Full-Time

Creature Technical Director

Posted on 10/30/2024

The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company

10,001+ employees

Leading producers & providers of entertainment and information

Compensation Overview

CA$96.8k - CA$123.9kAnnually

Mid, Senior

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Hybrid role requiring 2-3 days onsite.

Category
Character Design
Visual Effects (VFX)
Art, Graphics & Animation
Required Skills
Python
Animation
C/C++
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • At least three years of relevant professional VFX experience and at least a college level diploma or higher in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography, or related field; OR at least five years of relevant professional VFX experience in lieu of education
  • Experience creating body/face rigging in Maya for assets in digital animation, visual effects, games, commercials
  • Experience setting up and running cloth/hair/body/flesh/rigid body simulations
  • Understanding of anatomy and motion dynamics
  • Proficiency with Linux, Maya, and Houdini
  • Ability to learn quickly and assimilate new information
  • Experience with both proprietary simulation engines as well as off the shelf software packages as bonus
  • Nice to have: Python or VEX scripting, C++ programming, basic proficiency in another discipline such as modeling, texture, lighting, or animation
Responsibilities
  • Creature rigging and enveloping in Maya
  • Set up and run cloth, hair, rigid body, crowd, and muscle simulations
  • Participate as a team member in achieving various aesthetic solutions
  • Mentor newer artists
  • Maintain or exceed a consistent level of productivity while meeting deadlines and producing high quality work
The Walt Disney Company

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