Hybrid Crowd Technical Director - Houdini & VFX Specialist

Disneyland Hong Kong; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 98,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment venue is seeking a Crowd Technical Director for future opportunities. This hybrid role focuses on choreographing crowd motion for CG scenes using Houdini. Ideal candidates will have exceptional problem-solving skills, strong knowledge of cinematic principles, and proven experience in high-end VFX or animated film productions. The anticipated hiring range in Vancouver is C$98,800 to C$126,400 annually, based on experience and qualifications. A demo reel and resume are required as part of the application.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Houdini Software.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to address technical challenges.
• In-depth understanding of cinematic principles and composition.

Responsibilities

• Choreograph the motion and behavior of crowds in scenes.
• Manage motion cycles for the show.
• Assist in developing efficient workflows within Houdini.

Skills

Strong knowledge of Houdini Software

Exceptional problem-solving skills

In-depth understanding of cinematic principles

Background working on high end VFX or animated productions

Experience with motion capture and/or animation

Proficiency with Linux

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

Houdini

Vex

Python

Maya

Job description

A leading entertainment venue is seeking a Crowd Technical Director for future opportunities. This hybrid role focuses on choreographing crowd motion for CG scenes using Houdini. Ideal candidates will have exceptional problem-solving skills, strong knowledge of cinematic principles, and proven experience in high-end VFX or animated film productions. The anticipated hiring range in Vancouver is C$98,800 to C$126,400 annually, based on experience and qualifications. A demo reel and resume are required as part of the application.