Lead FX Artist
Phantom Fx
About Us
PhantomFX - Unleashing the Magic of VFX
Chennai | Mumbai | Hyderabad
Open, inclusive, and equal are three words that sum up the work culture at PhantomFX. Our strength lies in our people; a dedicated team of creative professionals who work together to bring alive magic on screen. Our teams have delivered on some of the craziest deadlines, without taking eyes off the high bar of quality.
Job Description
- Design, create and implement high quality photo-real effects including Water, Fire, Smoke, Explosions, Clouds,
- Debris, Magical etc.
- Design, create and implement efficient methods, tools, and workflows
- Understand and work within the studio/show structure / pipeline
- Work with TDs and Pipeline to improve FX processes
- Integrate created elements into scenes with lighting and shading
- Document developed technologies.
- Report regularly to the CG Supervisor for creative approvals, technical or administrative concerns
- Follow the creative direction set forth by the production and communicated by the CG Supervisor and VFX Supervisor
- Stays current with latest technologies, methods, and workflows.
- Mentor artists.
Requirements
- Adaptable to change of direction during production and in tight deadlines
- Strong technical knowledge for problem solving, verbal communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work under tight deadlines in order to deliver on time and on budget
- Strong understanding of rendering and shading techniques and procedures
- Extensive experience of breakout layers for compositing and ability to slap comp FX passes
- Excellent English communication both verbal and written.
- Positive attitude
- Highly organized
- Past experience with mentoring junior artists
- Problem solving capabilities with a “solution-driven” attitude
- Strong attention to detail and follow through
- Experience in fast pace environment
- Must showcase a comprehensive reel demonstrating photo real FX capabilities as outlined
Benefits
- A healthy work-life balance supported by both management and peers.
- A collaborative, energetic, and positively aligned work culture.
- Continuous learning and development opportunities, including leadership and soft-skills training.
- Regular entertainment events, stress-buster activities, and ice-breaking sessions for new joiners.
- Relocation assistance provided for eligible employees.
- Sophisticated workstations and infrastructure that enhance productivity and creativity.