Studio: Duckman Studio
Job Opening: VFX Artist
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- create high quality, performant visuals within budgets
- be dependable and able to hit your deadlines
- conceptualize, design, and create cutting-edge special effects, including particle effects, dynamic simulations, and shader effects
- take direction and feedback from composite leads and VFX supervisors
- work with producers, lead artists, and supervisors to track and manage the workflow through the departments
- organize dailies, rounds, and meetings, taking notes and following up on information as necessary
- communicate information quickly and succinctly to crew and other departments in person as well as via email
- maintain an accurate summary of progress from the previous day’s work by artists
- oversee the execution of client deliveries of all temps and finals
- manage edits along with the editorial department
- have a methodical and thorough approach to work
- be able to work with a minimum of supervision
- be able to remain calm and confident in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications & Skills:
- the ability to create and implement high-quality VFX
- strong visual awareness and artistic ability
- excellent interpersonal skills
- lateral thinking skills
- enthusiasm to learn and develop professionally
- knowledge of 3D animation software such as Houdini, Maya, 3Ds Max, Cinema 4D
- good communication and organizational skills
- the ability to work as part of a team as well as alone
- the ability to follow production methodologies and develop creative approaches to problem-solving
- an eye for details, a good sense of timing, and a thorough understanding of techniques and technologies relating to physical simulation in computer graphics
- a solid understanding of the compositing process
- strong understanding of Linux/Unix based computer operating systems
- the ability to undertake blue/green screen extractions using Photoshop or similar
- seamless integration of live-action, miniature, and CGI sources
- photographic skills, including an understanding of the depth of field, shutter speed, aperture, composition, and framing
- the ability to interpret feedback and use your artistic eye to make improvements
- knowledge of VFX compositing software such as Nuke, Fusion, and After Effects
- skill in matchmaking, modeling, texturing, lighting, prep, roto, and basic comp
- have a good eye for composition, color, light, and shadow
- strong Photoshop editing skills for creating texture effects for use with particle systems
- proficiency with 3D graphics, physics, ribbons, shaders, and post-process effects
- first-class time and project management skills and the ability to prioritize conflicting tasks
- good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (including Word, Excel, and Project).
Apply for the Job Online: To apply, send your resume and CV to career@duckmanstudio.com