[Scratchpostjobs] Disney Animation seeks Hair TDs and Lighter/Compositors!

[Ong, Erin]

Disney Animation combines the very best in artistry and storytelling
with cutting-edge technology to bring wonderful new characters to the
big screen for audiences around the world. Constantly challenged to
create innovative new technologies for animated features, theme park
productions and special projects for the Walt Disney Studios, Disney
Animation is home to some of the most talented artists working in the
film industry today.

We currently have exciting opportunities for Hair TDs and
Lighter/Compositors to join our team! 


Hair TDs will work with the Look Development team to create a base look
for a character's hair/fur and other procedurally generated objects in
3D production.

Requirements: 
* Previous production experience or exceptional artistic
skills/abilities in CGI/traditional artwork. 
* A thorough understanding of 3-D computer programs such as Maya
required. 
* Programming (MEL, PERL, CSH) background a plus. 
* Previous experience with traditional sculpting a plus. 
* Strong problem solving skills and a good eye required. 
* Proven ability to be detail oriented and to work efficiently within a
production environment. 
* Experience with procedurally generated objects and dynamic
simulations. 
* Must be able to work in a collaborative environment, taking direction
from the Artistic Leadership and CG Supervisor as necessary.
* Bachelors degree in related field desired. 


Lighter/Compositors finesse the lighting on a shot and composite
together the resulting character and environment renders into a final
shot; assemble incoming data (models, looks, animation, efx) from
upstream departments for lighting adjustments; create light rigs and
adjust the lighting in those files; render the necessary levels; use
appropriate compositing software to create a composite tree that
combines the rendered levels and adjust the final composite until it
meets the vision of the Director and Art Directors and Sequence Leads.

Requirements: 
* Understanding of color, contrast, and lighting design is required. 
* Must have 2+ years production experience with 3-D lighting and
compositing. 
* A strong visual sense and the ability to distinguish subtle
differences that affect the matching of elements created in multiple
mediums are imperative.
* Working knowledge of a node-based compositing system (i.e. Shake)
required. 
* Renderman/Mtor or similar experience required along with solid
understanding of professional level compositing packages (i.e. Shake or
similar) and strong in-depth knowledge of Unix and/or Linux.
* Strong problem solving skills and a good eye required. 
* Ability to work in a collaborative environment, taking direction from
the Sequence lead(s), CG Supervisor and feedback from the Art Director
and Directors(s) as necessary.
* BA in Art, Fine Art, Illustration, Graphic Design, Computer Science or
equivalent experience needed. 


Interested artists should mail a resume, reel, a reel break down, and a
CGI Submission form to: 

Disney Animation 
Attn: Animation Resources, Ref: SP 
500 South Buena Vista Street 
Burbank, CA 91521-9327 

For our CGI submission form please link to
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/pdfs/3dsubform.pdf 


We look forward to an opportunity to work with you! 

Disney Animation is part of the magic of The Walt Disney Company. 



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