Character Effects Artist
4 weeks ago
About the Role
The Character FX Artist at Zoic Studios will be responsible for constructing and executing simulations to animate the hair, cloth, skin, and muscles of 3D character assets. This includes humans, animals, and creatures.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce high-quality 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.
Requirements
- 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.
- Candidates MUST be located in the Lower Mainland, British Columbia.
- Zoic does not cover relocation costs.
- This role requires the candidate to work onsite, within our Vancouver Studio in Gastown.
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