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Lead Crowd Technical Director

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142200.00 - 173300.00 CAD / Year

Job Description:

The Lead Crowd TD is responsible for executing the creative and technical direction of a show, ensuring the vision of the VFX Supervisor is met with high-quality, efficient solutions. You will support, mentor and guide artists and solve production roadblocks. In conjunction with the Crowd Supervisor you will contribute to the evolution of crowd tools and workflows, while leading a sequence or a show.

Job Responsibility:

  • Lead and manage a team of crowd artists both technically and artistically ensuring the vision of the show supervisor is met
  • Lead the direction and development of shot templates and tools
  • Gather, edit and maintain the show motion library
  • Manage crowd agent setups for the show
  • Manage show setup for small to medium shows
  • Mentor crowd artists on Houdini workflows and proprietary pipeline tools
  • Work with Production and Artists to understand and assign tasks, meet the show deadlines and provide shot/sequence feedback
  • Identify, troubleshoot and problem solve complex issues throughout the crowd pipeline
  • Collaborate and communicate with R&D and Pipeline Engineers
  • Attend relevant meetings on shots, sequences, and production
  • Support with recruitment and staffing of the crowd team

Requirements:

  • At least 6+ years of experience working on high end VFX or animated feature film productions
  • Previous experience in a leadership or mentoring role
  • College degree in Computer Science, Art, Animation or Engineering, or equivalent professional experience
  • Expert knowledge of Houdini for Crowds
  • Expert knowledge of crowd behaviour, including human crowds, swarming insects, combat choreography and animal behaviours
  • Strong knowledge of cinematography and composition with a passion for storytelling
  • Strong knowledge of VEX and Python
  • Proficiency with Linux including shell scripting
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to address technical and artistic obstacles
  • Excellent leadership, communication and organizational skills

Nice to have:

  • Experience with motion capture retargeting and motion editing
  • Experience with creature simulation including cloth and groom
  • Working familiarity with C/C++
What we offer:

A full range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 16, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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