CFX TD

Eyeline

5+ Years | Seoul, South Korea (Hybrid) | Contract | 8 months ago

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Job Summary

The CFX TD at Scanline VFX designs, builds, and maintains in-house artist tools, UI, and dynamic rigs. Reporting to the CFX Head, this role involves collaborating with the Studio pipeline team to support artist/production teams across studio projects, specializing in CFX. Key responsibilities include creating artist tools and UI, deformation and curve deformation, identifying and implementing pipeline features, troubleshooting issues, supporting production teams, writing technical briefs, and identifying areas for improvement. This requires intermediate to advanced skills in Python, Mel Script, and expertise in Houdini & Maya. The ideal candidate possesses 5+ years of creature simulation experience in VFX and demonstrates a strong understanding of Maya APIs.

Must Have

Python, Mel Script proficiency
Houdini expertise
Maya experience
Creature simulation experience
Tool creation & UI design
Problem-solving skills

Good to Have

Soup Maya
C++
Max/Max Script

Job Description

Reporting to the CFX Head of the Department, the CFX TD designs, builds, and maintains in-house artist tools, UI, and dynamic rigs. As a dotted line partner with the Studio pipeline team, the CFX TD supports artist/production teams across studio projects, with a specialization supporting the CFX department. Must have demonstrated intermediate and higher skill levels with Python, Mel Script, and a strong understanding of Houdini & Maya.

Key Responsibilities

Create artist tools and UI for the CFX Department
Deformation and Curve Deformation
Partner with the management team to identify and implement existing and new pipeline features/Artist tools, UI, and Rigs
Troubleshoot artist tool issues; develop effective solutions in collaboration with pipeline team
Support Production team; attend production meetings as needed for information and requirements gathering
Write Technical Briefs and provide supporting documentation to studio teams
Identifies early areas of improvement; escalates issues as needed
Run shots and support various tasks assigned as needed

Qualifications

BA Computer Science, Math, or similar discipline (preferred)
Minimum five (5) years of Creature simulation experience in VFX feature films or similar production environment.
BA Computer Science, Math, or similar discipline (preferred)Hair, cloth, muscle simulation experience
Demo Reel demonstrates photo-realistic examplesMaya, Python, Mel Script (required)Houdini expert (required)
Experience working with Maya APISoup Maya (bonus)C++, Max/Max Script (preferred)
Experience delivering complete milestones/tasks under tight deadlinesStrong written and verbal communication skills
Eye for detail and high-quality VFX, initiative, and excellent organizational skills
Team player who is able to work independently with minimal supervision
Learn quickly with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities

CFX TD는 CFX 부서장에게 보고하며, 인하우스 아티스트 도구, UI 및 다이내믹 리그(Dynamic Rigs)를 설계, 구축 및 유지 관리하는 역할을 담당합니다. 또한, 스튜디오 파이프라인 팀과 협력하여 CFX 부서를 중심으로 다양한 프로젝트의 아티스트 및 프로덕션 팀을 지원합니다. Python, Mel Script에 대한 중급 이상의 숙련도 및 Houdini & Maya에 대한 깊은 이해도가 필수입니다.

About Us

Scanline VFX is an award-winning leader in the visual effects industry with 7 studios worldwide, including London, Los Angeles, Montreal, Munich (will cease to operate by year's end), Seoul, and Vancouver. Since our beginning in 1989, we strive to set the highest standard of quality in everything we do. Through innovation, we generate solutions for our clients and raise the bar — both within our workplace and throughout our industry.

We look for explorers, people who are willing to go to new places and are open to testing, learning and iterating as they go. We believe great ideas come from everyone, so we actively encourage team members to ask questions and present their ideas.

Eyeline Studios

Eyeline Studios, our virtual production division, is rethinking the future of real-time filmmaking by providing content creators with unmatched flexibility. Learn more.

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Netflix’s investment in our pipeline, infrastructure, and workforce allows us to continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in visual effects. In addition to working on projects for Netflix, we continue to work with a variety of long-standing and new clients.

Come as you are

We are committed to ensuring fair and equal treatment of your application. When you apply for a role with us, you will receive consideration based solely on your qualifications.

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