Senior Character Effects Artist

Summary

Join Zoic Studios, a Visual Effects company specializing in high-end visual effects, as a Senior Character Effects (CFX) Artist! This role involves constructing and executing simulations to animate the hair, cloth, skin, and muscles of 3D character assets. You will lead in optimizing setups for creative and production purposes. The position offers the option to work remotely from British Columbia or in our Vancouver studio. We are seeking a highly skilled artist with a strong understanding of animation principles and experience with Maya and Houdini. Zoic values work/life balance and offers a collaborative environment.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• Produce cloth and hair simulations, prop animations, and refine shot animations throughout production
• Interpret creative direction to enhance the artistic direction of the film
• Develop streamlined workflows and tools for CFX setups
• Strategically reassess task methodologies to enhance workflow efficiency
• 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
• Maintain schedules and deadlines and ensure all shot and asset targets are met
• Guide and mentor less experienced artists
• Work with technical directors to improve workflows

Benefits

• British Columbia Employees Pay Range: $50 - $65
• Work from home OR work from our Vancouver studio in the beautiful Gastown area, close to the Waterfront Station in Downtown