runs shots for hair and cloth, including tuning of shot attributes, custom shot setup and hair and cloth shot finaling.
• Takes direction and feedback from the Supervisor or Director in dailies to establish character look and movement.
• Devises and innovates methods of working with rigs, nCloth and dynamics that meet production requirements.
• Evaluates any issues that may arise in the setup of creatures and devises efficient solutions.
• Collaborates with the Animation Director in the testing of characters and provides timely solutions to problems that are discovered.