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Lead Animator, CG (Feature)
WildBrain
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
Reporting to the Animation Supervisor, in this role you’ll lead animators assigned to your sequences, ensure character readiness, and help develop the animation style of the show. Present…
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Crowd Simulation Supervisor
Rodeo FX
Montreal, QC
- Contract
The Crowd Simulation Supervisor is responsible for the artistic and technical quality of crowds generated on a project. They supervise Crowd artists, define work methods, ensure the visual…
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Crowd Simulation Supervisor
Rodeo FX
Montreal, QC
- Contract
The Crowd Simulation Supervisor is responsible for the artistic and technical quality of crowds generated on a project. They supervise Crowd artists, define work methods, ensure the visual…
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Crowd Simulation Supervisor
Rodeo FX
Montreal, QC
- Contract
The Crowd Simulation Supervisor is responsible for the artistic and technical quality of crowds generated on a project. They supervise Crowd artists, define work methods, ensure the visual…
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Senior Rigger (Feature)
WildBrain
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
Reporting to the Producer, this role you’ll work closely with the Rigging Supervisor to create versatile rigging systems and animation interfaces to be used for animation of CG characters,…
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CFX Lead (Houdini) - TV Featurette
Bardel Entertainment
Remote, Canada
- $1,900 to $2,300 CAD / week
- Remote
…expertise for the Character Effects department. Reporting to the CG Supervisor, you will guide a team of CFX artists, oversee the quality of character simulations, and help establish…
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CFX Lead (Houdini) - TV Featurette
Bardel Entertainment
Vancouver, BC
- $1,900 to $2,300 CAD / week
- Full-time
…expertise for the Character Effects department. Reporting to the CG Supervisor, you will guide a team of CFX artists, oversee the quality of character simulations, and help establish…
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VFX Supervisor - Netflix Animation Studios
Netflix
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
The VFX Supervisor will oversee all things CG on the project, including the creative and technical execution of the film across all CG departments from assets through final delivery. They…
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Rigging Supervisor, CG (Feature)
WildBrain Studios
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
WildBrain is looking for a Rigging Supervisor, CG (Feature) to join our team!
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VFX Supervisor - Netflix Animation Studios
Netflix
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
The VFX Supervisor will oversee all things CG on the project, including the creative and technical execution of the film across all CG departments from assets through final delivery. They…
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Senior FX Artist
ICON Creative Studio
Vancouver, British Columbia
- Full-time
Collaborate on top-tier feature and episodic CG franchises for major streaming platforms, including Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+, Amazon, Peacock, and Paramount+.

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Rodeo FX

Crowd Simulation Supervisor

Montreal, QC, Canada

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Job type: Contract
Apply by: Apr 12, 2027
Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in a VFX environment, including significant experience in crowd simulation.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 14, 2026

Original job description

Repeatedly voted one of Montreal’s Top Employers and Employer of the Year for the 2022 Mercuriades Awards, Rodeo FX is a high-end creative company offering services in visual effects, advertising, animation, and experiential.

Nominated for multiple Emmy® Awards for its work on the series Stranger Things season 4, The Witcher season 2, and The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power season 1, the independent, Oscar®-winning company boasts close to 900 artists crafting from studios in Montreal, Québec City, Toronto, Los Angeles and Paris.

Rodeo FX is a creative partner to the world’s best storytellers including Netflix, HBO, Disney, Marvel, Amazon Studios, Warner Bros., and Sony, and has collaborated on ads for YouTube, NBC, and Apple. Current projects include Blue Beetle, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, and Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon. Recently released projects include John Wick: Chapter 4, Black Adam, Disney's The Little Mermaid, and Love, Death and Robots Volume 3, for which the company won a 2023 VES award.

Job Description

The Crowd Simulation Supervisor is responsible for the artistic and technical quality of crowds generated on a project. They supervise Crowd artists, define work methods, ensure the visual consistency of simulations, and ensure their proper integration into the production pipeline. In collaboration with the CG, animation, layout, compositing, and production teams, they develop effective solutions to meet creative requirements while respecting time, budget, and performance constraints.

Key Responsibilities

Creative Quality

Translate narrative and visual intentions into credible and legible on-screen behaviors.
Collaborate with CG, animation, and layout supervision to ensure fluid artistic continuity.
Validate delivered simulations while maintaining a high standard of visual quality.
Propose creative approaches to enrich the diversity, dynamics, and impact of crowds.

Technical Quality

Define appropriate simulation methods (Houdini Crowd, Golaem, Maya) based on project needs.
Quickly identify and resolve technical issues related to rigs, agents, cycles, or caches.
Ensure the optimization and stability of crowd systems, while respecting pipeline constraints.
Participate in the development, validation, and documentation of the tools used.

Leadership & Communication

Supervise the Crowd artist team with clarity, kindness, and high standards.
Lead Crowd dailies, briefings, and follow-ups with production.
Act as a point of contact between artists, supervision, and other departments.
Intervene quickly and calmly to resolve creative or human issues.

Project Management

Evaluate Crowd resource needs at the start of the project.
Contribute to planning, task estimation, and artist casting.
Closely monitor progress, obstacles, and required adjustments.
Ensure deadlines are met and Crowd deliverables are delivered smoothly.

Workflow Strategies

Implement effective and replicable work methods at the project level.
Optimize internal processes to reduce simulation times and back-and-forth.
Propose technical or methodological innovations as per project needs.
Contribute to the consistency of Crowd department practices across different shows.

Qualifications

Minimum of 10 years of experience in a VFX environment, including significant experience in crowd simulation.
Advanced proficiency in crowd simulation software (Houdini Crowd, Golaem) and Maya.
Good understanding of rigging, procedural animation, and movement cycles.
Knowledge of Flow Production Tracking and key steps of the CG/VFX pipeline.
Ability to supervise, plan, and deliver in demanding contexts.
Structured leadership, developed artistic sense, fluid communication.
Assets: Python or MEL scripting, internal tool development, participation in industry conferences or panels.

Additional Information

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At Rodeo FX, diversity is a core value. We’re committed to creating an inclusive, equitable workplace where different perspectives are embraced. Every team member brings unique insight that strengthens our creativity, challenges our thinking, and helps us deliver better work.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment

Rodeo FX may use AI-based tools to support certain steps of the recruitment process, such as interview transcription or preliminary application analysis. These tools may be operated by third-party providers, and data may be processed outside Quebec. These tools never replace human decision-making: all final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team and hiring managers. To learn more about how we protect your personal information and your rights, please consult our Privacy Policy.

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Responsibilities

Lead the Crowd team and ensure the artistic quality, technical stability, and pipeline integration of crowd simulations. Coordinate with production and other departments to plan resources, resolve issues, improve workflows, and deliver crowd work on schedule.

Requirements

Requires at least 10 years of VFX experience, including significant crowd simulation experience, with advanced proficiency in Houdini Crowd, Golaem, and Maya. Candidates should understand rigging, procedural animation, movement cycles, Flow Production Tracking, and the CG/VFX pipeline, and demonstrate strong leadership, planning, communication, and delivery skills.

Skills

Crowd Simulation
Houdini Crowd
Golaem
Maya
Procedural Animation
Rigging
Movement Cycles
Flow Production Tracking
CG/VFX Pipeline
Team Supervision
Project Planning
Task Estimation
Python
MEL Scripting
Tool Development
Production Coordination

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Keywords

Crowd Simulation
Houdini Crowd
Golaem
Maya
Python
MEL
Rigging
Procedural Animation
Movement Cycles
Flow Production Tracking
CG Pipeline
VFX Pipeline
Simulation Caches
Agents
Crowd Systems
Visual Effects
Animation
Layout
Compositing
Production Planning
Resource Estimation
Artist Supervision
Workflow Optimization
Tool Development
Pipeline Integration
Technical Documentation
Creative Direction

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