FX Artist (General Submission)
This general submission posting is an opportunity to submit your resume for future consideration only; not for an existing opening. We anticipate this role may be open in the near future. If you wish to be considered for this potential opportunity, please submit your resume. When a position becomes available, you may be contacted by our Talent Acquisition team. The Company will only contact applicants who are selected for further consideration about potential future opportunities.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The FX Artist will work in Houdini to create high quality sims per client brief and internal direction. They will use both technical and creative skillsets to develop and create FX such as fire, explosions, smoke, liquids, particles, cloth, hair, crowds, etc.
MAIN DUTIES:
The FX artist will set up & adjust your own realistic FX sims (fire, explosions, smoke, liquids, particles, cloth, hair, crowds, etc.), and light, shade and provide slapcomps of FX work for both internal and client reviews. They are also responsible for the following:
- Attend dailies sessions with the project team and work proactively to contribute to creative problem solving
- Apply creative and technical feedback as it is provided from the project leads
- Communicate clearly and frequently with the project team
WHAT YOU BRING:
The ideal candidate will be proficient in Houdini, Maya, Nuke and other necessary software, have the ability to create custom setups or pickup previously built setups, and be experienced in lighting and shading your own shots. Additional desired skills include:
- Working knowledge of programming software such as Python, Maya API
- Demonstrated ability working with strict deadlines and under pressure
- Ability to take direction and find creative solutions during the iterative process
- Strong attention to detail
ABOUT THE COMPANY:
Company 3, including its various business units and family of brands, provides a full range of Creative Services for content creators, including conceptual design, pre-vis, look development, ideation and rapid prototyping, 3D animation/CGI, motion graphics/designers, matte painting, compositing, dailies and production services, color grading, post-production finishing, marketing/trailers, live-action production, experiences, and more.
Diversity and Inclusion at Company 3:
Creativity has diversity at its core. We celebrate the value of each unique experience by being dedicated to fostering the most diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where every employee feels empowered and safe to show up to work as their full self.
It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Please inform the Company's HR representative if you need assistance completing any forms or otherwise need any accommodation or support in order to participate in the application process.