As a Crowd Artist, create crowd behaviors and simulations for VFX, collaborating with supervisors and artists on production schedules and feedback.
Eyeline is a global team of risk takers, innovators and perfectionists who achieve creative visions and have fun doing it. A dynamic workforce nestled within the industry’s most intriguing cities, united by a drive to push the boundaries of storytelling. Learn more.
As a Crowd Artist, you will be responsible for creating the motion of crowds in high-end VFX including simulation for planning and previz purposes. Our ideal candidate is a team player, with excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, and is able to effectively communicate with your peers and the production leadership team on schedules, deadlines, and shot sequence feedback.
Key Responsibilities
- Create digital crowd behaviors and simulations to achieve the look, movement, and style envisioned
- Collaborate and communicate with VFX/CG Supervisors and Producers in order to implement efficient and effective ways to integrate crowd pipeline tools and techniques
- Establish ongoing communication with artists, leads, production and supervisors regarding schedules, deadlines, and shot/sequence feedback
- Attend all relevant meetings on shots, sequences, and production
- Propose creative approaches and solutions for any specific shots
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Two (2) to five (5) years of crowd/motion experience in live-action feature film or TV
- Knowledge of Golaem, Maya, and Python is required
- Experience in Houdini Crowds, KineFX, and Vellum is a plus
- Rigging, animation, and/or lookdev experience is a plus
- Experience with mocap retargeting in Maya or MotionBuilder is a plus
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Team player who excels within a collaborative environment
About Us
Eyeline is a global creative studio partnering with storytellers to turn their ambitions into stunning reality. By blending the time-honored craft of filmmaking with breakthrough technologies, we unlock bold, cinematic visions at scale. Our three pillars - VFX, Studios and Labs - form the creative spine of Eyeline, guiding how we think, work, and show up in every frame.
At Eyeline, we believe technology serves artistry and our people are the soul behind everything we do, deepening creative connection, rather than replacing it. We build worlds with exceptional craft and precision, working hand in hand with our creative partners from concept to final pixel.
Netflix Investment- Eyeline
With the support of Netflix’s investment in our pipeline, infrastructure, and workforce, we’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in visual effects and virtual production technology. In addition to our work with Netflix, we continue to partner with a wide range of long-standing and new clients worldwide.
Come as you are
We are looking for those seeking to take risks with us, those driven by passion for their craft. To us, these are key ingredients that we look for in our team. We are committed to ensuring fair and equal treatment of your application. When you apply for a role with us, you will receive consideration based solely on your qualifications.
We will only consider applicants based in British Columbia, or those willing to relocate.
Top Skills
Golaem
Houdini
Kinefx
Maya
Motionbuilder
Python
Vellum
Eyeline Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN Office
580 Granville St, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6C 1W8
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