FX Artist

Global Trade Plaza; Vancouver; Remote; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative studio as an FX Houdini Artist, where your creativity and technical skills will shine. This remote opportunity allows you to work on exciting projects involving complex particle and dynamics-based effects. You'll collaborate with talented teams to produce stunning visual effects that captivate audiences. If you have a strong grasp of Houdini and a passion for problem-solving in a dynamic environment, this role is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to contribute to a diverse and inclusive team that values creativity and ingenuity.

Qualifications

• Experienced FX Houdini Artists with a strong understanding of physics.
• Ability to create compelling visual effects and troubleshoot effectively.

Responsibilities

• Create realistic visual effects using Houdini for various projects.
• Collaborate with CG and Compositing Departments on FX work.

Skills

Houdini

Problem-solving

Mathematics

Physics understanding

Multitasking

Job description

Unless specified below as an in-office/in-person position, this is a remote opportunity. All remote positions require applicants to have a reliable internet connection. The health and wellbeing of our employees are of the utmost importance. It is our policy to maintain vaccinated offices for those working out of our physical work locations.

Ingenuity Studios is seeking experienced FX Houdini Artists to work alongside members of the CG Department and collaboratively with our Compositing Department on a variety of traditional and complex particle and dynamics-based FX work, including but not limited to rigid bodies, smoke, fire, liquids, and lightning. We are looking for those who will balance both technical and creative needs to create compelling, realistic visual effects.

Responsibilities

• Excellent knowledge of Houdini
• Strong problem-solving and math skills
• A strong understanding of physics and natural phenomena
• Multitask and work productively in a high-pressure environment
• Take direction well and implement feedback with a positive attitude
• Troubleshoot and solve problems proactively and resourcefully
• Create well-organized tools, scripts, and setups to facilitate efficient or automated workflows that can be used by other members of the crew

BC Pay Range: $32 - $42 CAD

Ingenuity Studios is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Ingenuity Studios is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. At Ingenuity Studios, we embrace diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

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