Job Posting Title: Associate Animation Supervisor Req ID: 10116119 Job Description: ILM Mumbai Associate Animation Supervisor The Animation Supervisor works with directors in determining the creative and aesthetic approach to the animation. They also maintain the character performance direction and review the animation to deliver the expected and desired performance. Primary Responsibilities Supervises and reviews the animation submissions to deliver the expected and desired performance and footage quotas. Works closely with the director in determining the creative and aesthetic approach to the animation. Ensures and maintains the quality and style of the character performance and acting continuity across the project. Responsible for reviewing the work of the animation teams on a regular basis and approving shots for submission. Provides input for the technical setup of the models to be animated Provide those engaged in the character rigging process with constructive feedback on performance specific requirements so as to ensure consistency and avoid production issues. Assess the work of prospective animation candidates for the hiring process and work with Production Management on hiring decisions. Provide input to formalize training and mentoring of animators to ensure all crew members are appropriately skilled and production-ready. Provides input on the mentoring and training of the animation crew in performing tasks relative to the overall professional development of the animators. This includes handling performance review processes and performance management issues. Occasionally may be required to perform hands-on shot work on show and provide reference performances including motion capture performances as part of assigned shot work and to assist the animation team. Required Skills / Technical Competencies Must have an extremely creative and critical eye for guiding the quality of the animation. Must be a skilled decision maker, problem solver and an exceptional communicator. Expert knowledge of various software applications. Maya is a necessity. Technical expertise is a plus. Must be able to communicate to the animation crew and production team accurately and effectively. At least eight years of relevant professional VFX experience and at least a college level diploma or higher in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography, or related field; OR at least 10 years of relevant professional VFX experience Proven track record of successfully working in a supervisory or consulting capacity on several animation productions Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world. Job Posting Segment: ILM Mumbai Job Posting Primary Business: ILM Mumbai Primary Job Posting Category: Animation Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Mumbai, India Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted: 2025-03-12

Job Posting Title: Creature Technical Director -Evergreen Req ID: 10096281 Job Description: Position Summary The Creature Technical Director rigs and envelops characters from heroes to background creatures, vehicles and props in Maya. The Creature Technical Director is able to wrangle rigging and creature pipeline issues proficiently under the direction and guidance of their supervisors; and has the ability to run flesh-surface, hair, rigid sim, crowd, and/or cloth simulations. What You ll Do Provide rigging and enveloping in Maya for various vehicles, characters, and creatures Run cloth, hair, rigid body, crowd, or muscle simulations Troubleshoot creature pipeline issues for artists in other disciplines Script utilities/tools/plug-ins in Maya Participate in reviews, dailies, and department meetings as required Mentor entry level artists Special projects as necessary What We re Looking For 3 years relevant professional experience and a diploma in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography, or related field; OR 5 years of relevant experience in lieu of education Experience as Maya rigger for assets in digital animation, visual effects, games, commercials Experience running simulation shotwork Experience in corrective sculpting Knowledge of anatomy and enveloping Positive attitude and team player Good communication skills Nice to have: Experience with Massive or Houdini crowd software C++ Basic proficiency in another discipline - modeling, texture, TD, animation Proficiency with Linux Expertise with Maya Experience with python scripting This position is with Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC, which is part of a business segment we call Industrial Light & Magic. Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world. #JoinILM Job Posting Segment: ILM Mumbai Job Posting Primary Business: ILM Mumbai Primary Job Posting Category: Character Simulations - Studios, Rigging - Studios Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Mumbai, India Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted: 2024-07-23

Job Posting Title: Pipeline Technical Director Req ID: 10114133 Job Description: Position Summary The Pipeline TD is responsible for developing and maintaining software tools, providing front-line support to artists, and general troubleshooting of the CG pipeline in a fast-paced, feature film visual effects production environment. The primary focus is ensuring artist efficiency. Receives day-to-day direction and priorities from show CG Supervisor; reports to R&D supervisor for technical and career guidance. Primary Responsibilities and Accountabilities Develop pipeline and asset management tools to meet immediate, show-directed production demands, ensuring facility-wide consistency as directed by show and technical supervisors. Help maintain a wide array of existing workflows and scripts. Provide front-line production support across a wide range of disciplines, troubleshoot assets and shots, and help artists with general problem-solving. Monitor email requests, package up problems and redirect to the appropriate engineering team. Test and validate tools and techniques in production. Work closely with engineering teams in testing, and releasing new and modified software systems. Act as an on-call resource for show production staff. Collaborate effectively with artists, production supervisors, and technical staff across ILM studios in San Francisco, Vancouver, Singapore, and London. When not crewed to shows, serve on software teams working on projects that improve the efficiency of asset setup, caching, and shot-data handoff between artists across the entire pipeline. Identify day-to-day priorities in conjunction with show supervisors; act autonomously. Work primarily on tools of a high degree of complexity, requiring broad understanding of the larger pipeline. Assist junior Pipeline TDs in providing front-line support; resolve complex user errors; guide Pipeline Engineers and R&D with debugging technical issues. Develop comprehensive knowledge of software and systems; contribute to evolving standards and conventions used in production. Update documentation for the pipeline and tools to reflect any changes that are made. Education/Experience Bachelor s degree or equivalent in Computer Science or a related technical field. Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining tools for use in a computer graphics environment. At least 5 years production experience in visual effects for film, commercials or television. Required Skills/Competencies Proficiency in Linux Advanced Python scripting required Experience in one or more of Maya, Nuke, Houdini, Mari, Katana, RenderMan or similar Ability to communicate cross-discipline and provide innovative solutions to pipeline issues. Detail oriented and strong self-sufficient troubleshooter. Thorough understanding of the entire visual effects process, from shooting to modeling and texturing, animation, rendering and compositing Preferred Skills/Competencies Experience with production database systems Experience with C, C++ Experience with Windows development and applications such as 3ds max a plus. JoinILM Note: The title and level will be determined commensurate to experience. Job Posting Segment: ILM Mumbai Job Posting Primary Business: ILM Mumbai Primary Job Posting Category: Art & Media Pipeline - Studios Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Mumbai, India Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted: 2025-02-19