Senior Crowd TD (Brain Developer)

Description

The Senior Crowd TD is responsible for creating the motion of crowds, including the animation and simulations for high-end visual effects films, and integrating massive software into ILM’s proprietary pipeline. Also, they are responsible for mentoring entry-level crowd artists, both creatively and technically, while completing crowd TD work on a shot or sequence.

• An in-depth working knowledge of all aspects of Massive Software is critical. You will use the software for editing, cycle database management, cycle blending efficiency and plug-in development to accomplish specific effects and export data to all parts of the production pipeline.
• Responsibilities include, but not limited to Agent Creation, Motion Tree Creation, Motion Choreography, Motion Capture Direction, Massive Dynamics, Complex Navigation and targeting enemy for battle, Character skeletal retargeting.
• Collaborate and communicate with R&D and Production Engineers in order to implement efficient and effective ways to integrate the crowd pipeline and problem solve any issues.
• Mentor the entry-level crowd artists by assisting on the use of Massive software and any crowd pipeline tools, including documentation.
• On-going communication with Artists, Leads, Production and Supervisor regarding schedules, deadlines, and shot/sequence feedback.
• Shot set up and troubleshooting technical issues on the artist/agent level.
• Attend all relevant meetings on shots, sequences, and production
• Occasionally participate in the recruiting and staffing of the crowd team - assessing the work of prospective candidates for the hiring process

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Graphics or equivalent work experience.
• Expert Massive software knowledge and experience
• 6+ year’s production experience in high-end film visual effects 
• Highly proficient skills in technical problem solving.
• Strong communication skills (written, verbal and interpersonal)
• Proficiency with Linux
• Expertise with Maya and/or other high-end animation software
• Professional experience with python scripting