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Walt Disney Animation Studios has been combining the best in artistry and storytelling with cutting-edge technology to bring wonderful new characters and adventures to the big screen for audiences around the world. We are currently seeking Stereo Artists to join our Burbank, CA studio.

Our Stereo Artists are challenged to create the most immersive and watchable stereo shots for our newest stories in production now and also to recreate our classic titles for 3D re-release. Our ideal candidate has great sense of cinematography and has a passion for visual storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with Stereo Supervisor, Layout Supervisor, Director of Look and Lighting and directors to create immersive and comfortable 3D images in support of the story
• Responsible for creation, delivery, and notes on 3D end-to-end
• Stereo Layout Duties – Configure the stereoscopic parameters of CG animatic shots using our custom stereo camera rig to achieve the stereoscopic supervisor’s creative goals for each shot.
• Stereo Layout Finaling Duties – Adapt the stereoscopic parameters to account for final animated performances and camera changes.  Create test renders to validate stereo setups.
• Stereo Final Color Duties – Correct stereo artifacts introduced in the lighting and compositing of shots.  Make creative adjustments to final images to enhance for the stereoscopic version of the film.
• Use compositing based depth sculpting techniques to add dimension to 2D elements such as matte paintings and enhance or modify the depth of 3D elements.

• Bachelors degree in Art, Film, Illustration, Computer Graphics, Engineering, related field, or equivalent experience desired
• Exceptional artistic and technical skills
• Previous production experience on Stereoscopic feature films; Stereoscopic animated film experience preferred
• Experience working in collaborative environments and taking direction
• Solid understanding of the Stereoscopic principles
• Knowledge of rendering and compositing
• Strong problem-solving ability
• Solid understanding of Maya and Nuke
• Comfort with Linux environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Layout a plus
• Experience in Lighting 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.

Walt Disney Animation Studios is hiring CG animators!

The Animation Department at Walt Disney Animation Studios is expanding the team in Burbank, CA! If you create character animation of the highest caliber and demonstrate exceptional understanding of weight, locomotion, anatomy, dialog, acting, appeal, and entertainment, take a look at our studio. Tangled, Wreck-it Ralph, and our next film, Frozen, pursue excellence in animation performance. If you’ve been on the fence, wondering if the time is right to try something new, challenging, and rewarding, the time is now. Come see what we’re all about and decide for yourself.   Responsibilities

• Create vivid and compelling character performances that make millions of people laugh, cry, tremble in fear, and cheer in victory
• Work closely with the film’s Director, Animation Supervisor, and Supervising Animators to establish the style of movement and personality for the characters in the film
• Animate shots in a professional and timely manner

Job Requirements

• BA in Art, Digital Media, Computer Science, related field or equivalent experience
• Understanding of color, contrast, and lighting design
• Notable production experience with 3D lighting and compositing
• A strong visual sense and the ability to distinguish subtle differences that affect the matching of elements created in multiple mediums
• Working knowledge of a node-based compositing system (i.e. Shake or Nuke) required
• Renderman or similar experience required
• Strong in-depth knowledge of Unix and/or Linux
• Strong problem solving skills and a good eye required
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment, taking direction from the Director, Art Director, Director of Look & Lighting, and Lighting Sups

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.

• 3+ years experience in CG visual effects production for animation, live-action film, or television
• Advanced procedural and dynamic simulation experience with high-end 3D software: “Houdini” preferred; “Maya” a plus, or equivalent package; Nuke or equivalent compositing tools; and experience with Renderman a plus
• Proficiency with fluid simulations, rigid simulations, particle systems, and FX pipeline authorship using procedural animation techniques
• Linux and scripting ability in Python preferred; shader and C++ skills also applicable
• Strong understanding of animation fundamentals, including timing and appeal.
• Good “eye” toward light, color, design, and composition. Observation skills of natural phenomena, comprehension of physics, and ability to implement
• Flexible problem-solving skills and attention to detail and quality
• Very open to direction
• Participate in and embrace a culture of continual innovation and change
• Strong communication skills including the ability to clearly convey both artistic and technical concepts and processes
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative workspace, work well alone or within a team, as well as with other departments
• Bachelor’s degree in Art, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, related field, or equivalent experience

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.