FX Artist Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Wirtschaftsförderungszentrum Lünen GmbH; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is on the lookout for talented FX Artists to join their dynamic team in Vancouver. This exciting role involves designing and animating digital effects that bring stories to life, utilizing cutting-edge tools like Houdini. Candidates will work collaboratively to solve problems and ensure high-quality production standards are met. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this firm values unique perspectives and encourages applicants from all backgrounds. If you're passionate about digital artistry and eager to make an impact in the film industry, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Healthcare

Tuition reimbursement

RRSP's

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Standard increases

Qualifications

• Ability to create digital effects from simple to moderately difficult.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Houdini and related techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design and animate digital effects for computer-generated FX animation.
• Meet productivity targets and collaborate with production teams.

Skills

Houdini

VEX

Shading

Lighting

Rendering

Linux

Katana

Nuke

Python

Job description

Sony Pictures Imageworks is located on the unceded traditional territory of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations. We are committed to respecting traditional lands, and working with communities towards reconciliation.

Project based, Full Time

Language in work environment - English

Benefits per company policy: include healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSP's, Sick and Vacation leave, standard increases as applicable

Sony Imageworks Vancouver is seeking FX Artists!

Responsibilities

Designs, creates and animates digital effects elements and methodology for computer generated FX animation. Typically creates elements, effects, pipelines, tools and techniques that reflect physical dynamics of natural phenomena (e.g., fire, smoke, water, bubbles, lava, dust, etc.) to create a believable world for the story. Accountable for meeting productivity and quota targets to ensure show/client deadlines are met. Artists must be able to develop solutions and techniques that meet art/technical direction. Participate in dailies, rounds, team reviews of work in progress. Interact with production, supervisors and team/peers in order to problem solve and share information related to show/assigned tasks. Must be able to decipher as well as follow through on shot turnovers, dailies, briefings/notes and feedback. Successful candidates should be able to work efficiently as part of a team or independently to determine the various design solutions.

Qualifications

Ability to create multiple types of digital effects from simple to moderately difficult. Comprehensive knowledge of Houdini and techniques used to create stunning effects. General knowledge of vex, shading, lighting and rendering. Attention to detail and a strong eye for behavior and movement relating to physical simulation in computer graphics. Working knowledge of Linux based operating system. Have worked on feature films or equivalent experience and are comfortable working within an FX pipeline. Familiarity with Katana, Nuke and python is a plus.

Please note that you must be able to provide a demo reel that illustrates your relevant artistic and technical experience that also includes the nuances for this specific role.

We value unique perspectives and want diverse, unique talent to work with us. We encourage candidates from all identities to apply.

*Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

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