Creature Technical Director Job at Disney (San Francisco)

Creature Technical Director

The Creature Technical Director rigs and envelops characters from heroes to back...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

90400.00 - 118700.00 USD / Year

Disney

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

3 years relevant professional experience and a diploma in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography, or related field
OR 5 years of relevant experience in lieu of education
Experience as Maya rigger for assets in digital animation, visual effects, games, commercials
Experience running simulation shotwork
Experience in corrective sculpting
Knowledge of anatomy and enveloping
Positive attitude and team player
Good communication skills

Job Responsibility

Provide rigging and enveloping in Maya for various vehicles, characters, and creatures
Run cloth, hair, rigid body, crowd, or muscle simulations
Troubleshoot creature pipeline issues for artists in other disciplines
Script utilities/tools/plug-ins in Maya
Participate in reviews, dailies, and department meetings as required
Mentor entry level artists
Special projects as necessary

What we offer

A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits

Senior Creature Technical Director

This role is considered Hybrid, which means the employee will work 2-3 days onsi...

Location

Canada , Vancouver

Salary:

112200.00 - 143600.00 CAD / Year

Disney

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years relevant professional experience and at least college level diploma in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography, or related field
OR, at least 7 years relevant professional VFX experience in lieu of education
Experience setting up and running advanced simulation shotwork
Experience in corrective sculpting. Knowledge of anatomy and enveloping
Positive Attitude and team player
Passion for the work
Good communication skills
Proficiency with Linux
Expertise with Houdini
Experience with python or VEX scripting

Job Responsibility

Set up and run advanced cloth, hair, rigid body, crowd, muscle simulations
Troubleshoot creature CFX and pipeline issues for artists in other disciplines
Mentor entry level artists
Script utilities/tools/plug-ins in Maya
Creature rigging and enveloping in Maya
Sufficient knowledge of CFX techniques to optimize the performance of simulation setups
Participate in reviews, dailies, and department meetings as required
Special projects as necessary

What we offer

A full range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits, may be offered dependent on the level and position offered

Fulltime

Senior Creature Technical Director (Rigging)

We are looking for an outstanding artist to join our Creature team. As a Senior ...

Location

Canada , Vancouver

Salary:

112200.00 - 143600.00 CAD / Year

Disney

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years meaningful professional experience and a Bachelor's degree in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography, or related field
or, an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience as Maya rigger for assets in digital animation, visual effects, games, or commercials
Experience setting up and running a variety of simulation shotwork
Knowledge of anatomy and enveloping
Positive demeanour and a phenomenal teammate, with good interpersonal and communication skills
Proficiency with Linux, Maya, and Houdini
Experience with python scripting
Ability to learn quickly and assimilate new information

Job Responsibility

Build high quality, hero creature rigging and skinning in Maya
Set up and run cloth, hair, rigid body, crowd, muscle simulations
Troubleshoot creature rigging and pipeline issues for artists in other departments
Mentor junior character artists and help them develop their skills
Script utilities/tools/plug-ins in Maya
Participate in reviews, dailies, and department meetings as needed
Special projects as necessary

What we offer

A full range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits, may be offered dependent on the level and position offered

Fulltime

Lead Creature Technical Director

The Creature Lead handles all simulations associated with CG Creatures, includin...

Location

India , Mumbai

Salary:

Not provided

Disney

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience with CG Creatures, including rig, cloth, hair, muscle and skin simulations
Experience with Rigid Body Dynamics and Rigid Body Simulations
Ability to bid and schedule work for a creature dev team
Experience briefing developers on R&D and pipeline requirements
Experience leading and mentoring a team of Creature Dev TD's
Strong understanding of workflow standards, advancements and best practices
Ability to communicate and train artists
Experience with shot production and pipeline development
Experience assisting with recruitment/placement of artists

Job Responsibility

Running the Creature Team on their given project
Responsible for all simulations relating to Creature builds, including creature rig, cloth, hair, muscle and skin
Responsibility extends to all Rigid Body Dynamics/Simulations necessary for creatures
Work closely with Production and Supervision to accurately bid and schedule work for the creature dev team
Clearly brief developers on R&D and pipeline requirements for the creature/dev team for their project / show
Responsible for leading and mentoring the team of Creature Dev TD's, monitoring team progress and results
Maintain high technical standards and strive to maintain an up-to-date understanding of ILM’s workflow standards, advancements and best practices
Share responsibility for communication and training artists alongside other Creature Leads and ILM training department
Proactively reaching out to representatives across ILM’s locations on issues related to both shot production and pipeline development
Regularly update studio staff and leadership teams on progress

Fulltime

Creature Assistant Technical Director

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic artist interested in pursuin...

Location

Australia , Melbourne

Salary:

Not provided

Weta Digital

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Excellent communication and organizational skills
Experience with Maya, rigging and animation
Experience with simulation of cloth and hair
Solid problem-solving skills
The ability to multi-task and prioritize across multiple projects
Basic working knowledge of Linux

Job Responsibility

Provides support to the Creatures team and aids in the process of getting work through the production pipeline
Supports multiple shows at a time and serves to ensure animation and creature work is flowing smoothly from one department to the next
Troubleshoots and solves issues and directs questions and problems to the appropriate TD where necessary

What we offer

Diversity of work
Exciting development opportunities
Dynamic working environment
Thriving and supportive workplace
Welcomed, respected, supported and appreciated environment
Workplace experience that’s second to none

Fulltime

Creature Assistant Technical Director

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic artist interested in pursuin...

Location

Canada , Vancouver

Salary:

Not provided

Weta Digital

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Excellent communication and organizational skills
Experience with Maya, rigging and animation
Experience with simulation of cloth and hair
Solid problem-solving skills
The ability to multi-task and prioritize across multiple projects
Basic working knowledge of Linux

Job Responsibility

Provides support to the Creatures team and aids in the process of getting work through the production pipeline
Supports multiple shows at a time and serves to ensure animation and creature work is flowing smoothly from one department to the next
Required to troubleshoot and solve issues and direct questions and problems to the appropriate TD where necessary

Fulltime

Character Modeler

ILM Mumbai studios leverages the expertise and technological know-how developed ...

Location

India , Mumbai

Salary:

Not provided

Disney

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

At least 5 years experience as a modeler or role with equivalent level of responsibility in VFX film
Expert in Maya and Zbrush
Demonstrated ability to model a variety of complex 3D objects
Sound familiarity with shape deformation tools
Communicates well with other production artists and production management
Accurately bid and schedule model builds
Ability to lead and mentor junior modelers
Ability to adapt to and develop new techniques
Sets a high standard for all modelers
Excellent time management skills

Job Responsibility

Build complex character models including creature, digidoubles with minimal supervision and art direction
Incorporate technical expertise, artistic ability, and a basic understanding of animation and anatomy
Work with the team (Technical Directors, Supervisors and Animators) to determine the 'look' for an object
Work with production management to ensure they hit deadlines and deliveries
Build the geometry of computer graphic models, with an understanding of how the geometry will be used in the production process
Perform other tasks related to the creation of computer-generated animation

Fulltime

Senior Feature Animator

Industrial Light & Magic Vancouver is ramping up production on the highly antici...

Location

Canada , Vancouver

Salary:

112200.00 - 143600.00 CAD / Year

Disney

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5 years+ of relevant professional Feature Animation experience and at least a college level diploma or higher in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography, or related field
OR at least seven years of relevant professional Feature Animation experience in lieu of education
Previous experience working on stylized animation or musical features is highly advantageous
Expert knowledge of traditional animation principles, acting, film production and compositional design while demonstrating exceptional skills as an animator based as evidenced by portfolio, demo reel and/or references
Excellent organization and communications skills
Proficiency with Linux desired
Expert knowledge of Maya, proprietary and other software programs
Knowledge of chaining and constraint techniques
As part of your application please submit a demo reel, shot breakdown, or equivalent showcasing your work
A current resume is required

Job Responsibility

Bring a diverse cast of stylized characters and whimsical creatures to life, executing high-level performance, acting, and musical timing that aligns with the directors creative vision
Comprehend and execute direction from Lead Animator and Animation Supervisor
Own complex shots and key sequences from initial blocking through to final animation, ensuring performance and stylistic consistency across the film
May supervise the work of entry, mid and mid-high level animators at the discretion of the Animation Supervisor
Participate as a team member in achieving various aesthetic solutions
provides feedback to other members of the production by attending dailies on a regular basis
Expected to train and mentor new Animators as well as provide technical assistance to the show supervisors before and during the production
Maintain or exceed a consistent level of productivity while meeting deadlines and producing high quality work
Performs other tasks related to the creation of computer-generated animation

What we offer

A full range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits, may be offered dependent on the level and position offered

Fulltime

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