Senior FX Artist

Responsibilities:

Create a wide range of FX simulations, including open body ocean, fluid systems

and splashes, rigid body dynamics and destruction, pyro explosions, smoke, and

fire, cloth simulations, particle systems, procedural effects, and more.

Ability to create custom setups, templates, and HDAs and work off pre-built

existing workflows.

Work within the show structure and production deadlines to complete all tasks

and meet client notes.

Light and shade scenes to properly integrate into plates and create slapcomps

of work.

Knowledge of Maya, Nuke, and other visual effects creation software is helpful.

Required Skills and Experience:

Excellent knowledge of Houdini FX.

Knowledge of lighting/shading skills along with slapcomps

Thorough understanding of simulation techniques and technologies relating to

FX.

Must have 5 + years of experience in simulated FX creation.

Python and VEX programming skills are strongly desired.

Previous film, commercial, or episodic/streaming television experience is

preferred.

Highly communicative self-starter who takes the initiative to improve their

workflows and final look while contributing to collaborative team culture and a

positive environment.

Works well within a team as well as independently

Able to effectively manage time and resources to create high-quality effects in a

fast-paced production environment while working within time and budgetary

constraints.

Must be able to perform under tight deadlines and iterate on versions and

techniques quickly.

Must work well in an environment of peers passionate about making great

pictures