CREATURE FX ARTIST - VAN
Job No:
SVFX982
Location:
VANCOUVER
Scanline VFX Vancouver offers a leading edge creative, collaborative team environment working with brilliant talent from around the globe. Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, BC the studio is steps from transit, the best in the city's trendy Yaletown dining and Robson high street shopping. On site amenities include a lounge/nightclub with big screen projector tv, pool table and foosball tables, over-sized patios and rooftop deck kitchen & BBQ areas, secure bicycle storage, massage chairs, showers and lockers. Experience fun team events, parties, sporting activities, local business discounts and much more.
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TITLE
CREATURE FX ARTIST [MID-SENIOR]
JOB SUMMARY
Creature FX is a technical role requiring an artistic eye. The Creature TD will be responsible for creating setups and running shots containing flesh, skin, hair, cloth and rigid body simulations as well as identifying and communicating rigging, creature pipeline issues. Experience in modeling, texture, and shading. Collaborate with VFX Supervisor and pipeline on Creature needs.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create dynamic simulation rigs.
- Troubleshoot and provide recommendations for ongoing improvements for Creature pipeline.
- Create solutions for unique or “one off” challenges on a per-shot or sequence basis.
- Running simulations for shot production; troubleshooting and providing revisions based on Supervisor/Client feedback.
- Shot modeling and/or cleaning existing creature related simulations.
- Support pipeline animation principles, timing and departmental interdependencies.
- Communicate and partner with various departments on an ongoing basis regarding updates, changes, and general status updates.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
- 3+ years of Creature simulation experience in VFX feature films or similar production environment.
- Python, Mel Script (REQUIRED)
- Experience using a rigging API (BONUS to have)
- C++, Max/Max Script (BONUS to have)
- Experience delivering complete milestones/tasks under tight deadlines
- Strong written + verbal communication skills.
- Eye for detail and high-quality VFX, initiative, and excellent organizational skills.
- Team player and able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Learn quickly with strong trouble shooting/problem-solving abilities
BENEFITS INCLUDED
+Extended Medical
+Disability Insurance
+Dental Insurance
HOW TO MAKE YOUR APPLICATION STAND OUT
- APPLY ONLY ONCE.
We keep your resume on file for 6 months so no need to apply again unless there are significant changes or unless you're applying for a different position. - ALWAYS APPLY WITH THE SAME EMAIL
We want to be able to reach you easily and much of our correspondence is via email and this helps us keep your information together in one file. That way you're not lost in the system. - Resume - Include in your resume the names of the company's you worked with and the dates you were there. Max 2 pages.
- Cover Letter - tell us a little about yourself and what makes you the ideal candidate.
- Reel Breakdown - demonstrates what you did on each shot and the tools used - Go ahead! Show off your talent/skills here.