Crowd Technical Director

• Choreograph the motion and behaviour of crowds in shots, meeting the artistic direction of the show supervisor
• Manage the motions and cycles used on your show, including creating blending cycles
• Assist in developing efficient workflows within Houdini, including creating and modifying internal HDAs
• Creatively use existing motion and character variations to create visual diversity within a crowd
• Troubleshoot technical issues within Houdini and the wider pipeline
• Work with Production and your lead to meet the show deadlines
• Communicate with artists across disciplines to work effectively as part of the wider show team
• Attend dailies to present your work and receive feedback from the show supervisor
• Collaborate within the crowd team, sharing knowledge and contributing to the development of the department

• Strong knowledge of Houdini Software
• Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to address technical and artistic challenges
• In-depth understanding of cinematic principles and composition
• Background working on high end VFX or animated feature-film productions
• Experience working with motion capture and/or clip-based animation
• Proficiency with Linux
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines whilst maintaining a high quality output

• Proficiency scripting in Vex and/or Python
• Strong understanding of Houdini input/output pipeline
• Experience with cloth/hair simulation
• Working knowledge of Maya and rigging
• Keen eye for how crowds flock and move

A full range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits, may be offered dependent on the level and position offered