Mid/Senior FX Artist (Short-Term Contract)

2 Months ago • 4-6 Years

VFX

Job Description

The Mid/Senior FX Artist is responsible for designing, creating, and implementing high-quality photo-real effects for film and VFX projects, including water, fire, smoke, and explosions. This role involves working within the studio pipeline, integrating elements with lighting and shading, and collaborating with TDs to improve FX processes. Artists are expected to stay current with technologies, document developments, and mentor junior artists, all while maintaining a strong attention to detail and meeting tight deadlines.

Must Have:

Design, create and implement high quality photo-real effects (Water, Fire, Smoke, Explosions, Clouds, Debris, Magical)
Design, create and implement efficient methods, tools, and workflows
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
Report regularly to the CG Supervisor for creative approvals, technical or administrative concerns
Follow creative direction from CG Supervisor and VFX Supervisor
Adaptable to change of direction during production and in tight deadlines
Strong technical knowledge for problem solving
Ability to work under tight deadlines
Strong understanding of rendering and shading techniques and procedures
Extensive experience of breakout layers for compositing and ability to slap comp FX passes
Excellent English communication (verbal and written)
Must showcase a comprehensive reel demonstrating photo real FX capabilities

Perks:

Healthy work-life balance
Positive, friendly, and energetic work environment
Workplace training for soft skills, leadership, and professional competencies
Various entertainment events, stress buster activities, and ice-breaking sessions
Relocation assistance
Sophisticated workstations

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Job Information

Location Chennai
Department Name 3D
Date Opened 10/08/2025
Job Type Full time
Industry Visual Effects
Category 3D
Work Experience 4-6 years
City Ambattur
State/Province Tamil Nadu
Country India
Zip/Postal Code 600058

About Us

PhantomFX - Unleashing the Magic of VFX

Chennai | Mumbai | Hyderabad

Open, inclusive, and equal are three words that sum up the work culture at PhantomFX. Our strength lies in our people; a dedicated team of creative professionals who work together to bring alive magic on screen. Our teams have delivered on some of the craziest deadlines, without taking eyes off the high bar of quality.

Job Description

Short Term Contract (3 Months)

The Mid/Senior - FX Artists are responsible for creating and completing a variety of dynamics and effects work for film of VFX projects.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Design, create and implement high quality photo-real effects including Water, Fire, Smoke, Explosions, Clouds,
Debris, Magical etc.
Design, create and implement efficient methods, tools, and workflows
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 CG Supervisor for creative approvals, technical or administrative concerns
Follow the creative direction set forth by the production and communicated by the CG Supervisor and VFX Supervisor
Stays current with latest technologies, methods, and workflows.
Mentor artists.

Requirements

Total Work Experience 3-5 years as in Mid FX – Artist
Total Work Experience 6-8 years as in Senior FX – Artist
Adaptable to change of direction during production and in tight deadlines
Strong technical knowledge for problem solving, verbal communication and organizational skills
Ability to work under tight deadlines in order to deliver on time and on budget
Strong understanding of rendering and shading techniques and procedures
Extensive experience of breakout layers for compositing and ability to slap comp FX passes
Excellent English communication both verbal and written.
Positive attitude
Highly organized
Experience with mentoring junior artists
Problem solving capabilities with a “solution-driven” attitude
Strong attention to detail and follow through
Experience in a fast pace environment
Must showcase a comprehensive reel demonstrating photo real FX capabilities as outlined.

Benefits

Employees Can always have a healthy work life balance.
The staff and the management work together to create a positively-aligned, friendly, and energetic Work Environment.
We provide Training in the workplace to enhance the employees' soft skills development, leadership abilities, and develop professional competencies as important as technical skills to help in the personal & professional growth.
The company carries out various entertainment events, stress buster activities, and ice-breaking sessions for newcomers to lighten the work atmosphere and make working a fun-filled moment.
Relocation assistance is provided for employees.
Sophisticated work stations at employees' work areas to enhance productivity.

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