Lead Crowd TD (Expression of Interest)

Framestore is a global visual effects company that brings together producers, artists, and technologists to craft visually striking work. The company is looking for a Lead Crowd Artist to lead a global team of artists and create simulations of crowd characters for high-end visual effects films.

Requirements

• Experience of leading a team
• A thorough knowledge of Houdini
• Expertise of both KineFX and Vex
• Creative problem-solving skills
• An appreciation of both the aesthetic and technical requirements of the role
• A good understanding of animation and an eye for motion
• A strong work ethic and a willingness to be involved in both development and shot execution
• The ability to work as part of a team in a challenging, changeable and deadline-oriented environment
• Excellent organisation, communication, and interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise across departments
• A familiarity with pipeline and workflow issues, especially working between multiple packages
• Adaptability and the willingness to learn new processes, software, and technical skills