FX Artist (Senior Level)
Job Summary
Job Description
Luma Pictures Melbourne seeks a Senior FX Artist with VFX film experience. Responsibilities include autonomously creating realistic and stylized effects simulations, developing directable effects based on briefs or concept art, working efficiently under pressure, taking a leadership role in the department, creating efficient tools and workflows, and collaborating effectively with other artists. The ideal candidate possesses expert Houdini skills, intermediate Nuke proficiency, advanced understanding of CG physics and math, strong communication and aesthetic sense, and a minimum of five years' experience in a VFX production environment. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent is preferred.
Must have:
- Expert Houdini, Intermediate Nuke
- Advanced CG physics understanding
- 5+ years VFX experience
- Leadership skills
- VEX/Python proficiency
- Excellent communication
10 skills required
Job Details
Luma Pictures Melbourne is looking for Senior level FX Artists with VFX Film experience.
You Can
- Work autonomously to create realistic, directable simulations of any real world phenomena based on reference and brief
- Autonomously develop directable, subjective (“magical”) effects based on concept art or brief
- Improvise and work efficiently within the confines of available resources, show structure, and schedule as defined by Production Management
- Take on a leadership role within the department by setting the bar for quality, providing guidance, and being a role model
- Create well-organized tools, scripts, and set-ups to facilitate efficient or automated workflows that can be used by other members of the crew
- Multitask and work productively in a high-pressure environment
- Troubleshoot and solve problems proactively and resourcefully
- Take direction well and implement feedback with a positive attitude
- Interpret and transform abstract ideas into compelling effects
- Use VEX and/or Python with high level proficiency to script custom tools and workflows
- Collaborate effectively with fellow artists from other disciplines to meet challenging production deadlines
You Have
- An ambitious desire for self growth, ownership, and collaboration
- Expert level proficiency with Houdini
- Intermediate level proficiency with Nuke
- Advanced understanding of the mathematical and physical concepts related to Computer Graphics
- Excellent communication skills
- A strong aesthetic eye for effects performance as it relates to storytelling
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- A solid work ethic and and a positive mindset
- A team player mentality with a ‘get it done’ solutions orientated attitude
- A minimum of five years of experience as an FX artist in a VFX Production environment
- A Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering or the equivalent combination of education and experience
- A diverse range of experience in live action FX work demonstrable in a professionally presented demo reel
Come as you are. Luma is a committed equal opportunity employer
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