Crowds Artist

Job Posting Title:
Crowds Artist

Req ID:
10121547

Job Description:

Job Description:

Walt Disney Animation Studios is looking for inspired Crowd Artists, with strong artistic abilities layered on top of solid technical foundations, to work on populating our features with world-class crowds. They will be part of the film-making process from asset creation through early shot layout to final rendering.

Responsibilities:
• Support the story by populating scenes with crowd character assets and animation
• Collaborate with peers to address creative and technical notes
• Identify opportunities to share knowledge and educate others on the production process
• Develop and maintain crowds technology and tools
• Design crowd character behaviors and set ups

Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Graphics, Computer Science, Engineering, and related fields, or equivalent experience
• Understanding of rigging and animation techniques
• Strong interest in Particle Systems, AI/Machine learning, or crowds systems (agent/brain design, simulation, and behavior)
• Experience with commercial graphics packages such as Maya and Houdini
• Solid understanding of the production processes and pipelines of CG Animation, VFX, or Video Game productions
• Ability to work with a team and collaborate closely with others within the department and other departments
• Strong problem solving abilities

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python
• Experience with the Linux or Unix operating system
• Experience with Object Oriented programming such as C++ a plus

Visual examples of images exemplifying work in this area are requested for review. Additionally, please include a resume and reel breakdown with your online profile.

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The pay rate for this role in Burbank, CA is $56.38 - $67.28 per hour, which follows the pay scale agreed upon in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors.
The pay rate for this role in Burbank, CA is $56.38 - $67.28 per hour, which follows the pay scale agreed upon in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors.

Job Posting Segment:
WDAS Burbank

Job Posting Primary Business:
WDAS Burbank

Primary Job Posting Category:
Lighting Entertainment - Studios, Post Production (Animation & Visual Effects) - Studios, Production

Employment Type:
Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Remote Worker Location, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:
2025-05-21

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