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