Senior Character Effects Artist

1 Month ago • 5 Years + • VFX • $50 PA - $65 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Zoic Studios is seeking a Senior Character Effects (CFX) Artist for a stop-motion animated feature project. The role involves constructing and executing simulations for hair, cloth, skin, and muscles of 3D character assets, optimizing setups for creative and production needs, and leading approaches to improve workflows. Responsibilities include producing cloth and hair simulations, prop animations, refining shot animations, interpreting creative direction, developing streamlined workflows and tools, strategically reassessing task methodologies, creatively resolving challenges, mastering departmental software, maintaining schedules, and guiding junior artists. The position requires a strong understanding of Maya and Houdini, with experience in cloth and hair simulation, and setting up sim templates in collaboration with other departments.
Must have:
  • 5 years of feature film/VFX experience
  • Strong knowledge of Maya and Houdini
  • Thorough knowledge of cloth and hair simulation
  • Excellent eye for motion and animation principles
  • Experience setting up sim templates
  • Strong communication and technical skills
Perks:
  • Artist owned and operated VFX studio
  • Focus on new technology and techniques
  • Respect for work/life balance

Job Details

Senior Character Effects (CFX) Artist

All applicants must be residents of British Columbia, Canada.
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada ie. Citizen, PR, Open Work Permit.

At this time, we’re pleased to offer this role as an option to work from home OR work from our Vancouver studio in the beautiful Gastown area, close to the Waterfront Station in Downtown. (Remote is not available outside of BC; there is no hybrid)


About Zoic
Zoic Studios is 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 Zoic?

  • 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.

We are excited to share an incredible stop-motion animated feature project that promises creativity, collaboration, and a fantastic chance to showcase your skills!

Summary of Position
The Sr Character FX Artist constructs and executes simulations to animate the hair, cloth, skin, and muscles of 3D character assets, including humans, animals, creatures, etc. This position takes the lead on finding approaches to optimize setups for creative and production purposes. 

Job Functions 

  • Produce cloth and hair simulations, prop animations, and refine shot animations throughout production.  
  • Interpret creative direction to enhance the artistic direction of the film.   
  • Develop streamlined workflows and tools for CFX setups.   
  • Strategically reassess task methodologies to enhance workflow efficiency.  
  • Creatively resolve challenges to align with shot-specific artistic vision, and identify any issues related to object penetration and intersection.   
  • Master all relevant departmental software tools, proposing enhancements and optimizations as needed.  
  • Maintain schedules and deadlines and ensure all shot and asset targets are met.  
  • Guide and mentor less experienced artists. 
  • Work with technical directors to improve workflows. 

Qualifications 

  • 5 years of feature film or relevant industry experience (CG and/or Visual Effects).    
  • Strong knowledge of Maya and Houdini.  
  • Thorough knowledge of cloth and hair simulation.   
  • Excellent eye for motion and solid understanding of animation principles. 
  • Experience in setting up sim templates in collaboration with rigging, modeling and groom departments.  
  • Strong communication and technical skills.  

Additional information

  • British Columbia Employees Pay Range: $50 - $65 (The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position)
  • Zoic does not cover relocation costs.
  • Any and all WFH 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 volume of applications, we receive, we regret that only those selected to interview will be contacted.

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