The Embassy is searching for a Senior FX TD

The Embassy is searching for a Senior FX TD

Studio: The Embassy

Job Opening: Lead FX Technical Director

Location: Vancouver, Canada

Type: Full-Time

Responsibilities:

  • Mentor junior artists and set a positive example for the team.
  • Finalize shots driving existing tools or creating your own solutions, including hero and creature FX to accomplish shot narratives.
  • Meet project milestones and deadlines on time.
  • Collaborate with other artists to share knowledge and techniques.
  • Communicate with other departments to receive feedback and resolve shot issues.
  • Assist members of the FX team to learn and grow their skills to by providing informal feedback, tips and tricks, and encouragement.
  • Assist in planning conversations about the direction of FX while being mindful of the continuity for the entire show/sequence.
  • Provide guidance to the rest of the FX team
  • Provide some direct supervision and review of team members’ work
  • Help assess potential future additions to the FX team

Qualifications & Skills:

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills (a great attitude goes a very long way)
  • Creative high-speed problem-solving with the resources available
  • A strong artistic eye
  • We value a wide range of skills in the FX domain from simulations to character FX
  • 5+ years of senior FX Artist experience in feature films, tv, and/or commercial work
  • Experience using and troubleshooting in Houdini
  • Strong written and verbal English language skills
  • Excellent in proactive problem-solving and finding solutions
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment remotely
  • The ability to efficiently organize and prioritize work across multiple areas

Nice to Have

  • Knowledge/experience in Python language
  • Working knowledge of source control systems, PyQt or other GUI toolkits
  • Experience in other areas of the visual effects pipeline.

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