Outpost VFX is hiring full-time FX TD

Outpost VFX is hiring full-time FX TD

Studio: Outpost VFX

Job Opening: FX TD

Location: Montreal, Canada

Type: Full-Time

Responsibilities:

  • Handle high complexity bespoke FX for shots and show an ability to find and match to reference.
  • Author tools and setups that are stable, tidy and as simple as possible. Be able to provide documentation and support to the artists using them.
  • Have an exceptional understanding of physics and cameras to replicate real world phenomena to a high level
  • Ensure any tools or setups you’ve made are allowing the team to hit their own deadlines.
  • You are proactive about developing and improving the projects Fx, through technical workflow improvements and artistic refinement.
  • Work closely with Supervisors, Production and 2D team to achieve the director’s vision
  • Be present and vocal in all relevant dailies sessions, setting an example of the Outpost culture in terms of professionalism and quality/creative reviews.

Qualifications & Skills:

  • Excellent knowledge of Houdini and the use of fluids, cloth, fur, particles and/or rbd’s
  • Experience in creating photorealistic effects such as fire, smoke, destruction, clothing, water and dust
  • A thorough understanding of simulation techniques and technologies relating to effects
  • A solid understanding of the requirements of other areas of visual effects, from modelling and lighting, to rigging and animation
  • Experience using Shotgun on productions
  • Programming skills with Mel and Python is ideal
  • A good working knowledge of Arnold and experience with lighting and rendering effects is an advantage

Apply for the job Online: To apply, visit http://outpostvfx.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=ccac56c1-1a81-4bf5-84db-922ad3d6a5d3