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Junior Creature Technical Director

The Walt Disney Company

New South Wales, Australia (On-site)

Junior Creature Technical Director

3 Months ago • 1-2 Years • Animation

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maya

creature

houdini

communication

team-player

rigging

anatomy

Job Description

This Junior Creature Technical Director role in Sydney involves rigging, running simulations, and troubleshooting for characters and creatures in Maya and Houdini. Experience with Maya rigging, simulations, corrective sculpting, anatomy, and a positive team attitude are crucial.

Must have:

Maya Rigging
Simulations Experience
Corrective Sculpting
Anatomy Knowledge

Good to have:

Houdini Hair Sims
Scriptutilities/tools/plug-ins
Positive Attitude
Team Player

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Job Posting Title:

Junior Creature Technical Director

Req ID:

10094129

Job Description:

Your role?

As a Creature TD you will be responsible for the creation of outstanding character and creature simulations using various software technologies. You are able to wrangle rigging and creature pipeline issues proficiently under the direction and support of your supervisors and you have the ability to run flesh-surface, hair, rigid sim, crowd and cloth simulations.

What will you be doing?

Provide rigging and enveloping in Maya for various vehicles, characters, and creatures
Run cloth, hair, rigid body, crowd, or muscle simulations
Troubleshoot creature pipeline issues for artists in other disciplines
Script utilities/tools/plug-ins in Maya
Participate in reviews, dailies, and department meetings as required
Experience in hair sims in Houdini a plus
Any Houdini hair or feather sim experience is beneficial
Special projects as necessary

To be a contributing member of this team, you will have a mix of these skills:

1-2 years relevant professional experience and a diploma in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography, or related field.
Experience as Maya rigger for assets in digital animation, visual effects, games, commercials
Experience running simulation shotwork
Experience in corrective sculpting
Knowledge of anatomy and enveloping
Positive attitude and team player
Good communication skills

JoinILM

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.

Job Posting Segment:

ILM Sydney

Job Posting Primary Business:

ILM Sydney

Primary Job Posting Category:

Rigging

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Sydney, Australia

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2024-06-26

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