Studio: Base Media
Job Opening: Senior FX Artist
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Creating particle, rigid-body, fluid, cloth, fur and/or hair simulations or animations.
- Applying lighting and shaders to produce the final rendered image or passing the simulation on to a Lighting Technical Director
- Using a variety of commercial and proprietary FX tools including Maya, Houdini
- Working in partnership with other departments to ensure that shots are delivered to the highest possible standard
- Working within the team to determine the various design solutions needed to create the effects
- Designing and creating images, elements, effects, pipelines, tools and techniques
- Helping to design solutions involving a more procedural approach in order to create the effects required
- Supporting the FX Supervisor with mentoring or training more junior artists
Qualifications & Skills:
- An excellent knowledge of Houdini and/or Maya
- Minimum of 7 years experience as an FX Artist
- A thorough understanding of the techniques and technologies relating to FX simulation and procedural animation
- Previous experience producing effects such as smoke, fire, clouds, water, steam and explosions in addition to simulation techniques for rigid-bodies, cloth and hair
- A good understanding of animation and an eye for motion
- A good understanding of the entire visual effects process
- A familiarity with pipeline issues, especially working between multiple packages
- Programming skills with C/C++ along with knowledge of the Houdini HDK and/or Maya API
- Python and Unix shell scripting will be an advantage
Apply for the Job Online: To apply, send your CV to malaysiajobs@base-fx.com