Crowd Artist

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• • Creates digital crowd behaviors and simulations to achieve the look, movement, and style envisioned by the Director and production.
  • Collaborates and communicates with VFX/CG Supervisors and Producers in order to implement efficient and effective ways to integrate crowd pipeline tools and techniques
  • Establishes on-going communication with artists, leads, production and supervisors regarding schedules, deadlines, and shot/sequence feedback
  • Attend all relevant meetings on shots, sequences, and production
  • Proposes creative approaches and solutions for any specific shots

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • Two (2) to five (5) years of crowd/motion experience in live action feature film or TV
  • Golaem, Maya and Python (required)
  • 3ds Max experience (preferred)
  • Rigging, animation, and lookdev experience are a plus
  • Experience with Mocap Retargeting in Maya or MotionBuilder is a plus
  • Experience with MiArmy, Massive, Houdini Crowds, or other crowd software packages are a plus
  • Able to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Team player who excels within a collaborative environment

We offer extended medical, disability and dental insurance.