BC - Senior Houdini Crowd Artist - Stop Motion VFX Project
Zoic StudiosVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Posted October 15, 2025
100000 - 130000 CAD year
Contract / Temporary
About the Company
Zoic Studios is dedicated to evolving the story, art, and technology of moving images through visual effects, game engine technology, and real-time animation. Founded on partnership, integrity, and enthusiasm, Zoic's team of accomplished artists and producers creates innovative digital solutions with a flexible infrastructure that supports rapid technological advancement. The company educates others to embrace change and drive the industry forward.
Job Description
Zoic Studios is seeking a Senior Houdini Crowd Artist to create crowds of characters and creatures to the visual style and narrative of their stop-motion animated feature film. This is a remote, work-from-home or studio position, offering the opportunity to collaborate with a team and showcase skills in a hectic industry. The role involves creating crowd layouts and performances, managing crowd simulations, and collaborating with technical and animation teams.
Requirements
- 5+ years of high-end production experience in television or feature films as a Crowd Artist and/or TD.
- Experience in producing crowd simulations.
- Proficiency with particle simulations in controlling the motion and look of crowds.
- Knowledge of Houdini 18.0 (or higher) experience.
- Working knowledge of Mantra rendering, Nuke compositing, and Maya.
- Working knowledge of Renderman and Katana.
