Crowd Td

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Dneg Full time

The Crowd Technical Director is responsible for producing complex crowd shots using a variety of sprite, vignette and simulation techniques, for use in DNEG's films. The Crowd TD works under the direction and supervision of the CG Crowd Supervisor and DFX Supervisors to develop a specific look, movement and style that achieves the Creative Goals and vision of the VFX Supervisor and Director.

A Crowd TD will successfully deliver simulations by gathering a variety of 3D Assets produced by our Build, Layout and Animation departments, using off-the-shelf software - primarily Houdini and Maya - and custom pipeline tools to create photorealistic crowd simulations.

**Must-Have**
- Good understanding of Houdini crowd simulation or related software programs.
- Proven experience in producing crowd simulations with an eye for details, good sense of timing, and thorough understanding of techniques and technologies relating to physical simulation in computer graphics.
- Familiarity with pipeline issues and problem-solving.
- Experienced in balancing quality with time constraints.
- Experience in live-action VFX Films.
- Excellent artistic and technical skills.

**Nice to Have**
- Programming or scripting skills (e.g. mel, python)
- Experience in live-action FX or Crowd work preferred
- Houdini, Massive and Maya and/or equivalent 3D software knowledge
- Experience in other areas of visual effects (TV, Games) will also be taken into account
- A general TD background
- Strong understanding of Linux/Unix based operating systems

**About You**
- Organised, pro-active team player and a self-starter
- A team player and clear communicator
- Good attitude towards the work by being approachable and personable
- Adaptable and with a willingness to learn new skills and techniques - including proprietary software
- Calm under pressure and committed to meeting production deadlines
- A positive, can-do attitude

  • Mid Crowd Td

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Dneg Full time

    The Crowd Technical Director is responsible for producing complex crowd shots using a variety of sprite, vignette and simulation techniques, for use in DNEG's films. The Crowd TD works under the direction and supervision of the CG Crowd Supervisor and DFX Supervisors to develop a specific look, movement and style that achieves the Creative Goals and vision...

  • Senior Crowd TD

    3 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia DNEG Group Full time

    OverviewThe Crowd Technical Director is responsible for producing complex crowd shots using a variety of sprite, vignette and simulation techniques, for use in DNEG's films. The Crowd TD works under the direction and supervision of the CG Crowd Supervisor and DFX Supervisors to develop a specific look, movement and style that achieves the Creative Goals and...

  • Mid Crowd Td

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Dneg Full time

    Position at DNEG The Crowd Technical Director is responsible for producing complex crowd shots using a variety of sprite, vignette and simulation techniques, for use in DNEG's films.The Crowd TD works under the direction and supervision of the CG Crowd Supervisor and DFX Supervisors to develop a specific look, movement and style that achieves the Creative...

  • Urgent Search: Senior Crowd TD

    3 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia DNEG Group Full time

    OverviewThe Crowd Technical Director is responsible for producing complex crowd shots using a variety of sprite, vignette and simulation techniques, for use in DNEG's films. The Crowd TD works under the direction and supervision of the CG Crowd Supervisor and DFX Supervisors to develop a specific look, movement and style that achieves the Creative Goals and...

  • Artistic Entity Animator

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeCharacter Full time $120,000 - $140,000

    Job Title: Dynamic Character ArtistCrowd simulation is an essential element of creating immersive and timeless animated films. As a skilled Dynamic Character Artist, you will play a pivotal role in designing and setting up crowd assets, HDAs, and bipeds/quadrupeds within the existing Houdini pipeline.The successful candidate will be responsible for the...

  • Senior Virtual World Experience Creator

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeCrowd Full time $100,000 - $120,000

    Job Title: Senior Crowd Technical DirectorJob OverviewThe Crowd Technical Director is responsible for producing complex crowd shots using a variety of sprite, vignette and simulation techniques. The role works under the direction and supervision of the CG Crowd Supervisor to develop a specific look, movement and style that achieves the Creative Goals and...

  • Creature Supervisor

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Dneg Full time

    The Creature Supervisor will oversee the development of all manner of CG creatures from design and build stage to final render. All through the process you will be supervising the pipeline and providing direction on architecture and methods, working with the Head of Creature and the Pipeline team to improve departmental efficiency.You will be communicating...

  • Senior Creature Development Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeCreaturesupervisor Full time $150,000 - $180,000

    Creature Supervisor Job DescriptionOverseeing the development of CG creatures from design to final render, you will work closely with the Head of Creature and Pipeline teams to improve departmental efficiency. Your key responsibilities include communicating with other departments, ensuring effective collaboration between Creature TDs and related teams within...

  • Creature Supervisor

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia DNEG Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    The Creature Supervisor will oversee the development of all Rigging and CFX of CG creatures from design and build stage to final render. All through the process you will be supervising the pipeline and providing direction on architecture and methods, working with the Head of Creature and the Pipeline team to improve departmental efficiency.You will be...

  • Creature Supervisor

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Double Negative Visual Effects Full time

    **Description**:- Position at DNEG_The Creature Supervisor will oversee the development of all manner of CG creatures from design and build stage to final render. All through the process you will be supervising the pipeline and providing direction on architecture and methods, working with the Head of Creature and the Pipeline team to improve departmental...