Studio: Zoic Studios
Job Opening: BC FX & Dynamics Artist [Senior-level]
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Type: Contracted
Responsibilities:
- Help design, create and implement high quality photo-real effects including Water, Fire, Smoke, Explosions, Clouds, Debris, Magical etc.
- Understand and work within the studio/show structure / pipeline.
- Work with TDs and Pipeline to improve FX processes.
- Integrate created elements into scenes with lighting and shading.
- Document-developed technologies.
- Report regularly to the FX Supervisor & Lead for creative approvals, technical or administrative concerns.
- Follow the creative direction set forth by the production and communicated by the FX/VFX Leads and Supervisor.
- Stays current with latest technologies, methods, and workflows.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in Film/Television as an FX specific Artist.
- Knowledge of and proven ability to use Houdini and Maya to develop high quality photo-real dynamic effects.
- Min. 4 years’ experience using both Maya and Houdini.
- Good understanding of renders such as VRay, RenderMan, Arnold.
- Some past experience with Mantra a big plus.
- Experience with rigid body dynamics and particle systems.
- Adaptable to change of direction during production and in tight deadlines.
- Technical knowledge for problem solving, verbal communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work under tight deadlines in order to deliver on time and on budget.
- Knowledge of coding/scripting in current production languages Ie: Python, VEX, Hscript, C++, and Mel.
- Thorough understanding of rendering and shading techniques and procedures.
- Understanding of breakout layers for compositing and ability to slap comp FX passes.
- Excellent English communication both verbal and written.
- Positive attitude.
- Highly organized.
- Problem solving capabilities with a “solution-driven” attitude.
- Strong attention to detail and follow through.
- Experience in fast pace environment.
- Must showcase a comprehensive reel demonstrating photo real FX capabilities as outlined.
