CG FX Artist required at Stellar Creative Lab

CG FX Artist required at Stellar Creative Lab

Studio: Stellar Creative Lab

Job Opening: CG FX Artist

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Type: Full-Time

Responsibilities:

  • Research and implement dynamic solutions for various FX request
  • Work closely with the FX and CG Supervisor to identify and solve technical issues.
  • R&D and implement FX: 2D, cloth, particles, rigid body, fluids, large and small-scale destruction, smoke, dust, lightning, fire, storms, explosions, etc.
  • Able to document, mentor and communicate standards and techniques.
  • Able to assess and plan to meet production deadlines
  • Research and recommend pipeline techniques or workflows to improve FX productivity
  • Respond to guidance from the director as well as other creative and technical supervisors
  • Work to integrate effects into the shot workflow, in an efficient way.
  • Balance feature-quality work with the demand of a TV Series schedule
  • Help with the integration of effects into other departments workflows

Qualifications & Skills:

  • 3+ years of industry experience  in FX in features, television or games.
  • Skills and experience in 2D and CG FX but exceptional talent when it comes to cloth sim.
  • Proficiency in Houdini, Maya and Nuke compositing.
  • A solid understanding of the animation production pipelines.
  • Able to create the highest possible quality effects and cloth sim.
  • Experience with Stylized or non-realistic Effects including FX lighting, shading and rendering principles is critical.
  • Experience with small and large scale water simulations is a plus.
  • Programming skills: Python, Hscript, VEX, C++ all a plus
  • Able to troubleshoot, solve problems and find workarounds as appropriate
  • Strong composition, understanding of cinematic film making and artistic timing
  • Eligible to work in Canada

Apply for the Job Online: To apply, visit https://stellarcreativelab.applytojob.com/apply/ftNc14CnN8/CG-FX-Artist