CROWD - MTL

Job No: SVFX1029
Location: MONTREAL

TITLE

CROWD

JOB SUMMARY

The Crowd Artist is responsible for creating the motion of crowds, in high-end visual effects film including simulation for planning and previs purposes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Create digital crowd behaviors and simulations to achieve the look, movement, and style envisioned by the Director & Production.
  • Collaborate and communicate with VFX/CG Supervisors and Producers in order to implement efficient and effective ways to integrate crowd pipeline tools and techniques and problem solve and issues for feature film development
  • Establish on-going communication with artist, leads, production and supervisors regarding schedules, deadlines, and shot/sequence feedback; attend all relevant meetings on shots, sequences and production
  • Able to troubleshoot and find solutions to technical challenges and execute them effectively
  • Propose creative approaches and solutions for any specific shots.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 2 - 5 years Crowd/Motion Experience in VFX Feature Film, TV or Special Venues
  • Massive, Maya and Python (required)
  • Knowledge/experience with 3DS Max (preferred)
  • Rigging and Animation experience (a plus)
  • Experience with MoCap Retargeting in Maya or MotionBuilder (a plus)
  • Experience with MiArmy, Golaem, Houdini Crowds, or other crowd software packages (a plus)
  • Demo Reel demonstrating artistic and technical ability
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; strong troubleshooting and problem-solving.
  • Be a team player and able to perform within a collaborative environment

BENEFITS INCLUDED

+Extended Medical
+Disability Insurance
+Dental Insurance

HOW TO MAKE YOUR APPLICATION STAND OUT

  • APPLY ONLY ONCE.
    We keep your resume on file for 6 months so no need to apply again unless there are significant changes or unless you're applying for a different position.
  • ALWAYS APPLY WITH THE SAME EMAIL
    We want to be able to reach you easily and much of our correspondence is via email and this helps us keep your information together in one file. That way you're not lost in the system.
  • Resume - Include in your resume the names of the company's you worked with and the dates you were there. Max 2 pages.
  • Cover Letter - tell us a little about yourself and what makes you the ideal candidate.
  • Reel Breakdown - demonstrates what you did on each shot and the tools used - Go ahead! Show off your talent/skills here.

 

 

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