Crowd Supervisor

Eyeline; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 173,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Eyeline is seeking a Crowd Supervisor in Vancouver to manage the crowd department, leading artist teams and coordinating production efforts. The role requires a minimum of five years of crowd experience in feature film production, along with expertise in Houdini and Maya.

The ideal candidate can work independently and possesses strong problem-solving abilities. The position offers a competitive salary range of CAD 173,000-195,000 annually based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of crowd experience in a feature film production setting.
• Experience with Houdini and Golaem is required.
• Knowledge of Maya is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the crowd department for studio-wide projects.
• Train and mentor junior artists in crowd-specific disciplines.
• Collaborate with production teams to optimize workflows.

Skills

Crowd experience

Houdini

Golaem

Maya

Problem-solving ability

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Houdini

Golaem

Maya

MotionBuilder

Max

Python

C++

Job description

The Crowd Supervisor is responsible for studio‑wide management of the crowd department, leading teams of artists and coordinating with all levels of production.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate and communicate with supervisors and producers in order to implement efficient and effective ways to integrate crowd pipeline and problem‑solve any issues for feature film development.
• Propose creative approaches and solutions for any specific shots.
• On‑going communication with artists, leads, production and supervisor regarding schedules, deadlines and shot/sequence feedback; attend all relevant meetings on shots, sequences and production.
• Train and mentor junior artists in crowd‑specific pipeline disciplines.
• Supervise motion capture sessions when necessary for show and studio motion libraries.
• Develop pipeline tools and workflows for crowds at both show and studio levels.
• Collaborate with the departments to and from the crowd department to optimize workflow and pipeline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum five (5) years of crowd experience in a feature film production setting.
• Experience with Houdini and/or Golaem is required.
• Maya knowledge is required.
• Experience with other Maya‑based crowd simulation tools preferred (Miarmy, Massive, Houdini).
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision; strong troubleshooting/problem‑solving ability.
• Understanding of all parts of post‑production pipeline with a focus on Animation/rigging.
• MotionBuilder and Max knowledge is a plus.
• Python / C++ experience (desired).

Salary: CAD 173,000‑195,000 per year. This salary range is specific to applicants applying to our position in Vancouver, BC. To determine your base salary, we consider your qualifications, skills, and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary outside of this range and will also be dependent on your location.

We are committed to ensuring fair and equal treatment of your application. When you apply for a role with us, you will receive consideration based solely on your qualifications.