Crowd Technical Director - Ilm Vancouver

ILM Vancouver

Vancouver, Canada
Base: c$100,300 to c$122,200 py; bonus/equity: not...
3d onsite
Houdini software knowledge
Cinematic principles and composition
High-end vfx or animated feature-film productions
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

Job Summary

  • 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.
  • Work with Production and your lead to meet the show deadlines and communicate with artists across disciplines to work effectively as part of the wider show team.
  • At ILM, we strive to be an inclusive environment, and we are committed to considering promising individuals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences for this position.

Matching Summary

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.

Salary

Base: C$100,300 to C$122,200 per year; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: A full range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits, may be offered

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Houdini software knowledge
  • Cinematic principles and composition
  • High-end VFX or animated feature-film productions
  • Motion capture and/or clip-based animation
  • Linux proficiency
  • Work under pressure and strict deadlines

Nice-to-have

  • Scripting in Vex and/or Python
  • Houdini input/output pipeline
  • Cloth/hair simulation experience
  • Maya and rigging knowledge
  • Keen eye for crowd flocking and movement

Key Requirements

  • Exceptional problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Demo reel, shot breakdown, or equivalent showcasing work

Work Rights

Not specified

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