Qualifications

• Minimum four years of crowd experience in live-action visual effects for feature films or similar production environments.
• Expert knowledge of Houdini crowd is required.
• Experience with Golaem is strongly preferred.
• Proven experience in a leadership or supervisory role for crowd teams is preferred.
• Ability to work independently with strong troubleshooting skills and an artistic eye.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Experience with mocap retargeting in Maya or MotionBuilder is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of crowd artists, providing guidance, feedback, and technical support.
• Collaborate closely with Crowd department Supervisors and show Supervisors to maintain quality and consistency.
• Establish and maintain communication with production and supervisors regarding schedules and feedback.
• Troubleshoot and solve complex crowd issues effectively.
• Attend relevant meetings on shots, sequences, production, and team development.
• Create digital crowd behaviors and simulations according to the project's vision.

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead a talented team in a creative environment.
• Work on high-profile projects in the film industry.
• Engage in ongoing professional development through collaboration.
• Access to a collaborative workspace and production facilities in Vancouver.
• Flexible work arrangements and team-based culture.