CFX Artist creating Houdini hair, fur, cloth, and muscle simulations for Bardel Entertainment’s animation productions. Collaborating across departments and maintaining production - ready CFX pipelines.
About the role
- BG Prep Artist - Lead role at Image Engine, a VFX studio in Vancouver. Involves management and collaboration for visual effects production.
Responsibilities
- Attend show kickoffs and establish with the Compositing Supervisor the best strategy to tackle the shots.
- Brief and draw clear annotations as a guideline for the artists.
- QC any submissions and advise the artists on the best technical solutions.
- Engage in collaboration with the BG Prep Coordinator and Production Manager to effectively address all scheduling priorities.
- Work closely with the BG Prep Supervisor on the standardization and good practices.
- Work closely with the HOD on the overall strategy of the Department.
- Provide feedback regarding the artists working on their shows.
- Occasionally work on Roto or Paint shots or any quick fixes that are required.
Requirements
- 6 years of feature film/TV production experience
- Expertise in Silhouette
- Expertise in Nuke
- Proficiency in Mocha Pro
- Proficiency in Shotgrid
- Basic Linux knowledge
- Degree/Diploma in Digital/Traditional Arts is appreciated
- Specialization in VFX Compositing is appreciated
- Experience in Photoshop/Lightroom/After Effects is appreciated
- Experience in photography is appreciated
Benefits
- Extended healthcare from day 1, premiums 100% covered by Image Engine
- Up to 8 paid Health and Wellness days per year
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