FX Artist

Job Description

We are looking for an FX artist to join our FX team. As an FX artist, you will be a collaborative team player, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is able to create high-caliber dynamic and riveting visual 3D FX. This role requires troubleshooting skills to be able to solve technical and artistic issues while meeting client requirements and production deadlines.

Key Responsibilities
• Create a variety of realistic effects, including but not limited to destruction, smoke, fire, and water
• Work under the guidance of multiple supervisors to achieve the desired level of aesthetic quality and technical accuracy
• Work with the FX leads to produce various elements using presets and templates, and expand and improve upon these templates
• Revise simulations based on client and supervisor feedback in a timely manner
• Coordinate with the lighting department to ensure seamless integration of FX elements
• Work within the established pipeline and offer constructive suggestions to improve the process
• Help develop and explore new ways to enhance results
• Help the team debug issues and learn new methods
Qualifications
• Previous experience in live-action visual effects for feature films or high-level television
• Strong knowledge and experience with Houdini
• Flowline experience is a plus but not required
• Strong experience in creating a wide variety of simulations (destruction, atmospheric, fluid, supernatural, etc.) with an emphasis on fluids and water
• Understanding of physics, realistic motion, and assorted natural phenomena on different scales
• Exceptional technical skills, the ability to learn new software quickly, and a keenness to stay on the leading edge
• Strong willingness to grow, learn new methods, and share knowledge with others
• Creative ability and artistic talent, demonstrated by previous work
• Ability to work and solve technical issues independently
• Ability to take direction positively
• Excellent communication skills
• Compositing and scripting experience
About Us

We will only consider applicants based in the United Kingdom, or those willing to relocate.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-8677xx-216-73-216-23-42 in your application.