Studio: Jam Filled
Job Opening: 3D FX Artist
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Create effects for assigned shots, ensuring continuity and flow within and between shots and sequences
- Work with FX Supervisor to ensure that all individually assigned FX deliverables are completed fully and in line with the production schedule and overall vision of the series
- Troubleshoot and debug shot problems and escalate technical issues as required
- Maintain a convention of file naming structures for all shots that is compatible within Jam Filled Production pipeline
- Remain current and up-to-date in FX techniques through industry research and training
- Perform additional duties as required
Qualifications & Skills:
- 2+ years’ CG Visual FX experience in a production environment
- Completed post-secondary education classical or 3D animation, art fundamentals, or another relevant area of study
- Feature film experience an asset
- Good working knowledge of Maya FX tools, Houdini, or other FX plug-ins ie. Real Flow
- Experience with Maya particles/dynamics and particle expressions
- Background in traditional art an asset
- Basic understanding of animation styles and techniques and the animation production pipeline as a whole
- Good creative and technical problem-solving skills
- Ability to learn quickly and comprehend custom in-house production tools
- Ability to prioritize tasks, meet tight deadlines, and perform to standard in a fast-paced environment
- Working knowledge of any or all of the following a plus:
- Cloth dynamics (NCloth and/or Syflex)
- Compositing principles
- Any scripting language
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