FX Artist

4 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada Company3Method Studios Full time $29 - $55
This advert is an opportunity to submit your resume for future consideration only; not for an active opening. We anticipate this role may be open in the near future. If you wish to be considered for this potential opportunity, please submit your resume. When a position becomes available you may be contacted by our Talent Acquisition team.

Company: Powerhouse VFX
Position: FX Artist
Location: Toronto, ON (Remote)
  • Pay Range: $28.85 - $55.00 CAD hourly

POSITION SUMMARY:

The FX Artist will work in Houdini to create high quality sims per client brief and internal direction. They will use both technical and creative skillsets to develop and create FX such as fire, explosions, smoke, liquids, particles, cloth, hair, crowds, etc.

MAIN DUTIES:
The FX Artist will set up & adjust their own realistic FX sims (fire, explosions, smoke, liquids, particles, cloth, hair, crowds, etc.). They will light, shade and provide slapcomps of FX work for both internal and client reviews. They will attend dailies sessions with the project team and work proactively to contribute to creative problem solving. They will apply creative and technical feedback as it is provided from the project leads. They will communicate clearly and frequently with the project team.

WHAT YOU BRING:
The ideal candidate will be proficient in Houdini, Nuke and other necessary software. They will bring an ability to create custom setups or pickup previously built setups. They will bring previous experience lighting and shading your own shots. They will also bring the following:
  • Working knowledge of programming software such as Python and Houdini. Maya considered a plus.
  • Demonstrated ability working with strict deadlines and under pressure.
  • Ability to take direction and find creative solutions during the iterative process.
  • Strong attention to detail.


About the Company:
Company 3 / Method Studios provides a full range of Creative Services for content creators, including conceptual design, pre-vis, look development, ideation and rapid prototyping, 3D animation/CGI, motion graphics/designers, matte painting, compositing, dailies and production services, color grading, post-production finishing, marketing/trailers, live-action production, experiences, and more.

Diversity and Inclusion at Company 3:
Creativity has diversity at its core. We celebrate the value of each unique experience by being dedicated to fostering the most diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where every employee feels empowered and safe to show up to work as their full self.
It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Please inform the company's HR representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

  • The listed pay range represents the lowest to highest range that we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, local currency exchange rates, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, applicable law, and business or organizational needs.
The benefits for eligible part-time employees working 25 or more hours per week and full-time employees in the US include a comprehensive package of health, retirement, and insurance benefits and paid time off. The benefits for eligible project hires and part-time employees working less than 25 hours per week in the US include retirement, select insurance benefits, and where required by law, health benefits. For roles filled in Canada and other territories, local benefits plan offerings will apply.
Both external and internal candidates can apply for this role through this careers’ website.
The above compensation and benefits information is provided in accordance with various state and local pay transparency laws.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with applicable law.

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