Job Description
Crowd Technical Director (Feature Animation & VFX)
Vancouver, BC
Description
Position at Industrial Light & Magic
The main focus of the position will be to create crowd simulations for our CG scenes, using either off the shelf or our own proprietary software to populate cities, large scale environments and choreograph battles.
What You'll Do
• Create the motion of crowds
• Animate and simulate shots or sequences
• Integrate Houdini software into ILM's proprietary pipeline
What We're Looking For
• Strong knowledge of Houdini Software
• Strong crowd and layout skills including asset integration, scene setup and running simulations
• Experience working on high end VFX or animated feature-film productions
• Experience working with motion capture and/or clip-based animation
• Proficiency with Linux
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines whilst maintaining a high quality output
• Nice to have:
• Working understanding of Vex and/or Python
• Strong understating of Houdini input/output pipeline
• Experience with cloth/hair simulation
• Working knowledge of Maya and rigging
• Keen eye for how crowds flock and move
**FOR US BASED NEW HIRES ONLY:** We are taking a responsible approach to creating environments that allow us to do what we do best - entertain and inform millions around the world. As part of our commitment to health and safety, COVID-19 vaccines are required for current US salaried and non-union hourly employees, as well as all newly hired US employees.
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This position is with Industrial Light & Magic, which is part of a business we call Industrial Light & Magic.
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gw90zy-3-238-228-191-42 in your application.