PH-Assoc Show Programmer - Full-time / Part-time

Job Description

"We create happiness." That's our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you'll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen!

Walt Disney Imagineering is the master planning, creative development, design, engineering, production, project management, and research and development arm of The Walt Disney Company. Its talented corps of Imagineers is responsible for the creation - from concept initiation through installation - of all Disney Resorts, theme parks and attractions, real estate developments, regional entertainment venues, and new media projects.

Show Programmers may develop character animation files for Audio Animatronic figures, program intricate controlled lighting sequences, and/or integrate show control systems with rides, animatronic figures, and other show elements such as special effects, audio/video, show lighting control, etc. These highly technical positions require strong creative intuition and the ability to collaborate closely with Creative, Engineering, Manufacturing, Media Production, and Park Maintenance.

Employment Type

Full Time

Job Posting - Business

Disney Parks & Resorts

Additional Information

©Disney is an equal opportunity employer. Drawing Creativity from Diversity.

Primary Job Posting Category

Creative

Basic Qualifications

• Familiarity with maintaining and creating riggs for CG character animation
• Ability to function in a dynamic work environment, managing multiple project tasks
• Basic Knowledge of Robotic Animation
• Basic knowledge of control systems
• Basic knowledge of mechanical systems
• Ability to provide some technical support for computer graphic animation applications
• Desired software knowledge/familiarity with: ( Maya, MotionBuilder, Z-Brush, Adobe, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, Solid Works, Tait Navigator)
• Desired scripting knowledge with : (Python, Mel, C+, C++)
• Must be able to work without supervision but able to integrate inputs from many individuals and work as a team member.
• Must have a high tolerance for change and changing requirements.
• Able to work odd hours on job sites.
• Able to communicate (verbally and in writing) clearly and concisely keeping many individuals informed.
• Willing to travel domestically or internationally for short to moderate durations.

Job Posting - Primary Brand

Walt Disney Imagineering

Required Education

• Two year Electronics Degree or, BA or BFA in traditional Animation, Computer Animation or, BS in automation control systems programming, or equivalents.

Primary Location-Postal Code

91201

Preferred Education

• Four year, or post-graduate, degree in one of the above mentioned areas.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with other Show Programmers to operate and maintain Animation & Show Programming system's highly specialized hardware and software tools and/or to support animated character development.
• Provides technical support to colleagues for the programming of Audio-Animatronics figures
• Assists in creating and organizing character sheets, animation data, rigs, and models.
• Partners with the show Art Director and other Show Programmers to program special effects, audio, animated props and show action equipment
• Organizes, secures, and maintains show data created by the Show Programmers
• Assists in maintaining Show Programming Tools
• Interfaces with Show Programmers to support successful integration of animation and controls
• Ability to work well on a team, understanding and integrating Creative, Production, Engineering, Project and Park Maintenance requirements

Job Description

"We create happiness." That's our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you'll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen!

Walt Disney Imagineering is the master planning, creative development, design, engineering, production, project management, and research and development arm of The Walt Disney Company. Its talented corps of Imagineers is responsible for the creation - from concept initiation through installation - of all Disney Resorts, theme parks and attractions, real estate developments, regional entertainment venues, and new media projects.

Show Programmers may develop character animation files for Audio Animatronic figures, program intricate controlled lighting sequences, and/or integrate show control systems with rides, animatronic figures, and other show elements such as special effects, audio/video, show lighting control, etc. These highly technical positions require strong creative intuition and the ability to collaborate closely with Creative, Engineering, Manufacturing, Media Production, and Park Maintenance.

Employment Type

Full Time

Additional Information

©Disney is an equal opportunity employer. Drawing Creativity from Diversity.

Basic Qualifications

• Familiarity with maintaining and creating riggs for CG character animation
• Ability to function in a dynamic work environment, managing multiple project tasks
• Basic Knowledge of Robotic Animation
• Basic knowledge of control systems
• Basic knowledge of mechanical systems
• Ability to provide some technical support for computer graphic animation applications
• Desired software knowledge/familiarity with: ( Maya, MotionBuilder, Z-Brush, Adobe, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, Solid Works, Tait Navigator)
• Desired scripting knowledge with : (Python, Mel, C+, C++)
• Must be able to work without supervision but able to integrate inputs from many individuals and work as a team member.
• Must have a high tolerance for change and changing requirements.
• Able to work odd hours on job sites.
• Able to communicate (verbally and in writing) clearly and concisely keeping many individuals informed.
• Willing to travel domestically or internationally for short to moderate durations.

Required Education

• Two year Electronics Degree or, BA or BFA in traditional Animation, Computer Animation or, BS in automation control systems programming, or equivalents.

Preferred Education

• Four year, or post-graduate, degree in one of the above mentioned areas.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with other Show Programmers to operate and maintain Animation & Show Programming system's highly specialized hardware and software tools and/or to support animated character development.
• Provides technical support to colleagues for the programming of Audio-Animatronics figures
• Assists in creating and organizing character sheets, animation data, rigs, and models.
• Partners with the show Art Director and other Show Programmers to program special effects, audio, animated props and show action equipment
• Organizes, secures, and maintains show data created by the Show Programmers
• Assists in maintaining Show Programming Tools
• Interfaces with Show Programmers to support successful integration of animation and controls
• Ability to work well on a team, understanding and integrating Creative, Production, Engineering, Project and Park Maintenance requirements