Crowd Technical Director - Expression of Interest
The Walt Disney CompanyVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Posted January 19, 2026
100300 - 128300 CAD year
Full Time
About the Company
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. Our mission is to entertain, inform and inspire people around the globe through the power of unparalleled storytelling, reflecting the iconic brands, creative minds and innovative technologies that make us the world’s premier entertainment company.
Job Description
Crowd Technical Director - Expression of Interest: create crowd simulations for CG scenes using off-the-shelf or proprietary software, choreograph battles, and troubleshoot technical issues in Houdini. Must have strong knowledge of Houdini, exceptional problem-solving skills, and experience working on high-end VFX or animated feature-film productions.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of Houdini Software
- Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to address technical and artistic challenges
- In-depth understanding of cinematic principles and composition
- Background working on high end VFX or animated feature-film productions
- Experience working with motion capture and/or clip-based animation
- Proficiency with Linux
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines whilst maintaining a high quality output