Senior Crowd Technical Director in VFX

Elevate your career as a Senior Crowd Technical Director at Image Engine in Vancouver, BC. Lead crowd performance creation for feature films and high-end television, utilizing advanced techniques.

At Image Engine, you will assume a pivotal role in crafting high-quality crowd simulations and effects for renowned projects like 'The Mandalorian' and 'Jurassic World.' This senior position requires strong expertise in tools like Side Fx Houdini and Maya Atoms Crowd, while also demanding excellent troubleshooting and coaching skills. You’ll focus on proactive workflow improvements and support cross-departmental collaboration to enhance production quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create crowds for animation using diverse tools and techniques

• Manage complete crowd lifecycle from layout to rendering

• Troubleshoot technical crowd-related issues for artists

• Collaborate with Development for production pipeline integration

• Prototype crowd FX to enhance creative confidence

Requirements:

• 4+ years in VFX crowd setups for films or animation

• Degree in Computer Graphics or related field

• Expert in Maya and knowledgeable in Houdini

• Proficient in Python scripting and crowd workflows

• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Utilize your expertise in crowd dynamics to contribute to groundbreaking visual storytelling at Image Engine.
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