FXCFX Artist - Senior Level
FXCFX Artist - Senior Level
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Job Description
Job Description:
An FX Artist creates stunning and realistic visual effects for films television and other media projects. They are responsible for simulating natural phenomena (e.g. fire water smoke explosions) and creating dynamic visually compelling elements using software like Houdini Maya and After Effects. Working closely with animators designers and technical teams they ensure the effects integrate seamlessly into the projects creative vision while meeting technical requirements. Strong problemsolving skills artistic creativity and a deep understanding of physics and fluid dynamics are essential.
Collaborate effectively with creative Head VFX/DFX supervisors and lead(s) to incorporate feedback and revisions into grooming work.
Key Responsibilities:
Effect Creation: Design and create natural or stylized effects such as fire smoke water explosions and environmental phenomena.
Simulation Work: Develop simulations for destruction particle systems and other procedural effects using tools like Houdini Maya or Blender.
Integration: Work with Lighting and Compositing teams to integrate effects into liveaction footage or CG renders.
Cloth and Fur Simulations: Create realistic or stylized cloth fur and hair dynamics using tools like nCloth XGen Houdini or Marvelous Designer.
Deformation Corrections: Address secondary character motions such as jiggle muscle simulation and skin sliding.
Collaboration with Rigging and Animation Teams: Work closely with animators and riggers to ensure character effects enhance performance while maintaining technical accuracy.
Required Skills:
Proficiency in industrystandard software such as Houdini Maya Blender Nuke and other simulation tools.
Strong understanding of physicsbased simulations (fluids particles soft/rigid body dynamics).
Knowledge of scripting languages (Python MEL VEX) for automation and customization.
Experience with rendering engines Arnold Redshift Mantra or similar.
Strong sense of motion scale and detail to create believable effects.
Understanding of color light and composition to ensure seamless integration.
Experience
- Minimum of 46 years of experience in a similar role within a VFX studio or production environment.
- A portfolio demonstrating expertise in creating highquality grooms for feature film episodics commercials.
Employment Type
Full Time
