Global Head of Crowd

5 Days ago • 7 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

The Global Head of Crowd at Framestore will lead worldwide crowd teams, enhancing the quality of film and episodic crowd work. Responsibilities include managing and supporting global teams, collaborating with artists and supervisors to meet creative and technical standards, overseeing crowd challenges across multiple projects, improving crowd training procedures, collaborating on new technologies, and leading performance reviews. The ideal candidate possesses extensive production experience, proven leadership in VFX, expert-level Houdini knowledge (7+ years), and strong communication and organizational skills.
Must have:
  • Proven leadership in VFX
  • Expert-level Houdini (7+ years)
  • Extensive production experience
  • Film-quality crowd work delivery
  • Strong communication & organization
Good to have:
  • Knowledge of texturing techniques
  • Knowledge of linear algebra and Python

Job Details

Job description

The multi-Oscar-winning creative Film & Episodic Studio at Framestore has worked with some of the greatest storytellers in film today. Collaborating with directors and producers across the complete filmmaking process to help design, plan and create beautiful images, we focus on finding innovative creative solutions to support their vision and set new standards for visual effects in cinema.

Framestore combines talent and technology to bring life to everything we create. Driven by creativity and inspired by the future, we set out every day to reframe the possible.

This is an existing role within our team. Framestore’s Global Head of Crowd is to lead our worldwide crowd teams and elevate the quality of our film and episodic crowd work. This role requires a proven leader with extensive production experience and a passion for innovative crowd solutions.

What you’ll do:

  • Team Leadership: Manage and directly support global crowd teams while also acting as the local Head of Crowd at your site and any additional locations.

  • Collaboration: Work closely with local crowd artists, CG supervisors, and animation supervisors to ensure that creative and technical standards are met.

  • Problem-Solving: Oversee crowd challenges across multiple projects, providing practical ideas, hands-on solutions, and expert guidance to resolve workflow issues and bottlenecks.

  • Process Improvement: Maintain and update crowd training procedures and documentation, and collaborate with department heads and production teams to meet crewing demands.

  • Innovation: Partner with Heads of Software, CG, and Pipeline to develop new technologies and workflows that enhance crowd work.

  • Performance Management: Lead annual appraisals and performance reviews, ensuring talent is deployed effectively across projects.

Job requirements

  • Demonstrated success in delivering film-quality crowd work.

  • Extensive production experience in a similar role.

  • Proven leadership on VFX projects.

  • In-depth knowledge of texturing techniques.

  • Expert-level Houdini knowledge with 7+ years of experience, including deep technical expertise beyond standard workflows.

  • Excellent communication and organisational skills.

  • Knowledge of linear algebra and Python

  • A proactive approach to promoting and initiating change.

Accessibility Statement

Our London studio is fully accessible, with step-free entry, accessible toilets on all floors, and quiet spaces available. We are committed to supporting disabled colleagues and providing an inclusive workplace for everyone.

Application Process

To apply, please complete the linked application form or email your resume and portfolio to recruiters@framestore.com with the subject line: Global Head of Crowd - London

We review all applications manually and do not use artificial intelligence to screen candidates. If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let us know—we are happy to accommodate your needs.

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About The Company

Framestore combines talent and technology to reframe the possible in film, content, advertising and immersive experiences.

Founded in 1986, Framestore is now a global company of over 3,000 people across eight locations. We create pixel-perfect images for blockbuster films and TV, iconic advertising campaigns and innovative immersive projects.

Our portfolio of work is underpinned by an industry-leading expertise in VFX and has resulted in a multitude of awards including Oscars and BAFTAs as well as a record number of Cannes Lions awards, which all cement our position at the forefront of innovation.

We have studios in London, Montreal, Vancouver, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Mumbai, Melbourne. Visit our website for current vacancies in film, advertising and immersive: https://www.framestore.com/careers 

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