FX Artist

As an FX Artist, you will bridge the gap between artistic vision and technical execution. You are responsible for designing and simulating complex natural phenomenafrom large-scale destruction and fluid dynamics to subtle atmospheric effectsthat ground our stories in reality. Working within a collaborative environment, you will apply high-level FX setups across diverse shots, ensuring visual consistency and technical efficiency while pushing the boundaries of what's possible on screen.

• Creative Simulation: Design and execute high-end procedural animations, dynamic simulations (RBD, Pyro, Fluids), and particle systems using Houdini.
• Shot Execution: Collaborate with FX Leads and TDs to manage complex shots, ensuring all elements meet the creative brief and maintain a high standard of timing, scale, and physical accuracy.
• Pipeline Integration: Navigate and contribute to the FX pipeline, utilizing upstream data efficiently and working with proprietary tools to streamline the shot-to-render workflow.
• Rendering & Compositing: Light and render FX elements, providing slap-comps (typically in Nuke) to demonstrate how FX integrate with live-action or CG environments.
• Iterative Excellence: Interpret and implement creative feedback from Supervisors with agility, maintaining a proactive approach to troubleshooting and visual refinement.
• Innovation: Stay at the forefront of industry trends, exploring new techniques in Vex, Python, or OpenVDB to automate workflows and enhance visual quality.
• Mentorship: Contribute to a culture of knowledge-sharing by documenting workflows and supporting junior artists in the team.

• Proven Experience: A strong reel demonstrating high-end CG/VFX work, specifically focused on photo-realistic simulations and artistic composition.
• Software Mastery: Expert-level knowledge of SideFX Houdini is essential. Familiarity with Maya, Katana, or Solaris is a significant advantage.
• Technical Literacy: A deep understanding of the VFX production pipeline, including data flow between departments (Layout, Animation, Lighting).
• The Artist's Eye: Exceptional sense of physical motion, weight, scale, and timing.
• Problem Solving: Ability to troubleshoot complex simulations and optimize scenes for render efficiency.
• Coding (Preferred): Proficiency in Python or VEX for tool creation and workflow automation.
• Soft Skills: Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset; you should thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

We are looking for artists who are as passionate about the process as they are about the final frame. To apply, please follow these steps:

1. Prepare Your Reel: Ensure your demo reel is up to date. Include a breakdown sheet specifying your exact contribution to each shot (e.g., Responsible for fluid simulation and secondary particles).
2. Submit via Portal: Click the link below to visit our careers page and upload your Resume/CV and Reel link.

[Apply Now: https://anima.fi/job/fx-artist-2/]