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Effects (Senior) Fx
Scanline VFX
Vancouver, BC
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TITLE
Effects (FX)
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the FX Supervisor, the FX artist receives creative direction to create high-caliber dynamic and riveting visual 3D FX. This role requires trouble shooting skills to be able to solve technical and artistic issues while meeting client requirements and production deadlines.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and produce a wide variety of realistic visual effects, including but not limited to destruction, smoke, fire, water and the supernatural
Work under the guidance multiple supervisors to achieve the desired level of aesthetic quality and technical accuracy, often exploring different approaches and looks
Work with the FX Leads to produce various elements using presets and templates, and to expand and improve upon these templates
Revise simulations based on client and supervisor feedback in a timely manner
Coordinate with the Lighting Dept. to ensure smooth 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 teammates debug issues and learn new methods
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
4+ years live action VFX experience
Creative ability and artistic talent, demonstrated by previous work
Strong experience in creating a wide variety of simulations (destruction, atmospheric, fluid, supernatural, etc.)
Understanding of physics, realistic motion, and assorted natural phenomena at different scales
Exceptional technical skills, the ability to learn new software quickly, and a hunger to stay on the leading edge
Strong willingness to grow, learn new methods and share knowledge with others
Ability to independently and proactively solve technical issues
Ability to take direction positively, work well within a team and thrive in the face of deadlines
Excellent communication skills and an open mind
Team player able to work in a cooperative, fast-paced environment
Compositing and scripting experience a plus
Flowline experience a big plus
TOOLS AND SOFTWARE REQUIRED
3DS Max
Thinking Particles
Flowline
FumeFX
Krakatoa
Maxscript
Maya
nCloth
Realflow
HOW TO MAKE YOUR APPLICATION STAND OUT
APPLY ONLY ONCE.
We keep your resume on file for 6 months so no need to apply again unless there are significant changes or unless you're applying for a different position.
ALWAYS APPLY WITH THE SAME EMAIL
We want to be able to reach you easily and much of our correspondence is via email and this helps us keep your information together in one file. That way you're not lost in the system.
Resume - Include in your resume the names of the company's you worked with and the dates you were there. Max 2 pages.
Cover Letter - tell us a little about yourself and what makes you the ideal candidate.
Reel Breakdown - demonstrates what you did on each shot and the tools used - Go ahead! Show off your talent/skills here.
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TITLE
Effects (FX)
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the FX Supervisor, the FX artist receives creative direction to create high-caliber dynamic and riveting visual 3D FX. This role requires trouble shooting skills to be able to solve technical and artistic issues while meeting client requirements and production deadlines.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and produce a wide variety of realistic visual effects, including but not limited to destruction, smoke, fire, water and the supernatural
Work under the guidance multiple supervisors to achieve the desired level of aesthetic quality and technical accuracy, often exploring different approaches and looks
Work with the FX Leads to produce various elements using presets and templates, and to expand and improve upon these templates
Revise simulations based on client and supervisor feedback in a timely manner
Coordinate with the Lighting Dept. to ensure smooth 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 teammates debug issues and learn new methods
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
4+ years live action VFX experience
Creative ability and artistic talent, demonstrated by previous work
Strong experience in creating a wide variety of simulations (destruction, atmospheric, fluid, supernatural, etc.)
Understanding of physics, realistic motion, and assorted natural phenomena at different scales
Exceptional technical skills, the ability to learn new software quickly, and a hunger to stay on the leading edge
Strong willingness to grow, learn new methods and share knowledge with others
Ability to independently and proactively solve technical issues
Ability to take direction positively, work well within a team and thrive in the face of deadlines
Excellent communication skills and an open mind
Team player able to work in a cooperative, fast-paced environment
Compositing and scripting experience a plus
Flowline experience a big plus
TOOLS AND SOFTWARE REQUIRED
3DS Max
Thinking Particles
Flowline
FumeFX
Krakatoa
Maxscript
Maya
nCloth
Realflow
HOW TO MAKE YOUR APPLICATION STAND OUT
APPLY ONLY ONCE.
We keep your resume on file for 6 months so no need to apply again unless there are significant changes or unless you're applying for a different position.
ALWAYS APPLY WITH THE SAME EMAIL
We want to be able to reach you easily and much of our correspondence is via email and this helps us keep your information together in one file. That way you're not lost in the system.
Resume - Include in your resume the names of the company's you worked with and the dates you were there. Max 2 pages.
Cover Letter - tell us a little about yourself and what makes you the ideal candidate.
Reel Breakdown - demonstrates what you did on each shot and the tools used - Go ahead! Show off your talent/skills here.
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