[visionlist] Job: Computer Vision / Performance Driven Facial Animation Research Engineer

[Mike Rogers]

Job: Computer Vision / Performance Driven Facial Animation Research Engineer
Work for a leader in the field of performance driven animation
www.image-metrics.com

Image Metrics is one of the world's leading performance driven facial animation companies in computer games and films. We have an immediate opening for an experienced Computer Vision or Performance Driven Facial Animation scientist working from our Manchester, UK.

Working as part of our dedicated research team, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving our core image analysis and performance driven animation techniques. You will be involved in developing novel image analysis and animation techniques and evaluating the latest theoretical advances in a practical context.

Your role will be crucial to the continued success of the company in supporting and expanding its customer base. You will work alongside our team of developers to deploy our technology into efficient production applications. You will have opportunities to stay in touch with developments in the image processing field by attending and, where appropriate, contributing to leading academic and industry conferences.

The successful candidate will have a passion for this exciting field and the desire to apply efficient, practical technology to facial analysis and animation generation.

Requirements:
-              A postgraduate degree in computer vision, performance driven animation or related subject
-              A strong numerical background
-              Proven track record in the development and implementation of computer vision or performance driven animation algorithms
-              Experience in Matlab and C++
-              Ability to work well as part of small research team
-              Permission to work in the UK


Desirable Qualities:
-              Post-graduate experience in academia or within a commercial environment in relevant fields
-              High levels of self-motivation and a proven ability to apply technical knowledge to practical problems in an effective manner
-              Strong publication record in relevant journals and conferences
-              Experience of 3D animation techniques and products such as Maya, MAX and Motion Builder, including related scripting languages such as MEL, MAX script and Python


Benefits:
-              The chance to become an integral member of our research team, actively involved in both specific projects and Research and Development across the company
-              Work in a modern and relaxed research environment in a prime location in the centre of Manchester
-              Contribute towards technology used to create the world's most respected video games and films
-              The chance to work with some of the most exciting entertainment companies in the world
-              Opportunities to travel to our Santa Monica production facility to deploy technology
-              Excellent salary and benefits package

Applicants are invited to apply by emailing careers at image-metrics.com no later than 31st March 2011.

Please include the following as attachments to your email:
-              Covering letter
-              CV or résumé
-              List of recent publications
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