3D VFX & CFX Artist

Overview

3D VFX & CFX Artist

Key Responsibilities

Visual Effects (VFX)

• Create high-quality particle, fluid, fire, smoke, destruction, and environmental effects.
• Simulate natural phenomena using tools such as Houdini, Maya, or similar software.
• Develop custom setups and procedural systems to achieve complex effects.
• Work with lighting and rendering teams to deliver final-quality VFX passes.

Character Effects (CFX)

• Build and simulate cloth, hair, fur, feathers, and soft-body dynamics.
• Maintain and refine character simulation rigs, setups, and deformations.
• Ensure simulations meet artistic direction and run efficiently in production.
• Collaborate with rigging and animation teams to troubleshoot technical challenges.

Skills & Qualifications

Required

• Solid experience with industry-standard software for VFX/CFX work.
• Strong understanding of physics-based simulations and procedural workflows.
• Experience with grooming, cloth systems, or character dynamics.
• Familiarity with rendering engines (e.g., Unreal Engine).
• Ability to work within deadlines in a collaborative, team-based environment.

Portfolio Requirements

• Showreel demonstrating strong VFX and/or CFX work.
• Clear shot breakdowns outlining your specific contributions.
• Simulation-focused examples (cloth, hair, destruction, particles, fluids).

Why Join Us?

• Work on high-visibility cinematic content for a top-tier title.
• Collaborate with an international team of passionate artists and developers.
• Push the boundaries of real-time rendering in Unreal Engine.
• Competitive salary, flexible hours, and a creative work environment.

How to Apply?

Send your resume and portfolio to career@xsquads.com with the subject: 3D VFX & CFX Artist