FX Artist

Overview

We are looking for an FX artist to join our FX team. As an FX artist, you will be a collaborative team player, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is able to create high-caliber dynamic and riveting visual 3D FX. This role requires troubleshooting skills to be able to solve technical and artistic issues while meeting client requirements and production deadlines.

• Create a variety of realistic effects, including but not limited to destruction, smoke, fire, and water
• Work under the guidance of multiple supervisors to achieve the desired level of aesthetic quality and technical accuracy
• Work with the FX leads to produce various elements using presets and templates, and expand and improve upon these templates
• Revise simulations based on client and supervisor feedback in a timely manner
• Coordinate with the lighting department to ensure seamless integration of FX elements
• Work within the established pipeline and offer constructive suggestions to improve the process
• Help develop and explore new ways to enhance results
• Help the team debug issues and learn new methods

• Previous experience in live-action visual effects for feature films or high-level television
• Strong knowledge and experience with Houdini
• Flowline experience is a plus but not required
• Strong experience in creating a wide variety of simulations (destruction, atmospheric, fluid, supernatural, etc.) with an emphasis on fluids and water
• Understanding of physics, realistic motion, and assorted natural phenomena on different scales
• Exceptional technical skills, the ability to learn new software quickly, and a keenness to stay on the leading edge
• Strong willingness to grow, learn new methods, and share knowledge with others
• Creative ability and artistic talent, demonstrated by previous work
• Ability to work and solve technical issues independently
• Ability to take direction positively
• Excellent communication skills
• Compositing and scripting experience

Come as you are

We are looking for those seeking to take risks with us, those driven by passion for their craft. To us, these are key ingredients that we look for in our team.

We will only consider applicants based in British Columbia, or those willing to relocate. Reference: ECNJOBID- in the application