Asset Technical Assistant (PH) at The Walt Disney Company

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Entertainment, AnimationIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related Art and Design field including Architecture, Industrial Design, Digital Media or equivalent
1-2 years in animation, visual effects or video game production with emphasis on creation of 3D models for CG animation
Demonstrated proficiency in Maya and strong understanding of standard CG asset building methodologies
Solid modeling, texturing and rigging experience
Experience with industry standard 3D and animation software/tools
Strong sense of asset development, aesthetics and functionality
Proven experience working in an established production pipeline
Able to create detailed documentation explaining issues related to asset quality
Good communication skills, able to communicate in a professional and friendly manner with co-workers (preferred)
Self-starter, energetic, and able to prioritize workload (preferred)
Detail oriented, highly organized and able to handle a variety of tasks in an efficient manner (preferred)

Responsibilities

Use internal Block Party rigging toolset to build high quality and performant character and non-character assets for use in proprietary pre-viz software
Manage the workflow for baking multiple UDIM texture maps sourced from shot production assets to pre-viz story assets
Work closely with the Story team to manage updates and troubleshoot issues with the pre-viz assets
Create appropriate documentation as needed regarding story asset related issues that is pertinent to other departments and Production
Work with Production, Assets, and Story to maintain parity between story and shot production assets
Assist in reviewing and QCing production assets to confirm they meet show specifications and aesthetic standards as requested by Production or the Asset Director
Produce documentation, imagery and supporting text to communicate asset quality issues that require remediation during the asset build process
Proactively identify and solve technical art issues and challenges
Model and surface basic 3D assets
Be proactive in providing peer level support and troubleshooting to other artists in and outside the department
Create and maintain clear and comprehensive documentation of processes, tools and workflows as they relate to the asset department
Actively assist with asset performance and efficiency efforts
Contribute to the development of novel asset construction techniques and workflows
Learn LAL asset specifications, best practices, and SOP guidelines to understand asset build methodology
Prepare supporting imagery and documents for story launch or other meetings as needed
Review, familiarize, and discuss asset performance abilities with the Story team prior to story launch meetings
Other duties as assigned by the Asset Director or Production

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

RiggingUDIMTexture Baking3D ModelingSurfacingPrevisualizationAsset QCTechnical TroubleshootingAsset ManagementDocumentation

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work arrangement for this role?

This role is hybrid, requiring the employee to work onsite in the San Francisco office and occasionally from home.

What experience and education are required for this position?

A Bachelor’s degree in a related Art and Design field such as Architecture, Industrial Design, or Digital Media (or equivalent) is required, along with 1-2 years in animation, visual effects, or video game production focused on 3D model creation for CG animation.

What salary or compensation does this role offer?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What kind of work environment and team collaboration is expected?

The role thrives in a highly collaborative environment, working closely with the LAL Story team, project leads, Production, Assets, and other departments, while being open to constructive direction and able to work independently under tight deadlines.

What makes a strong candidate for this Asset Technical Assistant role?

Strong candidates should have experience with 3D modeling, rigging tools like Block Party, asset workflows in animation/VFX, and the ability to create documentation, troubleshoot issues, and work proactively in a collaborative team setting under deadlines.