Junior Crowd Technical Director (project Hire) - Ilm San Francisco

Disney Streaming / ILM San Francisco

San Francisco, CA, USA
Base: $67,900 to $86,900 py; bonus/equity: bonus +...
2-3 years vfx experience
Strong houdini software knowledge
Motion capture or clip-based animation experience
The Junior Crowd TD supports the creative and technical development of crowd simulations for large-scale environments like cities and battle sequences

Job Summary

  • The Junior Crowd TD supports the creative and technical development of crowd simulations for large-scale environments like cities and battle sequences.
  • Candidates must possess strong problem-solving skills to address both technical and artistic challenges within the Houdini pipeline.
  • The role offers a competitive salary range of $67,900 to $86,900 per year along with medical, financial, and other benefits.

Matching Summary

The Junior Crowd TD supports the creative and technical development of crowd simulations for large-scale environments like cities and battle sequences.

Salary

Base: $67,900 to $86,900 per year; Bonus/Equity: Bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided; Benefits: Full range of medical, financial, and other benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 2-3 years VFX experience
  • Strong Houdini software knowledge
  • Motion capture or clip-based animation experience
  • Linux proficiency
  • Cinematic principles understanding

Nice-to-have

  • Vex and Python scripting proficiency
  • Cloth and hair simulation experience
  • Maya and rigging working knowledge
  • Keen eye for flocking behavior
  • Houdini pipeline input/output understanding

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field OR 3+ years professional VFX experience
  • At least 2 years of relevant VFX experience
  • Proficiency with Linux operating system

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