Studio: Blue Zoo
Job Opening: FX Artist
Location: London, UK/Hybrid
Type: Fixed Term
Responsibilities:
- Keep CG Supervisor and Head of FX informed of progress,
- Helping production drive the project team to meet schedule objectives
- Contribute in Art Direct abstract or stylised Fx
- Contribute on problem solve or/and design solution for stylised and abstract effect
- Design a unique abstract effect
- Give and receive feedback from other Departments
- Work with tight schedules and deadlines
- Flexibility working with multiple software packages
Qualifications & Skills:
- The ability to create dynamic simulations like Water, Fire, Smoke, etc
- In-depth knowledge of Houdini FX, experience is essential (2+ year)
- Strong skills in Houdini
- Generalist experience in Maya
- Generalist experience in Houdini
- A good, creative artistic eye
- Houdini scripting experience or VEX
- Assisted with Look Dev, Pre-Viz, and R&D with the project supervisors and creative leads
- Good understanding of the entire visual effects process
- Familiarity with pipeline issues, especially working between multiple packages
- A working knowledge of at least one compositing application (e.g. Nuke) and a solid understanding of the compositing process
Bonus Points:
- Excellent communication skills
- Thorough attention to detail
- Great team / collaborative work ethic
- Willingness to take and act on feedback
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work with tight schedules
