Senior Houdini Muscle Simulation Artist

Note: At this time we are only accepting applications from those artist residing in BC or Quebec and are legally entitled to work in Canada. eg Citizen | PR | Open Work Permit.

Please only apply once to the best suited job by your current residency location.

About Barnstorm

Barnstorm is an Emmy and VES-nominated visual effects studio based in Burbank, CA and Vancouver, BC, providing photo-realistic visual effects for a variety of television and online streaming projects. We pride ourselves in our artists’ talent and dedication to producing world-class visual effects. 

Who You Are

You are an experienced Houdini Muscle artist with a passion for crafting compelling visual narratives that reinforce and enhance the shot's setting and elements. You have a strong understanding of anatomical principles in order to create functional and photoreal creature simulations.

You are capable of communication within your team and collaborating with other departments. You have a strong creative vision and want to contribute those skills to a growing team and company.

What You’ll Do

• Work closely with the CG Supervisor, Asset Supervisor, and lead rigging artist to create high-quality 3D muscle systems and associated simulations.
• Create a broad range of functional muscle systems, from humanoid creatures to quadrupedal animals.
• Ability to execute muscle simulations on animated creature assets.
• Ability to accurately plan and estimate workload
• Communicate and collaborate with key stakeholders to confirm task direction and ensure consistency of work within the team

What You Bring

• 4+  years of professional experience as an artist in the VFX industry
  Advanced knowledge of Houdini Muscle for developing muscle systems on a variety of creatures and executing muscle simulations.
• A strong understanding of muscular anatomy.
• A strong understanding of art fundamentals
• Ability to work collaboratively, with strong verbal and written communication skills
• A solid portfolio demonstrating experience in the creation of high-quality, high-resolution 3D creature assets with static and simulated muscle systems.
• Proven ability to work within a team environment
• Knowledge of virtual production integration for film and television

About This Role

This is a remote based role. Project and staff positions available with extended health benefits and opportunity to participate in RRSP programs. Note: At this time we are only accepting applications from those artists legally eligible to work in Canada.

The posted pay range is aligned with what we believe is fair pay at the time of posting this role. An applicant’s relevant education, experience, skills and qualifications, location and currency may all be considered when deciding pay position within the range. Pay ranges may change.Benefit plans are dependent on the local plan offering and employment status but all US and Canada plans include a comprehensive health insurance plan, retirement savings, and paid time off.Barnstorm VFX is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive team that provides a meaningful work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Indigenous people, people of color, people of all genders or non-genders, and people with disabilities of all types are encouraged to apply. We thank everyone for their interest and application, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.