Character FX , Mid to Senior

4 Months ago • 3 Years + • Technical Art

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Job Description

Character FX artist with 3+ years of experience, skilled in Maya, Houdini, dynamic simulations, and rigging.
Must have:
  • Maya Expertise
  • Houdini Expertise
  • Dynamic Simulations
  • Rigging Skills
Good to have:
  • Hair/Fur Grooming
  • Tool Development
  • Creature Projects
  • CG Characters
Perks:
  • Remote Location
  • Growth Opportunities
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Luma Melbourne is looking for talented Mid to Senior Character FX Artist to join the Australian team.
Please note that candidates should be currently located within Australia for consideration only. (Remote location positions within Australia are available).

You Can

    • Develop simulation setups for photo-realistic creatures; including clothing, fur, hair, muscle and skin.
    • Involvement in the development of departmental tools and techniques.
    • Regularly communicate with Production and Leads regarding schedules and deadlines.
    • Work with the visual effects supervisor, and the lead artists to determine the best creative approaches and techniques for the task in hand.
    • Be able to deliver work within established project targets and the high quality standards of the company.
    • Experience with hair and fur grooming is a plus.

You Have

    • Minimum 3 years of experience in a CFX/FX role in a VFX or animation studio
    • Previous experience on CG characters/creature projects
    • Excellent knowledge of Maya
    • Excellent knowledge of Houdini
    • Experience in the following dynamic simulation: cloth, hair/fur, feathers, skin and muscle.
    • Rigging skills and experience.
    • An ambitious desire for self growth, ownership, and collaboration

    • Come as you are. Luma is an equal opportunity employer.
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About The Company

Luma Pictures is a globally renowned independent visual effects studio that builds compelling art and technology with a strong focus on company culture. We formed in 2002 in Venice, CA with the unwavering goal to create standout work with exceptional people. 

 

We expanded to Melbourne, Australia in 2013 and Vancouver, B.C. in 2021. Spanning two continents, Luma continues to grow and evolve to build more beautiful and compelling visual art for those who work for us, and those who work with us. With nearly 300 employees, we’re proud to have worked on over 100 feature films including: Elvis, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Black Panther, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End, Guardians of the Galaxy; as well as Academy Award-winning films like Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Jojo Rabbit, No Country for Old Men, and True Grit. 

 

Over the years, we’ve kept that same hungry mindset and take pride in our creative partnerships. Our motto is simple: work with exceptional people on meaningful things. It’s what started our fire and continues to fuel our engine.


Head to our careers page to see what openings we have available. 

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