FX Artist
Eyeline
- Vancouver, BC
- $135,000-167,000 per year
- Contract
- Full-time
- Create a variety of realistic effects, including but not limited to destruction, smoke, fire, and water
- Work under the guidance of multiple supervisors to achieve the desired level of aesthetic quality and technical accuracy
- Work with the FX leads to produce various elements using presets and templates, and expand and improve upon these templates
- Revise simulations based on client and supervisor feedback in a timely manner
- Coordinate with the lighting department to ensure seamless integration of FX elements
- Work within the established pipeline and offer constructive suggestions to improve the process
- Help develop and explore new ways to enhance results
- Help the team debug issues and learn new methods
- Previous experience in live-action visual effects for feature films or high-level television
- Strong knowledge and experience with Houdini
- Flowline experience is a plus but not required
- Strong experience in creating a wide variety of simulations (destruction, atmospheric, fluid, supernatural, etc.) with an emphasis on fluids and water
- Understanding of physics, realistic motion, and assorted natural phenomena on different scales
- Exceptional technical skills, the ability to learn new software quickly, and a keenness to stay on the leading edge
- Strong willingness to grow, learn new methods, and share knowledge with others
- Creative ability and artistic talent, demonstrated by previous work
- Ability to work and solve technical issues independently
- Ability to take direction positively
- Excellent communication skills
- Compositing and scripting experience