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BC - Visual Effects Specialist

2 months ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Zoic Studios Full time
About the Role

Zoic Studios is seeking a highly skilled Visual Effects Artist to join our team in Vancouver. As a key member of our effects team, you will be responsible for creating and enhancing the look of computer-generated effects and elements to support the visual style and narrative of our films.

Key Responsibilities
  • Create and enhance the look of computer-generated effects and elements from initial concept through shot production.
  • Publish effects elements using Houdini, Katana, and Renderman to our Lighting department to help support initial look development.
  • Establish look development of computer-generated effects translated from 2D artwork.
  • Create and implement generic effects element creation for production-independent effects library.
  • Collaborate with technical directors to develop new tools to generate effects elements as well as enhance capabilities and workflow.
  • Perform technical work in support of shot production using various production tools and help troubleshoot and develop creative solutions to complex tasks.
  • Partner with other CG teams to support each effect's integration requirements.
Requirements
  • 3-5 years of high-end production experience in television or feature films as a CG Effects Artist and/or TD.
  • Experience in producing effects such as smoke, fire, clouds, water, steam, destruction, etc. using both procedural and physical simulation techniques.
  • Proficiency with particle simulations in controlling the motion and look of particles.
  • Knowledge of applicable software and platforms; Houdini 18.0 (or higher) experience, required.
  • Working knowledge of Mantra rendering, Nuke compositing, and Maya, required.
  • Working knowledge of Renderman and Katana for lighting effects, required.
  • Knowledge of Houdini's VEX and shading languages, preferred.
  • Experience with advanced lighting techniques such as Global Illumination, HDRI, subsurface scattering, and real-world lighting set-ups, preferred.
  • Experience in Houdini Crowd setup and simulation, a plus.
  • Experience with 3D paint packages, a plus.
  • Modeling, Texturing, and/or Lighting experience, a plus.
  • Strong communication skills to perform in a collaborative work environment.
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.
  • 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.