Crowd Tech Director - Hybrid VFX Lead

The Walt Disney Company (France); Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 98,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company is seeking a candidate for a future crowd simulation role. This hybrid position focuses on choreographing crowd motions using Houdini software. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, a background in high-end VFX projects, and the ability to work under pressure. Candidates should provide a demo reel and resume for consideration. The salary range is C$98,800 to C$126,400 annually, based on a 40-hour work week.

Benefits

Full range of medical benefits

Financial incentives

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Houdini Software required.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills to address technical challenges.
• Background in high-end VFX or animated feature-film productions.
• Proficiency scripting in Vex and/or Python is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Choreograph the motion and behaviour of crowds in shots.
• Manage motions and cycles used on the show.
• Assist in developing efficient workflows within Houdini.
• Collaborate within the crowd team and share knowledge.

Skills

Strong knowledge of Houdini Software

Exceptional problem-solving skills

In-depth understanding of cinematic principles

Background in high-end VFX or animated productions

Experience with motion capture and/or clip-based animation

Proficiency with Linux

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

Houdini

Python

Maya

Job description

A leading entertainment company is seeking a candidate for a future crowd simulation role. This hybrid position focuses on choreographing crowd motions using Houdini software. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, a background in high-end VFX projects, and the ability to work under pressure. Candidates should provide a demo reel and resume for consideration. The salary range is C$98,800 to C$126,400 annually, based on a 40-hour work week.