Crowds Supervisor — Feature Animation (Hybrid Sydney)

Netflix Animation Studios; Sydney; Híbrido; AUD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Netflix Animation Studios is seeking a Crowds Supervisor in Sydney to lead the crowds team on our upcoming feature film. You will oversee character crowds simulations, background performances, and large-scale crowds moments to support story scale, tone, and visual style.

You will mentor a team of crowds artists and TDs, collaborating with VFX and production leaders to ensure technical robustness and cinematic readability across shots and sequences.

Formación

• Significant experience in crowds or character effects in feature animation or VFX, with time in a lead or supervisory role.
• Strong reel showing high-quality crowds systems and integration into complex sequences.
• Proficiency with crowds and simulation tools (Houdini and/or proprietary systems); familiarity with other DCCs such as Maya, Golaem or Massive is a plus.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills; ability to give clear feedback and collaborate across departments.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and mentor a team of crowds artists and TDs, assigning work and providing feedback in reviews.
• Collaborate with VFX and show leadership to define visual and technical standards for crowds.
• Supervise crowds work on shots to ensure proper scale, performance, and storytelling impact for cinematic clarity.
• Create or refine crowds setups, cycles, or shots, especially complex or reference work, to set quality and technique.
• Collaborate with Animation Supervisor to determine cycle needs and maintain standards.
• Coordinate with Assets, Layout, Environments, FX, CFX, Lighting, and Compositing to integrate crowds into shots smoothly.
• Help define crowd tools, workflows, and libraries with Technical Supervisors and pipeline teams.
• Provide input to Production Management on complexity and progress for realistic planning.
• Troubleshoot technical and artistic challenges to maintain quality within schedule.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative team culture where artists can perform at their best.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Team mentoring

Problem-solving

Herramientas

Houdini

Maya

Golaem

Massive

Descripción del empleo

Netflix Animation Studios is seeking a Crowds Supervisor in Sydney to lead the crowds team on our upcoming feature film. You will oversee character crowds simulations, background performances, and large-scale crowds moments to support story scale, tone, and visual style.

You will mentor a team of crowds artists and TDs, collaborating with VFX and production leaders to ensure technical robustness and cinematic readability across shots and sequences.