DreamWorks Feature - Crowds Artist

DreamWorks Animation is looking for more adventurous dreamers who shoot for the moon. We tell stories about the journeys our unconventional heroes take to make dreams come true. As a growth-minded studio, we pride ourselves on being one of the world's leading producers of high-quality, award-winning, animated films and series, reaching consumers around the globe. We push to feel more, laugh more, and build immersive new worlds.

DreamWorks creates a diverse array of original content in a variety of formats, delivering compelling stories with unique characters. We place tremendous value on the experiences our talent brings to the table from their own non-traditional paths to success. We believe in frequent communication and that transparency and trust yield the best work. We are a community of artists, technologists, innovators, and creators, who are passionate about animation and also happen to love eating lunch together.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

The Crowd Artist is responsible for all aspects of shot composition and simulation of crowd elements under the direction of the Crowd Supervisor.

If you are part of the fandom and believe teamwork makes the dream work, join us in #livingthedream and #doingyourdreamwork!


Job Description

Responsibilities: “What would you say you do here?”

Create an appealing performance for crowd characters from key framed cycles or motion capture data, using Crowd simulation software and motion editing tools.

Help develop and test what features and tools are required to craft desired performances.

Organize and present your work to relevant approvers and address notes accurately.

Help identify and solve problems in simulations, cycles, and renders.

Works well within a team and fosters a good working atmosphere.


Qualifications

Basic Qualifications: “What do I need to have in order to do this job?”

Experience working with crowd simulation software like Houdini, Golaem, or Massive

Experience composing character elements in scenes and performing to camera

Experience working in a Linux production environment

Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered

Willingness to work overtime, and on weekends with short notice

Must provide a reel/portfolio of work examples - if available, include a web address when you submit your resume

Desired Qualifications: “What can I offer?”

Proven experience working with crowds

Knowledge of software packages like Houdini, Motion Builder or Maya

Experience working with cycle animation, character animation, and/or motion capture

Scripting in languages like Python or VEX

Experience working with a USD based pipeline

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

Salary Range: $78,312 - $110,000


Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

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