Crowd (DNEG Animation)

PLEASE NOTE: We are accepting speculative applications only.

We do not currently have openings available for the position of FX Artist, however, we are accepting speculative applications.

If you would like to be considered for future opportunities, please submit an application. We will keep your details on our database

and contact you when a position becomes available, should you have the required skills and experience which match this position.

Must have

• Good understanding of crowd simulation software such as Houdini - Preferably, Massive, Golaem or related software programs
• Proven experience in producing crowd simulations with an eye for details, good sense of timing, and thorough understanding of techniques and technologies relating to physical simulation in computer graphics
• Familiarity with pipeline issues and problem-solving
• Experienced in balancing quality with time constraints
• Excellent artistic and technical skills
  

Nice to have

• Programming or scripting skills (e.g. MEL, Python, Hscript, VEX)
• Experience in live-action VFX Crowd work
• Houdini, Massive and Maya and/or equivalent 3D software knowledge
• Compositing experience
• A good general TD background
• Strong understanding of Linux/Unix based operating systems
  

About You

• Organized, pro-active team player and a self-starter
• A team player and clear communicator
• Good attitude towards the work by being approachable and personable
• Adaptable and with a willingness to learn new skills and techniques - including proprietary software
• Calm under pressure and committed to meet production deadlines
• A positive, can-do attitude