Crowd Technical Director

工作 ID 10121556 地點溫哥華, 加拿大 有意工作的公司 Industrial Light & Magic 日期已公佈 May 09, 2025

申請

工作概要:

This role is considered Hybrid, which means the employee will work 2-3 days onsite at a Company designated location and occasionally from home.

The main focus of the position will be to create crowd simulations for our CG scenes, using either off the shelf or our own proprietary software to populate cities, large scale environments and choreograph battles.

At ILM, we strive to be an inclusive environment, and we are committed to considering promising individuals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences for this position.

What You’ll Do

Choreograph the motion and behaviour of crowds in shots, meeting the artistic direction of the show supervisor.
Manage the motions and cycles used on your show, including creating blending cycles.
Assist in developing efficient workflows within Houdini, including creating and modifying internal HDAs.
Creatively use existing motion and character variations to create visual diversity within a crowd.
Troubleshoot technical issues within Houdini and the wider pipeline.
Work with Production and your lead to meet the show deadlines.
Communicate with artists across disciplines to work effectively as part of the wider show team.
Attend dailies to present your work and receive feedback from the show supervisor.
Collaborate within the crowd team, sharing knowledge and contributing to the development of the department.

What We’re Looking For

Strong knowledge of Houdini Software
Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to address technical and artistic challenges
In- depth understanding of cinematic principles and composition
Background working on high end VFX or animated feature-film productions
Experience working with motion capture and/or clip-based animation
Proficiency with Linux
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines whilst maintaining a high quality output

Nice to have:

Proficiency scripting in Vex and/or Python
Strong understanding of Houdini input/output pipeline
Experience with cloth/hair simulation
Working knowledge of Maya and rigging
Keen eye for how crowds flock and move

JoinILM

The hiring range for this position in Vancouver is C$98,800 to C$126,400 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits, may be offered dependent on the level and position offered.

申請

關於Industrial Light & Magic:

ILM 由 George Lucas 於 1975 年創立，擁有世界領先的設施，服務電影、商業製作和吸引力產業。ILM 已為 325 多個拍攝影片創造了視覺效果，並在有史以來全球票房前 10 名中的 7 部中發揮了重要作用，並在前 50 名中參與了 25 部。ILM 設定了視覺效果的標準，在電影歷史上打造一些極有魅力的角色。公司為數碼革命的前沿，繼續在視覺效果、VR、AR以及沉浸式影院中開辟新天地。

關於 The Walt Disney Company:

Walt Disney Company 連同其子公司和聯營公司，是領先的多元化國際家庭娛樂和媒體企業，其業務主要涉及三個範疇：Disney Entertainment、ESPN 及 Disney Experiences。Disney 在 1920 年代的起步之初，只是一間卡通工作室，至今已成為娛樂界的翹楚，並昂然堅守傳承，繼續為家庭中每位成員創造世界一流的故事與體驗。Disney 的故事、人物與體驗傳遍世界每個角落，深入人心。我們在 40 多個國家/地區營運業務，僱員及演藝人員攜手協力，創造全球和當地人們都珍愛的娛樂體驗。

這個職位隸屬於 ILM (Vancouver) Inc.，其所屬的業務部門是 Industrial Light & Magic。

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