Step into a key role as a Lead Crowd Artist specializing in Houdini. Manage cutting-edge crowd simulations for immersive storytelling in animation and VFX projects. This position allows you to oversee crowd behavior creation and agent system execution. You will guide the development of agent libraries and ensure procedural animation techniques maximize realism in character performances.

Your role involves fostering collaboration, communication, and artistic vision across multiple teams. Key Responsibilities:

- Lead crowd simulation creation and optimization in Houdini
- Design believable character performances for animation
- Review and troubleshoot advanced crowd simulation setups
- Collaborate with other departments to achieve seamless integration
- Document workflows and maintain naming standards across teams Requirements:
- Past experience as a Crowd Lead in VFX or animation
- Strong skills in Houdini and familiarity with crowd tools
- Solid grasp of animation and crowd behavior principles
- Advanced communication and leadership abilities
- Python or VEX scripting proficiency is beneficial Help shape the future of crowd simulation while leading a talented team in a creative setting.

📌 Lead Crowd Artist Specializing in Houdini (Montreal)
🏢 Bardel Entertainment
📍 Montreal