Crowds Artist

Crowds Artist Walt Disney Animation Studios is looking for inspired Crowd Artists with strong artistic abilities layered on top of solid technical foundations to work on populating our features with world‑class crowds. They will be an essential part of the film‑making process, utilizing a variety of assets and animation to match the project’s style and the Director's creative vision. This opportunity will support our upcoming feature Hexed . Responsibilities Support the story by populating scenes with crowd character assets and animation Collaborate with peers to address creative and technical notes Offer solutions and ideas, exhibiting openness to knowledge sharing Develop and maintain crowds technology; identify opportunities to improve tool and pipeline efficiency Design crowd character behaviors and setups Team player, willing to collaborate with peers to address creative notes and resolve technical issues Proactively communicate accurate task estimates and consistently meet deadlines Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Graphics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields, or equivalent experience Understanding of rigging and animation techniques Strong interest in Particle Systems, AI/Machine learning, or crowds systems (agent/brain design, simulation, and behavior) Experience with commercial graphics packages such as Houdini Solid understanding of the production processes and pipelines of CG Animation, VFX, or Video Game productions Ability to work with a team and collaborate closely with others within the department and with other departments Strong problem‑solving abilities Knowledge of film language, demonstrating strong compositional skills A refined eye for detail, natural movement and timing Preferred Qualifications Experience with scripting languages such as Python Experience with the Linux or Unix operating system Experience with Object‑Oriented programming such as C++ (a plus) Experience with USD (a plus) Visual examples of images exemplifying work in this area are requested for review. Additionally, please include a resume and reel breakdown with your online profile. The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Compensation The pay rate for this role in Burbank, California is $60.69 to $75.95 per hour, which follows the pay scale agreed upon in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. Benefits Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: #J-18808-Ljbffr 1931 The Secret Lab