Crowd Technical Director

2 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Framestore Full time

About the Role

We're seeking a skilled Crowd Technical Director to join our team at Framestore. As a key member of our Crowd Department, you'll be responsible for bringing to life the hustle and bustle of crowds in high-end visual effects films.

Using proprietary and off-the-shelf crowd software, you'll craft simulations of crowd characters as directed by the show VFX Supervisor or Animation Lead. Your expertise will ensure our crowds aren't just diverse, but also mesmerisingly lifelike.

You'll work closely with colleagues in Modeling, Rigging, Animation, Motion Capture, and Lighting to ensure simulation and scene feedback are addressed.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop locomotion, motion, and triggering behaviours for crowd simulations
  • Collaborate with Production and Leads to meet deadlines and keep projects flowing smoothly
  • Contribute to the development of our crowd tools and techniques

Requirements

  • Thorough knowledge of Houdini, especially Houdini Crowds and Houdini Agent Definition
  • Creative problem-solving skills
  • Strong understanding of animation and motion
  • Excellent organisation, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in a challenging, changeable, and deadline-oriented environment

Desirable Experience

  • Previous experience in a similar role
  • Programming/scripting experience (e.g. Vex, Python, and/or C++)
  • Good understanding of particle systems


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