Senior FX Artist

2 days ago

Vancouver, Canada Mainframe Studios Full time

At Mainframe Studios, we’re creators first. We eat creative and technical challenges for breakfast and come back for more. We’ve been doing this for + years, and we’re still going strong. From our artists to our technical and production folks, everyone is passionate about collaborating on some kickass projects. With partners like Mattel, Netflix, DreamWorks, Sony, Silvergate, and Nickelodeon, it's no wonder we’ve established ourselves as a creative force to be reckoned with. In crewing our shows, Mainframe Studios values the strength in the diversity of backgrounds, lived experiences, and identities. We welcome and encourage applicants who bring new perspectives and experiences to our teams. We strongly encourage people from BIPOC, LGBTQS+, and Indigenous communities and those with diverse abilities to apply. WE WANT YOU (and your mad skills)  We are looking for a talented FX Artist to join our team Under the leadership of the FX Supervisor and/or Leads, on a CG animated project, the Senior FX Artist designs and generates all non-character related animation and/or applies FX animation per the shot’s requirements.  In this role you will: Develops and implements FX tools and rigs to be used by the FX department. Provides support and documentation for tools created. Provides feedback, support and mentoring as necessary Interprets and implements notes and feedback from the Visual Effects Supervisor, Department Supervisor and/or Leads in a timely and qualitatively acceptable way. Collaborates with Lighting and Compositing artists to test efficacy of the special effects, modifying the design/application as necessary. Need to have: High level understanding of D animation, texturing, modeling, lighting and compositing. High-level proficiency in using Maya and Nuke for particle simulations, expressions, soft body, rigid body & cloth dynamics. Maintains up-to-date knowledge in the areas of rendering, lighting, shading and compositing. Software you will use: Houdini Nuke Nice to have: Degree or diploma in fine arts or animation or equivalent experience  + years of experience working in a professional environment within their discipline. Experience with python, VEX, hscripting, melscripting is an asset. Up-to-date knowledge in the areas of rendering, lighting, shading and compositing. -- Mainframe Studios is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which means we will not discriminate against any individual based on race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable law. This policy applies to every aspect of employment at Mainframe Studios, including recruitment, hiring, training, advancement, and termination. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and partners. Should you require accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please let us know your requirements when contacted.

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