Technical Director, Character Effects/Crowds
Pixar
Emeryville, CAThis was removed by the employer on 11/17/2016 3:06:00 PM PST
Not to worry we have many other jobs on the site;
Browse all jobs
Browse the Animation/Graphic Design/Visual FX Category
Search for Technical Director, Character Effects/Crowds jobs in Emeryville-CA
Search all Technical Director, Character Effects/Crowds postings
Full Time Job
Technical Director, Character Effects/Crowds
SUMMARY:
Uses proprietary and 3rd-party tools to produce finished crowds animation for shots and sequences and develops or refines systems to support crowds animation.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Responsible for design, implementation, or completion of crowd dressing, motion, and/or rendering in production shots and sequences
• May adapt character models to the needs of crowd animation or build crowd characters
• May create, debug, or modify systems to facilitate crowd-level animation
• Works in a team environment to determine various design and technical solutions
• Coordinates with other team members on integrating and optimizing the crowds process with the balance of the production pipeline
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Degree in Computer Science, Visual Effects or a related area
• Thorough knowledge of 3D computer graphics techniques
• Strong aesthetic sense of animation, crowds, or effects timing
Successful applicants may also have some or all of the following:
• Experience in film or television effects, simulation, or creature effects
• Working knowledge of Houdini, Massive, or Golaem
• Experience with RenderMan and/or Katana
• Scripting experience (e.g., in Python)
• Character modeling or rigging experience
Pixar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.