FX Artist

MFI Technologies Incorporated; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 135,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

MFI Technologies Incorporated in Vancouver is seeking an FX artist to join our dynamic FX team. You will create high-quality, cinematic 3D visual effects, collaborating with artists to deliver compelling simulations and realistic motion that meet project deadlines.

The role requires strong Houdini skills, experience with fluids and destruction simulations, and the ability to troubleshoot technical and artistic issues.

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Independent work

Artistic talent

Tools

Houdini

Flowline

Compositing

Scripting

Job description

We are looking for an FX artist to join our FX team. As an FX artist, you will be a collaborative team player, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is able to create high-caliber dynamic and riveting visual 3D FX. This role requires troubleshooting skills to be able to solve technical and artistic issues while meeting client requirements and production deadlines.

FX Artist

Role Type: Full-time

Requirements

• 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

Full-time

Compensation: CAD $135,000 - CAD $167,000 /year CAD