Bc - Character Effects (Cfx) Artist

1 day ago

Vancouver, Canada Zoic Studios Full time

**Character Effects (CFX) Artist**

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All applicants must be residents of British Columbia, Canada._**
**_Must be legally entitled to work in Canada ie. Citizen, PR, Open Work Permit._**

At this time, we’re pleased to offer this role as an option to work from home OR work from our Vancouver studio in the beautiful Gastown area, close to the Waterfront Station in Downtown. (Remote is not available outside of BC; there is no hybrid)

**About Zoic**
Zoic Studios is a Visual Effects company that specializes in high end visual effects for television, film, and advertising. Our mantra is Visual Evolution - we focus on every part of the process, from the final picture to the pipeline used to create them.

Are you looking for your next creative and technical challenge? Come join our team

**Why Join Zoic?**
- We are an Artist owned and operated VFX studio.
- We love what we do and always stay curious about new technology and techniques.
- We respect work/life balance in a hectic industry.
- We work with a team from all walks of life and backgrounds.

We are excited to share an incredible stop-motion animated feature project that promises creativity, collaboration, and a fantastic chance to showcase your skills

**Summary of Position**
The Character FX Artist constructs and executes simulations to animate the hair, cloth, skin, and muscles of 3D character assets, including humans, animals, creatures, etc.

**Job Function**
- Produce 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.

**Qualifications**
- 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 _(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)_
- Zoic does not cover relocation costs.
- 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.

**This position is based in Vancouver. All applicants must reside in British Columbia.**
- Permanent Residents and Canadians only, please.,_

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