BC - Senior Effects; FX Artist - Stop Motion VFX Project

BC - Senior Effects (FX) Artist - Stop Motion VFX Project

Join Zoic Studios for an exciting role. All applicants must be residents of British Columbia, Canada and legally entitled to work in Canada (citizen, PR, open work permit).

Zoic Studios is a Visual Effects company that specializes in high‑end visual effects for television, film, and advertising. Our mantra is Visual Evolution – we focus on every part of the process, from the final picture to the pipeline used to create them.

• We are an artist‑owned and operated VFX studio.
• We love what we do and always stay curious about new technology and techniques.
• We respect work/life balance in a hectic industry.
• We work with a team from all walks of life and backgrounds.

The Senior Effects Artist is responsible for creating effects elements for lighting and compositing that support the visual style and narrative of the film. This position will also be instrumental in developing creative and technical tools and establishing pipeline‑related workflows.

• Design, create, and enhance the look of computer‑generated effects and elements from initial concept through shot production.
• Help establish and follow the narrative look of the film.
• Establish look development of computer‑generated effects translated from 2D artwork.
• Design and implement effects element creation for a production‑independent effects library.
• Develop new tools to generate effects elements or enhance capabilities and workflow within technology guidelines.
• Perform technical work in support of shot production using various production tools.
• Troubleshoot creative and technical issues; find elegant solutions to complex tasks.
• Partner with other disciplines to help support each department’s effects integration requirements.
• Assist with mentoring, training and development of talent within the department.

• 5+ years of high‑end production experience in television or feature films as a CG FX artist and/or TD.
• Experience producing effects such as smoke, fire, clouds, water, steam, destruction using both procedural or physical simulation techniques.
• Proficiency with particle simulations in controlling the motion and look of particles.
• Knowledge of applicable software and platforms;
  Houdini 18.0 (or higher).
• Knowledge of Houdini’s VEX and shading languages, a plus.
• Working knowledge of Mantra rendering, Nuke compositing, and Maya.
• Working knowledge of Renderman and Katana for lighting the effects.
• Experience with advanced lighting such as Global Illumination, HDRI, subsurface scattering and real‑world lighting setups, a plus.
• Experience with 3D paint packages, a plus.
• Modeling, texturing and/or lighting experience, a plus.
• Strong communication skills to work in a collaborative work environment.

• British Columbia employees pay range: $50k – $65k (the actual base salary offered will depend on qualifications, experience, education, certifications, and location).
• Candidates must be residents of British Columbia.
• Zoic does not cover relocation costs.
• WFH positions require a reliable internet connection via Ethernet and work on Pacific Standard Time.
• This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.

Mid‑Senior level

Contract

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