Crowd Technical Director (all levels)
Apply NowApply Later Job ID 10038861 Location Sydney, Australia Business Industrial Light & Magic Date posted May 24, 2023Job Summary:
ILM is currently hiring Crowd Technical Directors at all levels and often in multiple locations. You may not see your specific career level advertised online, through the process you and your recruiter will work together to find the right role that combines your unique experience and career goals.
We are hiring across all levels for this discipline
Your role?
The main focus of the position will be to create crowd simulations for our CG scenes, using either off the shelf or our own proprietary software to populate cities, large scale environments and choreograph battles.
What You’ll Do
Create the motion of crowds
Animate and simulate shots or sequences
To be a contributing member of this team, you will have a mix of these skills:
Strong knowledge of Houdini Software
Strong crowd and layout skills including asset integration, scene setup and running simulations
Experience working on high end VFX or animated feature-film productions
Experience working with motion capture and/or clip-based animation
Proficiency with Linux
Strong communication skills
Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines whilst maintaining a high quality output
Nice to have:
Working understanding of Vex and/or Python
Strong understating of Houdini input/output pipeline
Experience with cloth/hair simulation
Working knowledge of Maya and rigging
Keen eye for how crowds flock and move
This position is with Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC, which is part of a business segment we call Industrial Light & Magic. Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.
About Industrial Light & Magic:
Founded in 1975 by George Lucas, ILM is the leading effects facility in the world, serving the motion picture, commercial production, and attraction industries. ILM has created visual effects for over 325 feature films and has played a key role in seven of the top 10 worldwide box-office hits of all time and has contributed to 25 of the top 50. ILM has set the standard for visual effects, creating some of the most stunning images in the history of film. At the forefront of the digital revolution, the company continues to break new ground in visual effects, VR, AR, and Immersive Cinema.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, Disney Parks, and Experiences and Products. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with ILM (Australia) Pty. Ltd., which is part of a business we call Industrial Light & Magic.