Lead Character Effects Artist

This is a Full Time Job

As a Lead CFX Artist, you will be responsible for leading a team of CFX artists, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality character effects, including cloth, hair, groom, and muscle simulations for various projects while collaborating with the show supervision team to ensure delivery schedules are achieved.

This role requires a strong understanding of the visual effects pipeline, excellent technical and artistic skills, and the ability to mentor and guide junior artists.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead and manage a team of CFX artists, providing guidance, feedback, and technical support.
• Oversee the development of CFX assets and executions, including cloth, hair, muscles, and groom, ensuring they meet artistic and technical requirements.
• Develop and implement efficient CFX workflows and tools to optimize production.
• Collaborate closely with various departments, including animation, modeling, rigging, and lighting, to ensure seamless integration of CFX elements into the pipeline.
• Collaborate with CFX Department Supervisor/s and Show Supervisor/s to maintain a high standard of quality and consistency across all CFX assets in the project.
• Troubleshoot and problem-solve complex CFX issues.
• Mentor and train junior CFX artists, fostering their growth and development.
• Participate in bidding and scheduling discussions as needed.
• Ensure that all CFX work adheres to project deadlines and budget constraints.
• Contribute to the development of departmental best practices and documentation.

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Graphics, Animation, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum four (4) years of CFX simulation experience in live-action visual effects for feature films, episodic or similar production environments with a strong portfolio showcasing a range of character effects work.
• Proven experience in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Expert proficiency in industry-standard software such as Maya and Houdini are required.
• Strong understanding of anatomical deformation, cloth and hair dynamics, and simulation principles.
• Excellent understanding of visual effects pipelines and production workflows.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Exceptional problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong artistic eye and attention to details.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to take direction and constructive criticism.
• Familiarity with scripting languages is a plus (Python, VEX). Experience with rigging and character setup is a plus.
• Experience in CG Grooming is a plus (Xgen/Houdini).
• Other DCC knowledge is a plus.

We will only consider applicants based in Hyderabad, or those willing to relocate.