Crowds Artist, Feature Animation

Job Description

Responsibilities
DreamWorks Animation is looking for more adventurous dreamers who shoot for the moon. We tell stories about the journeys our unconventional heroes take to make dreams come true. As a growth-minded studio, we pride ourselves on being one of the world's leading producers of high-quality, award-winning, animated films and series, reaching consumers around the globe. We push to feel more, laugh more, and build immersive new worlds.
DreamWorks creates a diverse array of original content in a variety of formats, delivering compelling stories with unique characters. We place tremendous value on the experiences our talent brings to the table from their own non-traditional paths to success. We believe in frequent communication and that transparency and trust yield the best work. We are a community of artists, technologists, innovators, and creators, who are passionate about animation and also happen to love eating lunch together.
The Crowd Artist is responsible for all aspects of shot composition and simulation of crowd elements under the direction of the Crowd Supervisor.
If you are part of the fandom and believe teamwork makes the dream work, join us in #livingthedream and #doingyourdreamwork!

Responsibilities: ''What would you say you do here?''
• Create an appealing performance for crowd characters from key framed cycles or motion capture data, using Crowd simulation software and motion editing tools.
• Work with Crowd Developers to determine and test what features are required to craft desired performances.
• Organize and present your work to your supervisor, the Director, and Visual Effects Supervisor and address notes accurately.
• Help identify and solve problems in simulations, cycles, and renders.
• Works well within a team and fosters a good working atmosphere.

Qualifications/Requirements
• Experience working with crowd simulation software like Massive and Golaem
• Experience composing character elements in scenes and performing to camera
• Knowledge of software packages like Motion Builder, Maya, and Houdini
• Experience working in a Linux production environment
• Must be willing to work in Glendale, CA
• Willingness to work overtime, and on weekends with short notice
• Must provide a reel/portfolio of work examples -- if available, include a web address when you submit your resume
• Must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if partially or fully vaccinated, submitting your vaccination record no later than 7 days following commencement of employment.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the commencement of employment or must undergo regular COVID-19 testing if Company determines your job position requires accessing an NBCUniversal/DreamWorks Animation worksite.
• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.

Desired Characteristics
• Proven experience working with crowds
• Experience working with cycle animation, character animation, and/or motion capture
• Scripting in languages like Python
• Experience working with a USD based pipeline

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gwym0n-3-146-221-49-42 in your application.