Walt Disney Animation Studios zoekt personeel

Disney Animation combines the best in artistry and storytelling with cutting-edge technology to bring wonderful new characters and adventures to the big screen for audiences around the world.

We currently have an exciting opportunities for FX Artists/TDs to join the team at our Burbank, CA studio.

Responsibilities:
- Designing and creating a variety of visual effects through procedural animation and modeling techniques, dynamic fluid and rigid simulations, particle systems, and other creative techniques from conception through completion in a timely manner
- Lighting and rendering of effects elements along with creating a composite network representing the usability of the elements
- Brings authorship, emotional impact, and art direction to various effects through a creative artistic vision while meeting the directors vision in an efficient manner
- Work with EFX Supervisor in designing technical approaches and establishing artistic goals for projects or sequences
- Participates as a proactive team member in determining various design and technical solutions
- Challenges effects status quo by developing innovative tools and or techniques

Requirements:

- Advanced procedural and dynamic simulation experience with 3D effects packages such as Houdini, Maya, or equivalent software, compositing tools, i.e. Nuke/Shake, experience with Renderman highly desired
- Linux and scripting ability in Python preferred, shader and C++ skills also applicable
- Strong understanding of animation fundamentals, design, and composition; good observation skills of natural phenomena, comprehension of physics, and ability to implement
- Takes direction well, embraces and participates in a culture of continual innovation and change
- Strong communication skills, collaborative, works well within a team, as well with other departments. Seeks/Offers help
- Ability to share/teach/document developed tools and processes with others, while also using processes created by others
- Desire and ability to mentor Jr. Artists
- BA/BS degree in Art, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, related field or equivalent experience
- Understanding of the digital film making process and state of the art tools, trends and research

To Apply:
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