Crowd Lead: Complex Simulation Expert

Bardel-Entertainment • vancouver, metro vancouver regional district, Canada • Posted May 31, 2026

Location vancouver, metro vancouver regional district
Job Type Full-time
Category Engineering
Posted May 31, 2026
Take charge as a Crowd Lead, crafting vibrant crowd simulations through Houdini. Oversee artistic direction while fine-tuning technical workflows for optimal results.

We are looking for a Crowd Lead with experience in leading feature film or VFX productions. Your key responsibilities will entail managing the creation of crowd simulations, guiding agent libraries, and optimizing behaviors. Collaborate closely with diverse teams to enhance visual storytelling and address technical challenges.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead creation and management of crowd simulations
• Supervise agent behaviors and logical design
• Troubleshoot simulation and rendering challenges
• Work with Lighting, FX, and Production for alignment
• Maintain documentation and standards across teams

Requirements:
• Background as a Crowd Lead in animation or VFX
• Proficient in Houdini and crowd simulation techniques
• Strong comprehens...

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