Crowd Technical Director

Job Description

Crowd Technical Director (all levels)

ILM is currently hiring Crowd Technical Directors at all levels and often in multiple locations. You may not see your specific career level advertised online, through the process you and your recruiter will work together to find the right role that combines your unique experience and career goals.

We are hiring across all levels for this discipline

Your role?

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.

What You'll Do
• Create the motion of crowds
• Animate and simulate shots or sequences

To be a contributing member of this team, you will have a mix of these skills:
• Strong knowledge of Houdini Software
• Strong crowd and layout skills including asset integration, scene setup and running simulations
• Experience working on high end VFX or animated feature-film productions
• Experience working with motion capture and/or clip-based animation
• Proficiency with Linux
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines whilst maintaining a high quality output
• Nice to have:
• Working understanding of Vex and/or Python
• Strong understating of Houdini input/output pipeline
• Experience with cloth/hair simulation
• Working knowledge of Maya and rigging
• Keen eye for how crowds flock and move

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.

About Studios Content:

The Studios Content group encompasses a collection of world-class entertainment studios that produce high-quality cinematic storytelling for both theatrical and streaming release. It is also home to Disney Theatrical Productions, producer of popular stage shows on Broadway and around the world.

This position is with ILM (Australia) Pty. Ltd., which is part of a business we call Studios Content.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g61n80-52-14-25-155-42 in your application.