Cfx Artist

3 weeks ago

Vancouver, Canada Image Engine Design Full time

**POSITION PURPOSE**

CFX TDs will work with CFX Leads to implement CFX solutions for Image Engine shows. They will communicate with other Leads and artists that are assigned to the show to make sure work completed is consistent.

**DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Delivering assigned Simulation (Cloth, Muscle and Skin, Hair and Fur ) and Technical Animation work (Pre and post)
- Learn and work within the existing pipeline and asset specifications
- Address supervisor and client comments by integrating solutions into assets or providing one-off shot fixes as appropriate to deliver required results with maximum efficiency
- Attend dailies, reviews, and team meetings as required
- Work with the rigging, modeling, animation and other departments, as required, to maintain continuity between projects and ensure information is communicated up and down the pipeline
- Provide input regarding existing tools and interfaces for creature FX pipeline and workflow. Being able to script and create tools is a plus.
- Accountable for meeting productivity and quota targets on time and at a high level of quality

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**
- 3 years+ of feature film/TV production experience
- Demonstrated work experience with Maya
- Proficient in Maya
- Strong understanding of real-world physics and anatomy and a desire to learn more depending on the requirements of the project

**SKILLS AND ABILITIES**

**Technical skills**
- Experience with Linux based OS
- Deep understanding of the Maya dynamics tool sets and ability to quickly pick up proprietary tools and pipeline
- Experience with Houdini is also appreciated
- Working knowledge of at least one scripting language (python preferred)
- Excellent eye for detail for quality control
- Rigging knowledge is a plus

**Core skills**
- Ability to troubleshoot and deal with competing priorities
- The ability to work alongside, communicate with, and understand the requirements of Animators, CG and VFX Supervisors, Assets Department, FX, Lighting, Comp, R&D and Pipeline developers
- Excellent problem solver who can focus on detail, while maintaining the whole picture
- Excellent time management and communication skills

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