Job Posting Title:

Crowds Artist

Req ID:

10114889

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.

Job Posting Segment:

WDAS Burbank

Job Posting Primary Business:

WDAS Burbank

Primary Job Posting Category:

Production

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Burbank, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2025-03-10