Imagine your future as a Crowd Technical Director at ILM, combining artistic flair and technical expertise. This hybrid position allows for flexible work while creating groundbreaking crowd simulations.
This expression of interest is for a Crowd Technical Director, anticipated to be available in Spring 2026 at ILM. The role centers on choreographing crowds within CGI environments, managing motion cycles and workflows using Houdini. We are looking for enthusiastic applicants with VFX experience and exceptional communication skills.
Key Responsibilities:
• Choreograph and manage crowd behaviors in film scenes
• Develop motion cycles for engaging crowd sequences
• Improve internal Houdini workflows and HDAs
• Utilize existing character variations creatively
• Solve technical issues within the production pipeline
Requirements:
• Strong expertise in Houdini Software
• Excellent problem-solving and communication abilities
• Experience in high-end visual effec...