Crowd Technical Director Job at Disney (Vancouver)

Creature Development Supervisor

We are looking for a Creature TD Supervisor who reflects the innovative spirit, ...

Location

India , Mumbai

Salary:

Not provided

Disney

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of relevant professional experience
Fluent in Maya
4+ years experience as Maya rigger for advanced hero assets in digital animation, visual effects, games, commercials
Experience producing CG characters and creatures for visual media
Experience in corrective sculpting, understanding of anatomy and enveloping
Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
Experience with Python scripting
Proficiency with Linux

Job Responsibility

Supervise teams for the set-up of creature pipeline, implementation and supervision of the creature technical director artist group including rigging, simulations (muscle, hair, plus simulations), destruction and crowds when applicable
Triage and troubleshooting related to assets/setups across disciplines
Troubleshoot technical issues and provide recommendations
Work with the technical management department to suggest technical advancements and tools to create efficiencies
Partner with the Production and Bidding team to create accurate bids and schedules
Delegate assignments and act as the creative, technical, and morale lead for the creature technical director team
Provide constructive feedback on crew performance, making recommendations and resolving issues
Mentor junior level and newly hired creature technical directors
Works with the Production team representative and Animation/Modeling supervisor to determine the creature set up requirements
Works with the CG Supervisor and R&D in the assessment of software needs and requirements for asset set-up and simulation

Junior Crowd Technical Director

The Junior Crowd TD is responsible for supporting the creative and technical dev...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

67900.00 - 86900.00 USD / Year

Disney

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

At least 2 years of relevant VFX experience with a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Traditional Animation, Computer Graphics, Computer Science, Engineering, and related fields
OR at least 3 years of relevant professional VFX experience
Strong knowledge of Houdini Software and workflows
Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to address technical and artistic challenges
In-depth understanding of cinematic principles and composition
Experience working with motion capture and/or clip-based animation
Proficiency with Linux
Strong communication skills (written, verbal, and interpersonal)
Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines whilst maintaining a high quality output

Job Responsibility

Choreograph the motion and behaviour of crowds in entry level shots, meeting the artistic direction of the show supervisor
Manage the motions and cycles used on a show, including creating blending cycles
Assist in developing efficient workflows within Houdini, including creating and modifying internal HDAs
Creatively use existing motion and character variations to create visual diversity within a crowd
Assist the crowd team to troubleshoot technical issues within Houdini and the wider pipeline
Work with production and supervisors to meet the show’s deadlines
Communicate with artists across disciplines to work effectively as part of the wider show team
Attend dailies to present your work and receive feedback from the show supervisor
Collaborate within the crowd team, sharing knowledge and contributing to the development of the department

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

Fulltime

Lead Crowd Technical Director

The Lead Crowd TD is responsible for executing the creative and technical direct...

Location

Canada , Vancouver

Salary:

142200.00 - 181900.00 CAD / Year

Disney

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

At least 6+ years of experience working on high end VFX or animated feature film productions
Previous experience in a leadership or mentoring role
College degree in Computer Science, Art, Animation or Engineering, or equivalent professional experience
Expert knowledge of Houdini for Crowds
Expert knowledge of crowd behaviour, including human crowds, swarming insects, combat choreography and animal behaviours
Strong knowledge of cinematography and composition with a passion for storytelling
Strong knowledge of VEX and Python
Proficiency with Linux including shell scripting
Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to address technical and artistic obstacles
Excellent leadership, communication and organizational skills

Job Responsibility

Lead and manage a team of crowd artists both technically and artistically ensuring the vision of the show supervisor is met, providing creative feedback at a shot and sequence level
Lead the direction and development of shot templates and tools. Collaborating with other crowd artists to implement efficient solutions that enable the smooth running of the show
Gather, edit and maintain the show motion library to meet artistic and technical show requirements, while assisting with the planning and direction of motion capture shoots
Manage crowd agent setups for the show, collaborating with upstream departments to troubleshoot issues. Set up and maintain agent variation logic to effectively balance diversity and performance
Manage show setup for small to medium shows
Mentor crowd artists on Houdini workflows and proprietary pipeline tools, while maintaining comprehensive technical documentation
Work with Production and Artists to understand and assign tasks, meet the show deadlines and provide shot/sequence feedback
Identify, troubleshoot and problem solve complex issues throughout the crowd pipeline
Collaborate and communicate with R&D and Pipeline Engineers in order to implement efficient and effective ways to problem solve issues around the crowd pipeline
Attend relevant meetings on shots, sequences, and production

What we offer

A full range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits

Fulltime