Crowd Technical Director
4 weeks ago
We are seeking a highly skilled Crowd Technical Director to join our team in London. As a key member of our Crowd Department, you will be responsible for bringing to life the hustle and bustle of crowds in high-end visual effects films.
Key Responsibilities- Craft simulations of crowd characters as directed by the show VFX Supervisor or Animation Lead.
- Develop locomotion, motion, and triggering behaviours to ensure our crowds are diverse and lifelike.
- Collaborate with colleagues in Modeling, Rigging, Animation, Motion Capture, and Lighting to ensure simulation and scene feedback are addressed.
- Stay on track and meet deadlines, keeping in constant touch with Production and Leads about schedules and deadlines.
- Be involved in the development of our crowd tools and techniques, pushing the envelope of what is possible.
- A thorough knowledge of Houdini, especially Houdini Crowds, Houdini Agent Definition, and Maya.
- Creative problem-solving skills and an appreciation of both the aesthetic and technical requirements of the role.
- A good understanding of animation and an eye for motion.
- A strong work ethic and a willingness to be involved in both development and shot execution.
- Excellent organisation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise across departments.
- A good understanding of the entire visual effects process and a familiarity with pipeline and workflow issues.
- Adaptability and the willingness to learn new processes, software, and technical skills.
- Experience of working under a Unix/Linux systems environment.
- Previous experience in a similar role.
- Programming/scripting experience (e.g. Vex, Python, and/or C++).
- A good understanding of particle systems.
- Experience of developing tools, scripts, and plug-ins to help streamline workflow.
- Previous experience working with motion capture data.
Framestore is a multi-Oscar-winning creative studio that has worked with some of the greatest storytellers in film today. We combine talent and technology to bring life to everything we create, whether in film, TV, advertising, or immersive experiences. We are driven by creativity and inspired by the future, setting out daily to reframe the possible.
We are proud to employ extraordinary talent across all genders, races, nationalities, religions, ages, abilities, and sexual preferences. We aim to encourage and support all of our current and future employees to achieve their potential.
To apply, please complete the linked application form or submit your resume and portfolio to recruiters@ with the subject line: Crowd TD - London.
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