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 Apply Job!