Houdini FX Artist

Lamppost; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 35.000 - 55.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

A creative visual effects studio in Barcelona is looking for a Mid and Senior FX artist to design and create FX animations, mentor junior artists, and manage transitions to other departments. Candidates should have a solid background in VFX, preferably with three to five years of experience and proficiency in software like Maya or Houdini. Join us in a collaborative environment with exciting projects!

Formación

• At least three years of VFX experience or five years of relevant professional experience.
• College diploma or higher in a relevant field is required.

Responsabilidades

• Designs and creates FX animation and dynamic simulation.
• Mentor junior FX artists and manage shot data.
• Present shot work in dailies.

Conocimientos

Teamwork

Communication

Aesthetic sense

Ability to work under pressure

Interdisciplinary thinking

Educación

College level diploma in computer graphics or related field

Herramientas

Maya

3DS Max

Houdini

Descripción del empleo

Overview

We are looking for a Mid and Senior FX artist to join our team. Temporary / Monthly. Job open only to candidates with a valid European work visa. Location in our Barcelona studio. Mid term.

Primary Responsibilities

• Designs and creates FX animation, procedural simulation, dynamic simulation, particle and fluid systems
• Light complex/multiple elements; communicates status of shots to supervisors and Production
• Provides accurate time estimates for shot-work
• Responsible for handing off elements to other departments i.e. comp and rendering teams
• Presents shot work in dailies; attend dailies and other department meetings
• Mentor junior Effects artists
• Data management of shots including clean up
• Special projects as needed

Education / Experience

At least three years of relevant professional VFX experience and at least a college level diploma or higher in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography, or related field; OR at least five years of relevant professional VFX experience.

Required Skills / Technical Competencies

• Demonstrates an excellent aesthetic eye
• Exhibits strong teamwork and interdisciplinary thinking
• Production pipeline experience
• Strong communication and follow-through
• Ability to work under pressure and deadlines
• Experience with either Maya, 3DS Max, Houdini, or similar software
• Basic understanding of the physics of simulation

Preferred Skills / Technical Competencies

• Scripting ability in Python
• Advanced simulation experience with either Houdini, Maya, Chaos Phoenix FD Maya, and the ability to write expressions.