3D Fx Artist

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**Summary**:
We are looking for exceptional and creative **3D** **FX Artists **to be part of our talented crew to outstanding heights on** Seth Rogen's Animated Project for Amazon Studios**

Our 3D FX Artist crew is responsible for creating and conceptualizing sequences that meet the technical quality under the production schedule.

We are looking for people with a strong technical background in Houdini, Maya, Nuke Compositing, and a keen artistic eye. Someone who has a solid understanding of the animation production pipeline and the ability to produce the highest possible quality effects.

**Job Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Create a full spectrum of effects to contribute to the natural and supernatural environment of the show such as particles, rigid body fluid simulations, large and small-scale destruction, smoke, dust, lightning, fire, storms, explosions, etc.
- Work closely with the FX team to solve technical issues and provide intel.
- Report and collaborate with the team lead, supervisor, and production team.
- Participate in the dailies and team meetings to improve the FX quality of the show and follow its guidelines.
- Ongoing practice and improvement of FX skills to deliver a world-class product.
- Collaborate with the production and the different departments in the pipeline to maintain workflow and meet deadlines.

**Your Experience, Talents and Abilities**:

- 1 -3 years of industry experience with effects simulations in features, television or games.
- Proficiency in Houdini, Maya and Nuke Compositing.
- Deep understanding of the animation production pipeline to produce high-quality effects.
- Ability to create multiple types of digital effects from simple to moderately difficult.
- Able to troubleshoot, solve problems and find workarounds as appropriate
- Strong composition and artistic timing. Understanding of cinematic filmmaking principles.
- Experience with Shotgun/Shotgrid Software is a plus
- ** Eligible to work in B.C or Ontario** This is a remote (work from home) position, but if you prefer to work from the studio this is also possible

**Live in Squamish? Kelowna? Vancouver Island? Somewhere in BC with a great internet connection? We can work with that Stellar Creative Lab encourages artists to work where they live and love where they work. Join us - we have some amazing opportunities.**

In response to the COVID - 19 pandemic, Stellar Creative Lab is able to offer the following benefits:

- the option to work at the studio as well as remotely across British Columbia
- ongoing health and safety training
- support for your ergonomic workspace at home

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