Studio: Axis Studios
Job Opening: FX Artist
Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Type: Freelance
Responsibilities:
- Design and create realistic and stylised FX using Houdini FX. Including volumetric, particles, rigid bodies, vegetation, procedural animation amongst other simulation types for any kind of 3D project.
- Implementing FX-tools into shots or supporting other artists to implement your FX-assets into shots.
- Take responsibility for producing the final look of FX sequences, including applying lighting and shaders as well as integration with other CG elements when necessary.
- Responsible for handing over your work to the Lightning team. Following the FX-pipeline. Now and then required to create tools, utility scripts and digital assets to streamline the hand-over pipeline.
- Produce reviewable composites of all FX elements for a shot as well as final comps (as required).
- Work with production management to prioritize tasks and be responsible for your time management.
- Work in partnership with other departments to ensure that shots are delivered to the highest possible standard and toolsets are production ready
- Keep CG Supervisor/Lead and Head of FX informed of progress, changes and other critical issues.
Qualifications & Skills:
- In depth knowledge of Houdini FX
- 2 + years production experience
- A thorough understanding of the techniques and technologies relating to FX simulation and procedural animation
- A working knowledge of at least one Compositing software, preferably Nuke or Fusion
- A solid understanding of the Compositing process
- Ability to integrate into existing pipeline infrastructure
- Ability to support yourself, other artists and take initiative
- Ability to understand and implement feedback
- Ability to interact with Directors, CG supervisors, Lead and Technical Artists, to determine creative and technical requirements of 3d projects
Desirable Skills & Experience:
- Having an animation or commercials background
- Experience with Houdini expressions and vex coding
- Experience rendering with Houdini using Mantra and/or Arnold
Apply for the Job Online: To apply, visit https://axisstudiosgroup.com/careers/jobs/houdini-fx-artist/#job-top