FX Artist

The role

FX Artists design, create, and animate digital effects elements and methodology for computer generated FX animation. This includes creating elements and tools that reflect physical dynamics of natural phenomena to create a believable world.

What you will do

• Designs, creates and animates digital effects elements and methodology for computer generated FX animation
• Creates elements, effects, pipelines, tools and techniques that reflect physical dynamics of natural phenomena
• Meet productivity and quota targets to ensure show/ client deadlines are met
• Develop solutions and techniques that meet art/ technical direction
• Participate in dailies, rounds, team reviews of work in progress
• Interact with production, supervisors and team/peers to problem solve and share information
• Decipher and follow through on shot turnovers, dailies, briefings/ notes and feedback
• Work efficiently as part of a team or independently

Required qualifications

• Ability to create multiple types of digital effects from simple to moderately difficult
• Comprehensive knowledge of Houdini and techniques used to create stunning effects
• General knowledge of vex, shading, lighting and rendering
• Attention to detail and a strong eye of behavior and movement relating to physical simulation in computer graphics
• Working knowledge of Linux based operating system
• Have worked on feature films or equivalent experience
• Comfortable working within an FX pipeline
• English language in work environment

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Katana, Nuke and python

Benefits

• healthcare
• tuition reimbursement
• RRSP's
• Sick and Vacation leave
• standard increases as applicable

Before you apply

• must be able to provide a demo reel that illustrates your relevant artistic and technical experience

About the company

Sony Pictures Imageworks Canada Inc. is located on the unceded traditional territory of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations.