Eyeline is a global creative studio partnering with storytellers to convert ambitious visions into stunning realities. We are seeking a Lead Crowd Artist to lead a team of crowd artists in producing advanced VFX crowd setups and shots across various projects.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of crowd artists, providing guidance, feedback, and technical support.

Collaborate closely with Crowd Department Supervisors and Show Supervisors to maintain a high standard of quality and consistency across all crowd work in the project.

Establish ongoing communication with production and supervisors regarding project schedules, deadlines, and shot/sequence feedback.

Troubleshoot and problem-solve complex crowd issues.

Attend all relevant meetings on shots, sequences, production, and internal team development.

Create digital crowd behaviors and simulations to achieve the envisioned look, movement, and style.

Qualifications

Minimum four (4) years of crowd experience in live‑action visual effects for feature films,



episodic or similar production settings with a robust portfolio showcasing a range of crowd setup and shot work.

Expert knowledge of Houdini Crowd is required.

Experience with Golaem is strongly preferred.

Proven experience in a leadership or supervisory role for crowd teams preferred.

Able to work independently with minimal supervision; solid troubleshooting ability and an artistic eye for crowd behaviors.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Experience with mocap retargeting in Maya or MotionBuilder is a plus.

Experience working with a USD‑based pipeline is a plus.

Familiarity with scripting languages is a plus (Python/VEX).

Salary: 140,000–160,000$ CAD per year (specific to Vancouver, BC). Compensation may vary based on qualifications, skills, and experience and can also be affected by location.
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📌 Lead Crowd Artist British Columbia
🏢 Eyeline
📍 British Columbia