Crowd Artists

Location: Remote anywhere in Canada, with an option to work from a Vancouver studio. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada; priority may be given to residents of British Columbia, Canadian citizens, and permanent residents.

Salary: CAD $83,000–$92,000 annually, depending on experience and level.

Company

Applications are managed through an AI-powered matching process, with shortlisted candidates shared with the partner production company for final selection.

What you will do

• Populate film and television environments with dynamic, believable crowds using crowd simulation techniques.
• Prepare digital crowd assets and develop Atoms simulations for complex character behaviors and shot requirements.
• Troubleshoot simulation, asset setup, and workflow issues while testing practical production solutions.
• Collaborate with FX, Look Development, Lighting, Animation, and CG leadership to integrate crowd elements with sequence direction.
• Coordinate technical requirements, creative solutions, production handoffs, task priorities, and deadlines across departments.
• Improve crowd creation, simulation, and integration workflows and deliver production-ready results.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of professional crowd-focused experience on feature films, episodic television, or animated features.
• Hands-on experience creating digital crowd assets and running complex simulations with Atoms.
• Strong understanding of crowd movement and behavior, artistic judgment, technical problem-solving, and cross-functional communication.
• Ability to manage production priorities, meet deadlines, communicate progress, and provide a professional portfolio or demo reel.
• Legal eligibility to work in Canada is required.
• Availability to start between late October and mid-November 2026.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Linux-based operating systems and background crowd simulation workflows.
• Working knowledge of Flow Production Tracking, formerly ShotGrid.
• Experience with Houdini, Golaem, or other crowd tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote work anywhere in Canada, with access to a Vancouver studio.
• Opportunity to contribute to a large-scale Marvel Studios streaming production.
• Extended health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Supportive, collaborative environment focused on creativity, communication, teamwork, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.

Hiring process

• Applications are reviewed through an AI-powered matching process.
• Shortlisted candidates are shared with the hiring partner, which manages interviews, assessments, and final next steps.