3D FX Artist

1 Week ago • 4 Years + • VFX

Job Summary

Job Description

Guru Studio is seeking an experienced 3D FX Artist for "Mecha Builders! Season 2." The role involves creating FX like dust, rain, and fire using Houdini, collaborating with the asset team for simulation solutions, and completing tasks on schedule. The artist will need to communicate risks to the FX Lead and create FX with a sense of timing for animation. This position requires a creative and collaborative individual committed to high-quality animation.
Must have:
  • Create and add FX using Houdini
  • Work with asset team for simulation solutions
  • Complete tasks on schedule
  • Communicate risks to FX Lead
  • Create FX with animation timing
  • 4+ years experience in animation
  • In-depth knowledge of Houdini
  • In-depth knowledge of Maya
  • Strong creative portfolio
Good to have:
  • Unreal FX experience
  • Rendering in Redshift
  • Nuke compositing skills
  • Experience with CFX
Perks:
  • Collaborative and creatively fulfilling work environment
  • Learning opportunities for skill development
  • Support for philanthropic initiatives
  • Health and wellness support
  • Extensive benefits plan
  • Extended mental health services

Job Details

Guru Studio is a creative-driven entertainment company and an industry leader in animated storytelling. For over twenty years, our studio has brought to life some of the most recognizable and beloved children’s properties in the world.


We’re always looking for passionate and committed talent, so come join our dynamic and growing team!


Gear up for more of the animated Sesame Street spin-off Mecha Builders! Cookie Monster, Elmo and Abby Cadabby are robot heroes-in-training who use their STEM superpowers to solve wacky larger-than-life problems!


We are looking for an experienced 3D FX Artist to help us bring this show to life!


Responsibilities:

  • Primary role is to create and add FX such as dust, rain, fire, cloth, etc. using Houdini
  • Work with the asset team to generate solutions for things without having to default to simulations
  • Complete assigned tasks on schedule, ensuring deadlines are met
  • Communicate risks and challenges to FX Lead
  • Create FX with a sense of timing for animation


Qualifications:

  • 4+ years experience in animated television and/or film
  • In depth knowledge of Houdini and Maya are required
  • Unreal FX experience not required, but a big plus!
  • rendering in redshift and nuke compositing skills are an asset
  • Experience with CFX is a major asset
  • A strong creative portfolio


Why Join Guru?

  • We create a collaborative and creatively fulfilling work environment by promoting courage, purpose, inspiration, integrity, transparency, and empowerment as our core values
  • We take great pride in our work and we always ensure it reflects a high standard of quality and creativity
  • We encourage individuals to grow with us by offering learning opportunities that encourage skill development and growth
  • We are proud to support philanthropic initiatives that support our local and global community through our charity committee Guru Gives
  • We offer health and wellness support through an extensive benefits plan and extended mental health services and initiatives
  • We allow the flexibility to work remotely while making our downtown studio available for in-person team building and collaboration


Guru is committed to providing an inclusive work environment that celebrates the diversity of its employees. We are dedicated to employment equity and welcome applications from people from all Indigenous groups, races, religions, genders and people with disabilities.


We are committed to providing an accessible candidate experience during our recruitment process and are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible ‎environment where candidates and ‎employees feel valued and respected. Guru strives to respect the dignity and ‎‎independence of people with disabilities and is committed to giving them the same ‎‎opportunity to succeed in the recruitment process as all other candidates. If you have a disability, you may request ‎to be accommodated at any time. Guru will work with all candidates to ‎‎accommodate individual accessibility needs to the point of undue hardship.


Guru Studio would like to thank all applicants for your interest, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.


Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Guru Studio is an equal opportunity employer.


Please note this is a Hybrid / In-Studio position

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