Crowd TD (VFX)

TL;DR

Crowd TD (Python/Maya/Atoms): Developing tools, workflows, and pipelines for high-scale crowd simulations in a Marvel Studios streaming series with an accent on pipeline efficiency and technical support. Focus on designing efficient crowd systems using Maya and Houdini, prototyping shot pipelines, and integrating crowd technical lifecycles into downstream FX and LRC workflows.

Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada. Must be legally eligible to work in British Columbia

Salary: $93,000 – $103,000 CAD

Company

A VFX studio focused on building a supportive and connected team environment for high-end productions.

What you will do

• Design, build, and maintain an efficient crowd pipeline utilizing Maya, Houdini, and Atoms.
• Proactively prototype and test shot pipelines to identify technical gaps before they reach artists.
• Write clean, efficient Python code to develop tools that increase the creative capabilities of the crowd team.
• Act as a technical safety net, troubleshooting and debugging day-to-day production shot issues.
• Manage the complete crowd technical lifecycle, ensuring smooth integration into FX and LRC workflows.
• Coordinate between Asset and Shot departments to translate creative needs into technical realities.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience developing crowd setups and pipeline tools in VFX feature films, high-end TV, or animation.
• Expert-level scripting skills in Python and deep generalist knowledge of Maya.
• Hands-on experience building digital assets with Atoms Crowd and a strong understanding of global crowd workflows.
• Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills.
• Legally eligible to work in British Columbia.

Nice to have

• Working knowledge of Houdini.
• Strong understanding of Linux-based operating systems.
• Degree in Computer Graphics, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible hybrid work schedule based on project and team requirements.
• Extended health benefits.
• Professional development support to keep pace with technical and creative trends.
• Collaborative, ego-free work environment that values honesty and creativity.