FX/CFX Artist

Pixomondo is seeking an experienced FX/CFX Artist for film and television projects. The role involves collaborating with VFX Supervisors and other teams to create dynamic and visually stunning character effects, including cloth, hair, fur, muscle, and skin simulations. The artist will utilize industry-standard software like Maya and Houdini, ensure seamless integration into the VFX pipeline, and revise simulations based on feedback. This position requires a passion for visual storytelling and a strong background in CFX.

Must Have

• Minimum 3 years professional experience as CFX Artist in visual effects industry
• Strong portfolio demonstrating deep understanding of character effects
• Proficient in Maya, Houdini, ZBrush
• Extensive knowledge of simulation techniques for cloth, hair, fur, muscle, skin
• Solid understanding of physics, anatomy, and motion principles
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage time, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities
• Solid understanding of generic simulation engines
• Located in Germany with right to work without sponsorship

Good to Have

• Experience using Shotgrid

Description

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Pixomondo is seeking a highly skilled and experienced FX/CFX Artist to join our talented European team.

As a CFX Artist, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting film and television projects and contribute your skills to the creation of realistic and captivating characters and creatures. If you have a passion for pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling and possess a strong background in CFX, we would love to hear from you.

Requirements

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• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience as a CFX Artist in the visual effects industry, with a focus on film and television projects.

• Strong portfolio demonstrating a deep understanding of character effects and their integration into visual storytelling.

• Proficient in industry-standard software such as Maya, Houdini, ZBrush, and other related tools used in character effects.

• Extensive knowledge of simulation techniques for cloth, hair, fur, muscle, skin, and other character-related effects.

• Solid understanding of physics, anatomy, and motion principles, with the ability to translate them into realistic and visually appealing character effects.

• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively within a team and across departments.

• Ability to manage time effectively, meet project deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic production environment.

• Solid understanding of generic simulation engines.

• Experience using Shotgrid beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the VFX Supervisor, Animation Team, and other departments to create dynamic and visually stunning character effects for film and television projects.

• Design and create a wide variety of realistic visual effects and simulations, including but not limited to character cloth, hair, fur, muscle, skin, and other related effects.

• Ensure the integration of character effects seamlessly into the overall visual effects pipeline, while maintaining the artistic and technical direction of the project.

• Utilize industry-standard software and tools to achieve the desired visual effects, including but not limited to Maya, Houdini and proprietary software.

• Revise simulations based on client and supervisor feedback in a timely manner.

• Work in coordination with the Lighting team to ensure smooth integration of FX elements.

• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.

Please note, you must be located in Germany, with the right to work without sponsorship, to be considered for this position.

Benefits

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Pixomondo is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

Benefits may vary by location due to regional regulations and company policies.

PXO does not accept resumes from recruiters. Unsolicited resumes are accepted directly from candidates only. PXO will not pay any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.