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.
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 [email protected] with the subject line: Global Head of Crowd
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.
Framestore is a Bafta and Oscar-awarding winning creative studio that offers a range of visual effects, production, direction and post production services to its film and integrated advertising clients. It is famous for its VFX work for films such as G...
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