Junior Crowd TD — Houdini-Driven Cinematic Crowds in SF

Festybay; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 67,900 - 86,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Disney 'Cast Member' perks

Job summary

A leading visual effects studio in San Francisco is seeking a Junior Crowd Technical Director to enhance cinematic environments by choreographing crowd motion. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2+ years of VFX experience, with robust knowledge of Houdini and proficiency in Linux. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including performance bonuses and Disney perks, in a diverse and collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant VFX experience or at least 3 years of professional VFX experience.
• Strong foundational knowledge of Houdini and crowd-specific toolsets.
• Proficiency in Linux as the primary operating system.

Responsibilities

• Choreograph crowd motion and behavior in shots.
• Assist in developing and refining Houdini workflows.
• Identify and resolve technical bugs within the crowd pipeline.

Skills

Houdini proficiency

Python scripting

Animation knowledge

Linux proficiency

Observational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Graphics or related field

Tools

Houdini

Maya

Job description

A leading visual effects studio in San Francisco is seeking a Junior Crowd Technical Director to enhance cinematic environments by choreographing crowd motion. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2+ years of VFX experience, with robust knowledge of Houdini and proficiency in Linux. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including performance bonuses and Disney perks, in a diverse and collaborative work environment.