BC - Character Effects (CFX) Artist - Stop Motion VFX Project

BC - Character Effects (CFX) Artist - Stop Motion VFX Project Join to apply for the BC - Character Effects (CFX) Artist - Stop Motion VFX Project role at Zoic Studios. All applicants must be residents of British Columbia, Canada, and legally entitled to work in Canada (Citizen, PR, Open Work Permit). Current open positions are immediate short contracts to mid Jan but potentially longer. Work options: work from home or at our Vancouver studio in the beautiful Gastown area, close to the Waterfront Station in Downtown. Remote is not available outside BC and there is no hybrid. About Zoic Zoic Studios is a Visual Effects company that specializes in high end visual effects for television, film, and advertising. Our mantra is Visual Evolution - we focus on every part of the process, from the final picture to the pipeline used to create them. Why Join Zoic We are an Artist owned and operated VFX studio We love what we do and always stay curious about new technology and techniques We respect work/life balance in a hectic industry We work with a team from all walks of life and backgrounds We are excited to share an incredible stop-motion animated feature project that promises creativity, collaboration, and a fantastic chance to showcase your skills Summary Of Position The Character FX Artist constructs and executes simulations to animate the hair, cloth, skin, and muscles of 3D character assets, including humans, animals, creatures, etc. Job Function Produce cloth and hair simulations, prop animations, and refine shot animations throughout production. Interpret creative direction to enhance the artistic direction of the film. Creatively resolve challenges to align with shot-specific artistic vision, and identify any issues related to object penetration and intersection. Master all relevant departmental software tools, proposing enhancements and optimizations as needed. QC the work before publishing downstream. Maintain schedules and deadlines and ensure all shot and asset targets are met. Work with technical directors to improve workflows. Qualifications 3-5 years of feature film or relevant industry experience (CG and/or Visual Effects). Strong knowledge of Maya and Houdini. Thorough knowledge of cloth and hair simulation. Excellent eye for motion and solid understanding of animation principles. Experience in setting up sim templates in collaboration with rigging, modeling and groom departments. Strong communication and technical skills. Additional Information British Columbia Employees Pay Range: $35 - $50 (the actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position) Candidates MUST be located in the Lower Mainland, British Columbia. This Role requires the candidate to work onsite, within our Vancouver Studio in Gastown. (Some remote work may be considered) Zoic does not cover relocation costs. Any and all remote positions require the candidate to have a reliable internet connection via ethernet and work on Pacific Standard Time. This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned. Due to the sheer volume of applications we receive, we regret that only those selected to interview will be contacted. This position is based in Vancouver. All applicants must reside in British Columbia. Permanent Residents and Canadians only, please. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Zoic Studios by 2x. Get notified about new Visual Effects Artist jobs in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. #J-18808-Ljbffr