Crowd Artists

stellarcreativelab; Vancouver; Remote; CAD 83,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Job summary

Stellar Creative Lab seeks a Crowd Artist for a Marvel Studios streaming series on a fully remote basis within Canada. You will populate massive sets with crowd simulations, balance technical rigs with artistic movement, and collaborate with FX, Lookdev, Lighting, and Animation teams to deliver cohesive scenes.

The role requires 2+ years on feature or TV projects focusing on crowds, with hands-on Atoms experience and a strong eye for crowd behavior.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience on feature films, episodic television, or animated features with a strong focus on crowd work.
• Hands-on experience building digital assets and running complex simulations in Atoms.
• Ability to balance technical simulation skills with artistic direction for crowd movement.

Responsibilities

• Use simulation techniques to populate characters and assets and bring environments to life.
• Set up crowd assets and create Atoms simulations for complex character behavior when required.
• Troubleshoot issues during crowd setup and optimize workflows to maintain creative momentum.

Skills

Crowd simulation

Atoms

Problem solving

Artistic eye

Tools

Atoms

Houdini

Golaem

Flow Production Tracking

Job description

At Stellar, we aim to build a studio where people actually want to work. We face productions inevitable ups and downs as a supportive, truly connected team, prioritizing open communication over anyone working in isolation. We value honesty, creativity, and looking out for one another.

The Opportunity:

We are staffing up for a new Marvel Studios streaming series! To pull off the epic scale required for this project, we need a talented Crowd Artist who loves bringing massive sets and scenes to life.

While our Crowd TDs are busy building the pipeline and tools, we need a creative, self starter artist who gets genuinely excited about populating those worlds. If you are a team player who thrives in a small, collaborative environment and has a true passion for creating great looking crowds using technical simulation skills, we want you on our team.

In this role, success looks like:

Simulation and Execution

• Bring the World to Life: Use simulation techniques to populate characters and assets, turning empty environments into vibrant, living scenes.
• Asset Setup: Set up crowd assets meticulously and create Atoms simulations for more complex character behaviors when the shot requires it.
• Troubleshooting: Evaluate any issues that arise during the setup of crowds, testing out new procedures and workflows to keep the creative momentum going.

Collaboration and Delivery

• Cross Department Teamwork: Work closely with the FX department, Lookdev, Lighting, Animation department, and your CG Supervisor to ensure your crowds integrate perfectly with the creative vision of the show.
• Proactive Communication: Actively collaborate with other departments on creative solutions, workflow improvements, and handoffs.
• Time Management: Have a crystal clear understanding of your deadlines and task assignments, consistently meeting them while keeping the team updated on your progress.

The Requirements

Must Haves:

• Experience: 2 plus years of experience on feature films, episodic television, or animated features with a strong focus on crowd work.
• Software: Hands on experience building digital assets and running complex simulations in Atoms.
• Core Skills: You are a problem solver who knows how to balance technical simulation skills with a fantastic artistic eye for how crowds should move and behave.
• Eligibility: You must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Nice to Haves:

• A strong understanding of Linux based operating systems.
• Deep experience with background crowd simulation methods and workflows.
• Working knowledge of Flow Production Tracking (formerly ShotGrid).
• Crowd knowledge in other softwares such as Houdini, Golaem

Why Join Stellar?

• Flexible Environment: Work where you live and love where you work. This is a fully remote position within Canada, but if you prefer to come into our Vancouver studio, our doors are always open!
• The Work: Play a massive role in bringing a highly anticipated Marvel Studios streaming series to life.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Extended health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Culture: A collaborative, supportive environment where your artistic skills and ideas are truly valued.
• Compensation: The salary range for this position is between $83,000 and $92,000 CAD, based on your level of experience.

At Stellar Creative Lab, we believe diversity and inclusion are key to creativity and collaboration. We’re committed to building a supportive, open, and diverse community where everyone can thrive. We're always looking for ways to improve accessibility, so feel free to share any feedback or suggestions with us.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, though priority will be given to BC Residents, Canadians and Canadian Permanent Residents.