BC, Senior Houdini FX / Look Dev Artist

Zoic Studios is a Visual Effects company specializing in high-end VFX for television, film, and advertising. Zoic Vancouver is seeking a Senior Houdini FX Artist with a flair for FX Dev work for an immediate start. This role involves working with a small team to create stunning photoreal sequences for a new episodic project, focusing on dynamic effects like water, fire, smoke, explosions, and more, while adhering to the studio pipeline.

Must Have

• Create photoreal dynamic effects utilizing Houdini
• Design, create and implement high quality photo-real effects (Water, Fire, Smoke, Explosions, Clouds, Debris, Magical)
• 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
• Follow creative direction set forth by production
• 4+ years experience as a dynamics artist in Film, Commercials, or Episodic Television
• Advanced knowledge of Houdini
• Experience with FX Look Dev work
• Comfortable with R&D for complicated effects
• A portfolio demonstrating a variety of photo-real dynamic effects
• Reside in British Columbia, Canada
• Immediate start

Good to Have

• Portfolio examples of fluids/water effects

Perks & Benefits

• Artist owned and operated VFX studio
• Curiosity about new technology and techniques
• Respect for work/life balance
• Work with a diverse team
• Remote (work from home) position with option of working within our studio

About Us

We are a Visual Effects company that specializes in high end visual effects for television, film, and advertising. Our mantra is Visual Evolution - we focus on every part of the process, from the final picture to the pipeline used to create them.

Are you looking for your next creative and technical challenge? Come join our team!

Why Join Us?

• 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

We are currently seeking a Senior Houdini 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

• Senior Employees Pay Range: $50 - $65
• Candidates MUST be located in British Columbia, Canada. At the moment this is a remote (work from home) position with the option of working within our studio.
• We do 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 interview will be contacted.