Fx Td

23 hours ago

Vancouver, Canada Image Engine Design Full time

**ABOUT IMAGE ENGINE**

Image Engine is a world-class VFX studio based in Vancouver, BC, that has built a reputation for excellence in the visual effects industry since 1995. We specialize in crafting stunning visual effects for feature films and television with an award-winning portfolio that includes The Book of Boba Fett, The Mandalorian, Game Of Thrones, Lost in Space, Jurassic World, and District 9.

We offer a full range of visual effects services, from concept designs and pre-visualization to CG animation, compositing, and explosive volumetric digital effects. Our crew is passionate about storytelling and pushing the artistic and technical boundaries to deliver the highest quality work on every project. R&D is central to our philosophy of driving creativity through innovation and we're committed to continually evolving our robust production pipelines.

At Image Engine, we value diversity and teamwork, and we're proud to foster a workplace culture that is supportive, respectful, and empowering. We believe that our success is a reflection of our exceptionally talented team, and we're always looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join us on our mission to create unforgettable visual experiences. Join our team and be part of something extraordinary.

**POSITION PURPOSE**

**DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Create multiple types of realistic and believable effects (ie. rigid body and particle dynamics, procedural geometry generation, fluid dynamics and cloth simulations) with a solid understanding of the pipelines methodologies.
- Working with your Lead to address critiques and comments while providing solutions to aesthetic issues. You’re expected to improve the shot by maintaining a quality level as described by your Supervisor/ Lead.
- Manage time and resources to meet weekly targets
- Provide dailied versions for assigned tasks in an agreed upon time by your Supervisor/ Lead
- Attend dailies, reviews, and team meetings as required
- Work with FX team, as required, to maintain shot continuity; as well as, support other departments (Lighting, Compositing, etc) to ensure information is communicated up and down the pipeline
- Provide input regarding existing tools and interfaces for FX pipeline and provide solutions for technical problems that may arise in a shot, sequence or with a film format
- Estimate the time required for tasks and provide accurate progress reports

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**
- 3 years+ of feature film/TV FX experience
- Higher education in related fields is a plus

**SKILLS AND ABILITIES**

**Technical skills**
- Solid knowledge and demonstrated work experience in Houdini
- Understanding of Vex scripting
- Python scripting is a bonus
- Experience with Arnold
- Experience with other solvers and simulation tools (e.g. Naiad, realflow, Bullet, Blastcode, etc) is a bonus
- ability to pick up large FX setups and run shots
- Excellent eye for detail for quality control

**Core skills**
- Ability to manage notes and shot tasks
- Ability to troubleshoot and deal with competing priorities
- The ability to work alongside, communicate with, and understand the requirements of Animators, CG and VFX Supervisors, Assets Department, Creature FX, Lighting, Comp, R&D and Pipeline developers
- The drive to learn new methodology and workflows
- Excellent problem solver who can focus on detail, while maintaining the whole picture
- Excellent time management and communication skills

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