BC, Senior Houdini FX Look Dev Artist
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Job Summary
Senior Houdini FX / Look Dev Artist
This position is based in Vancouver. All applicants must reside in British Columbia
About Zoic
Zoic Studios is a Visual Effects company that specializes in high end visual effects for television film and advertising. Our mantra is VisualEvolution- we focusoneverypart of theprocess from the final picture to the pipeline used to create them.
Are youlooking for your nextcreative and technical challengeCome 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.
Summary of Position
Zoic Vancouver is currently seeking a SeniorHoudini FX Artist with a flair for FX Dev work. This will be an immediate start and only BC Residents need apply.
You will be working with a small team of artists to create stunning photoreal sequences for a new episodic project.
Responsibilities
- Create photoreal dynamic effects utilizing Houdini
- Help design create and implement high quality photo-real effects including Water Fire Smoke Explosions Clouds Debris Magical etc.
- Understand and work within the studio/show structure / pipeline.
- Work with TDs and Pipeline to improve FX processes.
- Integrate created elements into scenes with lighting and shading.
- Document developed technologies.
- Report regularly to the FX Supervisor & Lead for creative approvals technical or administrative concerns.
- Follow the creative direction set forth by the production and communicated by the FX/VFX Leads and Supervisor.
- Stays current with latest technologies methods and workflows.
Qualifications
- 4 years experience working as a dynamics artist in Film Commercials or Episodic Television
- A portfolio that demonstrates a variety of photo-real dynamic effects. Examples of fluids/water etc. a bonus
- Advanced knowledge of Houdini
- Experience with FX Look Dev work
- Comfortable with R&D for complicated effects
- A portfolio that demonstrates a variety of photo-real dynamic effects
Additional information
- British Columbia Senior Employees Pay Range: $50- $65 (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)
- Candidates MUST belocated in British ColumbiaCanada. At the moment this is a remote (work from home) position with the option of working within our studio.
- Zoic does not cover relocation costs.
- All remote positions require the candidate to have a reliable internet connection via ethernet and work on Pacific Standard Time.
- 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.
- Due to the sheer volume of applications we receive we regret that only those selected to interviewwill be contacted.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Python
- 3ds Max
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Computer Graphics
- Perforce
- Zbrush
- Unreal Engine
- Maya
- Adobe Photoshop
- Scripting
- Unity
- Color Theory
About Company
"Visual Evolution" is our mission-to evolve the story, art, and technology of the moving image, and through this evolution, broaden the audience for moving images. Partnership, integrity, and enthusiasm are the key founding principles at Zoic. Our projects are born in think tanks, ... View more
