FXTD

3 Months ago • 5 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

This FXTD position is for exciting projects starting in Q1 & 2 of 2025. The role involves collaborating with a team of over 100 leading FX TDs to solve diverse VFX problems, adapting to the increasing focus on FX-driven VFX. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining and building a team. The FX team works closely with other departments at Wētā FX. Responsibilities include generalist knowledge of Houdini (Flip, Pyro, RBD etc.), be proficient in Linux. The company values diversity and strives to create an inclusive environment.
Must have:
  • 5+ years of experience as an FX artist on feature films
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Comfortable collaborating and a strong team player
  • Generalist knowledge of Houdini (Flip, Pyro, RBD etc.)
  • Proficiency in Linux
Good to have:
  • Previous experience running water simulations in production
  • Experience developing early looks for magical and abstract FX in production

Job Details

We are now accepting applications from highly motivated and enthusiastic FXTD’s to join our talented teams for a number of exciting projects for starts in Q1 & 2, 2025.

Location: Ideally you would already be based in Vancouver and be eligible to work and available to start work within the next couple of months. Remote options may be considered elsewhere in Canada with show approval.

Our FX team is comprised of more than 100 of the world's leading FX TDs. Collectively they help to solve a diverse variety of VFX problems, working in close partnership with other departments across Wētā FX. FX is integral to Wētā's R&D efforts, pipeline and workflows, which all continue to adapt to the increasing focus on FX-driven VFX.

This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and building a team who sit at the juncture between creativity and technology in a company that continues to push the boundaries of the VFX craft.

Our successful FX TD will:

  • Have 5+ years’ experience as an FX artist on feature films
  • Be an excellent communicator
  • Be comfortable collaborating and a strong team player
  • Have generalist knowledge of Houdini (Flip, Pyro, RBD etc.)
  • Be proficient in Linux

Additional Preferred skills:

  • Have previous experience running water simulations in production
  • And/Or have previous experience developing early looks for magical and abstract FX in production

Rate expectations for this position: $50-60 CAD Per Hour.

At Wētā FX we celebrate our diversity and believe in creating an environment where all our crew feel welcomed, respected, supported and appreciated. We define ourselves by the quality of our work, and we’re striving to build a workplace experience that’s second to none. Here at Wētā FX we value open minds and encourage our crew to be themselves.

We aim to provide a discrimination-free experience, beginning from the moment you apply for a role with us. If there is anything we can do to make the recruitment process easier, please let us know at recruitment@wetafx.co.nz.

If you are interested in joining the Wētā FX team we'd love to hear from you.

Location: Vancouver, Canada

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