Houdini FX Artist

Scanline VFX

  • Vancouver, BC
  • $135,000-167,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
As an FX artist, your role is to create high-caliber dynamic and riveting visual 3D FX. This role requires problem-solving skills, to be able to solve technical and artistic issues while meeting client requirements and production deadlines.Key Responsibilities
  • Create a wide 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, often exploring different approaches and looks
  • Work with the FX leads to produce various elements using presets and templates, and to expand and improve upon these templates
  • Revise simulations based on client and supervisor feedback in a timely manner
  • Coordinates 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 team debug issues and learn new methods
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Previous experience in live-action visual effects for feature films or high-level television
  • Creative ability and artistic talent, demonstrated by previous work
  • Knowledge of Houdini (required)
  • Strong experience in creating a wide variety of simulations (destruction, atmospheric, fluid, supernatural, etc.)
  • 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
  • Ability to work and solve technical issues independently
  • Ability to take direction positively, work well within a team, and thrive under the pressure of tight deadlines
  • Excellent communication skills and an open mind
  • Team player able to work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment
  • Compositing and scripting experience is a plus
$135,000 - $167,000 a yearThis salary range is specific to applicants applying to our position in Vancouver, BC. To determine your base salary, we consider your qualifications, skills, and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary outside of this range and will also be dependent on your location.About UsScanline VFX is an award-winning leader in the visual effects industry with 8 studios worldwide, including London, Los Angeles, Montreal, Munich (will cease to operate by year's end), Seoul, Mumbai and Vancouver. Since our beginning in 1989, we strive to set the highest standard of quality in everything we do. Through innovation, we generate solutions for our clients and raise the bar - both within our workplace and throughout our industry.We look for explorers, people who are willing to go to new places and are open to testing, learning and iterating as they go. We believe great ideas come from everyone, so we actively encourage team members to ask questions and present their ideas.Eyeline StudiosEyeline Studios, our virtual production division, is rethinking the future of real-time filmmaking by providing content creators with unmatched flexibility. .Powered by NetflixNetflix's investment in our pipeline, infrastructure, and workforce allows us to continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in visual effects. In addition to working on projects for Netflix, we continue to work with a variety of long-standing and new clients.Come as you areWe are committed to ensuring fair and equal treatment of your application. When you apply for a role with us, you will receive consideration based solely on your qualifications.We will only consider applicants based in British Columbia, or those willing to relocate.

Scanline VFX