CFX Artist - Expression of Interest

Outpost VFX Limited; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a talented CFX Artist to contribute to high-end episodic and film productions. In this exciting role, you will create dynamic simulations and effects for characters and creatures, working in both photorealistic and stylized environments. You'll have the opportunity to explore creative briefs while collaborating with various departments, enhancing both your artistic and technical skills. Join a growing team that values personal connections and celebrates collective successes, and make a meaningful impact on the VFX community while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Training through online platforms

Internal learning and development resources

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Houdini for creating effects.
• Experience in dynamic simulations for various materials.

Responsibilities

• Create effects and dynamic simulations for characters.
• Balance artistic and technical skills while collaborating with teams.

Skills

Houdini

Dynamic simulation of cloth

Dynamic simulation of hair/fur

Dynamic simulation of feathers

Dynamic simulation of skin

Dynamic simulation of muscle

Job description

Please note, this is not an open job vacancy. This advert is an expression of interest for future opportunities only.

What’s different about Outpost?

We believe in making people matter at Outpost. We want to build a creative environment where everyone feels valued, treated with respect and able to make a positive difference every day. We’re ambitious and growing quickly but our focus remains on nurturing personal connections, supporting one another as well as making time to celebrate our collective successes. We’re always on the lookout for how we can do things better to enhance the experience of our team, our clients and the world around us.

What's in it for you?

At Outpost you have the chance to make a valuable contribution, not only to the amazing high-end episodic and film productions you’ll be working on, but also in developing the positive culture that we want to spread throughout the VFX community.

You will have access to training through online training platforms as well as our own internal learning and development resources. As a growing team, there are always opportunities to progress your career or move into a different area to further your development. We’ll work with you to help you achieve your goals, whatever they may be.

You’ll also get to work alongside the incredibly talented, friendly, and genuine individuals that make up Outpost!

Job Description

As a CFX Artist, you'll be creating a range of effects and dynamic simulations for characters and creatures across photorealistic and stylised environments.

You will explore different approaches to creative briefs, balancing both your artistic and technical skills, while liaising with other departments involved in the creature workflow.

Key Skills

• A thorough knowledge of Houdini
• Experience with dynamic simulation of cloth, hair/fur, feathers, skin, and muscle
• Able to create effects that look believable and are consistent with the overall look and feel of the individual project.

Additional Information

What happens next?

If you think Outpost sounds like a good fit for you, or you simply want to chat with someone about the role and our culture, get in touch today! If you would like to apply you can do so here, or if you want to know more, please email [e-mail]

Equal opportunities

At Outpost we believe that our strength lies in our differences. These help us to take different perspectives, challenge norms and create a special environment based on mutual respect. Outpost is an equal opportunities employer. Employment with us is based on a person’s extraordinary talent and potential. No candidate will receive any less favourable treatment based on their age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual preference, or any other factor that has no bearing on an individual’s ability to perform their job.