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The Walt Disney Company (Germany) GmbH is hiring: Effects Technical Director - E

The Walt Disney Company (Germany) GmbH · San Francisco, CA, USA ·

Pay:
$90,400-$118,700/yr
Job type:
Full Time

Effects Technical Director - Expression of Interest
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.

We are looking for an FX Technical Director who reflects the innovative spirit, creative talent, production excellence, collaborative mindset and passion for great filmmaking that define ILM

The Effects TD generates FX animation, procedural simulation, dynamic simulation, particle and fluid systems for feature film visual effects. They are responsible for lighting, rendering and moderate-level compositing of complex shots with guidance from their supervisors.

What You’ll Do

Designs and creates FX animation, procedural simulation, dynamic simulation, particle and fluid systems

Responsible for setting-up and wrangle heavy particle effects and enormous crowd shots

Excellent pipeline scripting ability

Solid compositing ability, can wrangle blue-screen extractions, working understanding of Nuke

Can write plug‑ins, debug simulations and write set up and surface shaders with proficiency

Can write/hack procedural surface shaders and volumetric shaders with proficiency

Can animate moderate objects with proficiency

Can pick‑up new techniques quickly and easily and can debug just about anything

Sets a standard for all Technical Directors in continually raising the bar for speed, quality of work and adaptability

What We’re Looking For

3-5+ years production experience or feature film experience with effects simulation work

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or computer graphics

Demo reel required

Ability to work with competency, energy and enthusiasm within a team environment with gentle supervision to complete a shot.

Exhibits excellent listening and communication skills, able to receive direction and criticism

Excellent presentation/communication skills in dailies/shot review by clearly and briefly outlining what has been accomplished and what next should be addressed in the shot

Engages in the creative process without ego, and accepts all final decisions with a positive and supportive attitude.

Demonstrates an excellent aesthetic eye, anticipating potential problems and using knowledge of how to use the tools to achieve the desired look.

Demonstrates superb problem-solving skills and takes the initiative to offer ideas and suggestions.

Prioritizes tasks and manages time very well

Preferred Skills / Competencies:

Linux and scripting ability in Python

Experience in MEL

Technical Skills:

Advanced simulation experience with either Houdini, Maya, 3DS Max or other software, and the ability to write expressions

C++ skills

The hiring range for this position in San Francisco, CA is $90,400 to $118,700 per year. 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 bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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In Summary: The Effects TD generates FX animation, procedural simulation, dynamic simulation, particle and fluid systems for feature film visual effects . 3-5+ years production experience or feature film experience with effects simulation work . The hiring range for this position in San Francisco, CA is $90,400 to $118,700 per year .

En Español: Este puesto es una oportunidad para enviar su currículum para la consideración futura; no se trata de un papel que esté abierto en este momento. Anticipamos que este rol pueda estar abierto a futuro, pero no estamos contratando activamente para el cargo. Si desea ser considerado para este potencial papel, por favor envíe su curriculum vitae. Ellos son responsables de la iluminación, renderización y composición a nivel moderado de tomas complejas con orientación de sus supervisores. Lo que harás Diseña y crea animación FX, simulación procesal, simulaciones dinámicas, partículas y sistemas fluidos Responsables de configurar y contrarrestar efectos de partículas pesadas y enormes imágenes masivas Excelente capacidad para escribir pipeline Capacidad de composición sólida, puede contratar extracciones de pantalla azul, comprensión de trabajo de Nuke Demo Puede escribir plug-ins, deshackear simulaciones y escribir configuraciones y shaders de superficie con habilidad para escribir / piratear las secuencias de superficie procedimentales y las secuelas volumétricas con competencia animar objetos moderados con habilidades para recoger nuevas técnicas rápidamente y fácilmente y pueden definir claramente lo que los directores desean hacer Las capacidades necesarias para realizar una serie de tareas avanzadas en el proceso de desarrollo del guion Otras expuestas o otras competencias Exemplaciones más allá de $700 Habilidad de diseñar un programa de estudio de conocimientos básicos para desarrollar una gran velocidad de funcionamiento del trabajo y la capacitación tecnológica, así como la capacidad de utilizar las herramientas e ingeniería gráfica y la supervicios para obtener una visión óptima y la calidad de imagen, ¿Cuálise bien? El salario básico realmente ofrecido tendrá en cuenta la equidad interna y también puede variar dependiendo de la región geográfica del candidato, los conocimientos relacionados con el empleo, las habilidades y la experiencia entre otros factores. Se pueden proporcionar una bonificación y/o unidades de incentivo a largo plazo como parte del paquete de compensación, además de toda la gama de beneficios médicos, financieros y / u otros, según el nivel y la posición que se ofrezcan. Sobre The Walt Disney Company: Accommodation for Disability Employment Applications