Studio: Jumbla Animation Studios
Job Opening: Junior FX Artists
Location: Melbourne, Australia & Remote
Type: Full-Time
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 handover 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 that toolsets are production-ready
- Keep the CG Supervisor/Lead and Head of FX informed of progress, changes, and other critical issues.
Qualifications & Skills:
- In-depth knowledge of Houdini FX
- No production experience necessary
- Tertiary education in animation/FX
- 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
Apply for the Job Online: To apply, send your showreel, CV to hireme@jumbla.com with ‘Junior FX Artist’ in the subject line.