Crowd FX Artist - Cinematic Crowd Simulation Pro

Sony Imageworks; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading visual effects company in Vancouver seeks a Digital Character Artist to conceptualize and implement crowd animation. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in VFX, with expertise in tools like Houdini. Responsibilities include developing character elements and ensuring deadlines are met while collaborating with production teams. Ideal candidates demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or relevant experience in VFX.
• 3-4 years in animated or VFX feature films.
• Expertise with crowd simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and implement characters for crowd animation.
• Ensure deadlines are met while maintaining efficiency.
• Develop solutions that align with art/technical direction.

Skills

Houdini

Crowd simulation

Animation principles

Problem solving

Generalist knowledge (Houdini, Katana, Maya)

Programming (VEX, Python, shell scripting)

Linux/Unix command line

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Diploma from a recognized school of animation

3-4 years of relevant experience

Tools

Houdini

Nuke

Katana

Job description

A leading visual effects company in Vancouver seeks a Digital Character Artist to conceptualize and implement crowd animation. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in VFX, with expertise in tools like Houdini. Responsibilities include developing character elements and ensuring deadlines are met while collaborating with production teams. Ideal candidates demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach in a fast-paced environment.