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This posting is an opportunity to submit your resume for future consideration; this is not a role that is open at this time. We anticipate this role may be open in the future, but we are not actively hiring for the position. If you would like to be considered for this potential role, please submit your resume. If the role becomes available, you may receive an email or call from a recruiter.Position SummaryThe Creature Technical Director is responsible for rigging and enveloping hero to background creature, vehicles and props in Maya. They are able to wrangle rigging and creature pipeline issues proficiently under the support of their supervisors. They also possess the ability to run flesh-surface, hair, rigid sim, crowd, and/or cloth simulations.What You'll DoProvide 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
Mentor entry level artists
Special projects as necessary
What We're Looking ForBachelor’s Degree in Computer Graphics, Computer Science, or related degree or equivalent experience
3+ years experience
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 cooperative team player
Good, dependable communication skills
Proficiency with Linux
Expertise with Maya
Experience with python scripting
Nice to have:
Experience with Massive or Houdini crowd software
C Basic proficiency in another discipline - modeling, texture, TD, animation
Location: San Francisco,CaliforniaJob Posting Company:The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.
