Mid/Senior CFX Artist

Lightbox Animation; España; Remote; EUR 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% remote work

23 days annual holidays

Flexible working hours

Job summary

A leading animation studio is looking for a talented Mid/Senior CFX Artist for an exciting new project. The role involves simulating hair and cloth effects for 3D characters in a fully remote environment. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience, strong visual skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team. If you are passionate about animated films and have the expertise with tools like Yeti and Qualoth, apply now to join this energetic team!

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of professional experience in animation TV series or feature animation.
• Strong visual and artistic skills; knowledge of cloth behavior and motion.
• Ability to take and implement feedback effectively.

Responsibilities

• Simulate Hair & Cloth effects for 3D characters.
• Work closely with the Director to meet creative needs.
• Develop dynamic rigs for characters' hair and cloth.

Skills

3D hair simulation

Cloth simulation

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Visual and artistic skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Yeti

Qualoth/nCloth/nHair

Job description

Your mission

Knock, knock...Any Lightboxer in the room?

If you are passionate about 3D animated films and want to create magic cinematographic, you can’t let this opportunity go!

We are looking for a talented Mid/Senior CFX Artist with enthusiasm to join our great team on the exciting new project, Animated Feature TAD 4!!!

You will be responsible for simulating Hair & Cloth effects for 3D animated characters. Along with creating Cloth and Grooming setups.

First of all, you're probably interested in knowing that...we offer 100% remote work!

For a short period of time due to production shutdown.

WE NEED YOU TO BE ABLE TO DO:

• Create high quality and stunning 3D hair, beards, fur, feather, cloth simulations and deliver final character performance.
• Work closely with the Director and the team to find the best technical and creative CFX solutions, to meet production needs and artistic direction of the project.
• Understanding of how hair is styled/ cut.
• Develop dynamic rigs for characters' hair and cloth.
• Partner with (Animators, Effects, Lighting, Modelling team) to coordinate tight character, simulation and effects interaction and deal with corrections.
• Ability to work autonomously and independently in a fully remote environment, with that comes the supreme individual responsibility to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and maintain your own initiative.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Great team player, create a collaborative and welcoming environment.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines, prioritize workload and within budgets, adhere to the production schedule and deliver completed assignments on time.
• Align with the style, sensibility of the project and the Director vision.

WE WILL MAKE THE PERFECT MATCH IF YOU HAVE:

• 3-5+ years of professional experience from either animation TV series or feature animation movie.
• Extensive knowledge of Yeti for grooming and Qualoth/nCloth/nHair for simulation. Other solvers knowledge is a plus.
• Have strong visual, artistic skills and strong knowledge of the behavior of different cloths, weights and falls.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physical behaviors and realistic motion.
• Works within the established pipeline and offers constructive suggestions to improve the process.
• Ability to take feedback constructively and implement it effectively, to reach the quality desired.
• Anticipation and quick reaction for problem solving.
• Demonstrate great autonomy and proactivity in your work.
• Great attention to detail.
• Outstanding interpersonal and collaborative skills.

Do you think we fit? Well, keep reading.

WHAT WILL YOU FIND AT LIGHTBOX?

We have a GREAT TEAM, taking animation to another level!

Our pillars are:

• Strong passion: We are proactive with a positive working attitude, we continue to create successful films that conquer children and adults, so we need the motivation and energy of the best creative minds.
• Behind the scenes: Lightbox has an exciting mission: to bring incredible stories to life! We are happy and proud with giving the best possible value to the projects and continue achieving success.
• Be a Lightboxer: We need good teammates who are generally cool people and natural collaborators. Where everyone truly helps each other to grow. We love team and fun plans to disconnect and have a good time.

DURING THE TRIP WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• We are big fan of ensuring a "people first" company culture, with a good work-life balance for our employees.
• 100 % remote work.
• Nice working schedule from 8h to 16h, Monday to Friday, with some flexibility.
• 23 days working days annual holidays.

Lightbox is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building and promoting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce.

Do you want to join us and help us continue creating magic cinematographic?