Houdini Fx Artist

1 week ago


Montreal, Quebec, Canada Scanline VFX Full time

Scanline VFX, a Netflix Company, is an award-winning, global leader in the visual effects industry with studios in 7 core locations.

From humble beginnings over 30 years ago, we've grown to a team of over 1,400 made up of diverse nationalities from around the world.

Underpinned by a commitment to innovation, Eyeline Studios, Scanline's virtual production division, is rethinking the future of real-time filmmaking by providing content creators with unmatched flexibility.

Come and join an innovative and collaborative team and be challenged to do the best work of your career


Scanline VFX, une compagnie de Netflix, est un leader mondial dans l'industrie des effets visuels réparti à travers 7 studios mondialement.

Établie il y a plus de 30 ans, nous comptons aujourd'hui plus 1,400 employées dans notre équipe composée de diverses nationalités.

Animé par l'innovation, Eyeline Studios, notre division de production virtuelle, réimagine la production du cinéma en temps réel en offrant aux créateurs une flexibilité inégalée.

Joignez-vous à notre équipe dynamique de classe mondiale


Reporting to the FX Supervisor, the FX artist receives creative direction to create high-caliber dynamic and riveting visual 3D FX.

This role requires troubleshooting skills to be able to solve technical and artistic issues while meeting client requirements and production deadlines.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Creates a wide variety of realistic effects, including but not limited to destruction, smoke, fire, and water
  • Works under the guidance of multiple supervisors to achieve the desired level of aesthetic quality and technical accuracy, often exploring different approaches and looks
  • Works with the FX leads to produce various elements using presets and templates and to expand and improve upon these templates
  • Revises simulations based on client and supervisor feedback in a timely manner
  • Coordinates with the lighting department to ensure seamless integration of FX elements
  • Works within the established pipeline and offer constructive suggestions to improve the process
  • Helps develop and explore new ways to enhance results
  • Helps team debug issues and learn new methods

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Previous experience in liveaction visual effects for feature films or highlevel television
  • Creative ability and artistic talent, demonstrated by previous work
  • Knowledge of Houdini (required) and/or 3ds Max (a plus)
  • Strong experience in creating a wide variety of simulations (destruction, atmospheric, fluid, supernatural, etc.)
  • Understanding of physics, realistic motion, and assorted natural phenomena on different scales
  • Exceptional technical skills, the ability to learn new software quickly, and a keenness to stay on the leading edge
  • Strong willingness to grow, learn new methods, and share knowledge with others
  • Ability to work and solve technical issues independently
  • Ability to take direction positively, work well within a team, and thrives under the pressure of tight deadlines
  • Excellent communication skills and an open mind
  • Team player able to work in a collaborative and fastpaced environment
  • Compositing and scripting experience is a plus
  • Flowline experience is highly desirable

SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS:

  • Houdini (required)
  • Nuke
  • Flowline (a plus)

BENEFITS
We offer extended medical, disability and dental insurance.

AVANTAGES
Nous offrons des assurances santé.

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