Houdini Fx Artist - Montréal, Canada - Scanline VFX

Scanline VFX

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Montréal, Canada

3 days ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Scanline VFX, a Netflix Company, is an award-winning, global leader in the visual effects industry with studios in 7 core locations.

From humble beginnings over 30 years ago, we've grown to a team of over 1,400 made up of diverse nationalities from around the world.

Underpinned by a commitment to innovation, Eyeline Studios, Scanline's virtual production division, is rethinking the future of real-time filmmaking by providing content creators with unmatched flexibility.

Come and join an innovative and collaborative team and be challenged to do the best work of your career

Scanline VFX, une compagnie de Netflix, est un leader mondial dans l'industrie des effets visuels réparti à travers 7 studios mondialement.

Établie il y a plus de 30 ans, nous comptons aujourd'hui plus 1,400 employées dans notre équipe composée de diverses nationalités.

Animé par l'innovation, Eyeline Studios, notre division de production virtuelle, réimagine la production du cinéma en temps réel en offrant aux créateurs une flexibilité inégalée.

Joignez-vous à notre équipe dynamique de classe mondiale

Reporting to the FX Supervisor, the FX artist receives creative direction to create high-caliber dynamic and riveting visual 3D FX.

This role requires troubleshooting skills to be able to solve technical and artistic issues while meeting client requirements and production deadlines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Creates a wide variety of realistic effects, including but not limited to destruction, smoke, fire, and water
Works under the guidance of multiple supervisors to achieve the desired level of aesthetic quality and technical accuracy, often exploring different approaches and looks
Works with the FX leads to produce various elements using presets and templates and to expand and improve upon these templates
Revises simulations based on client and supervisor feedback in a timely manner
Coordinates with the lighting department to ensure seamless integration of FX elements
Works within the established pipeline and offer constructive suggestions to improve the process
Helps develop and explore new ways to enhance results
Helps team debug issues and learn new methods

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Previous experience in liveaction visual effects for feature films or highlevel television
Creative ability and artistic talent, demonstrated by previous work
Knowledge of Houdini (required) and/or 3ds Max (a plus)
Strong experience in creating a wide variety of simulations (destruction, atmospheric, fluid, supernatural, etc.)
Understanding of physics, realistic motion, and assorted natural phenomena on different scales
Exceptional technical skills, the ability to learn new software quickly, and a keenness to stay on the leading edge
Strong willingness to grow, learn new methods, and share knowledge with others
Ability to work and solve technical issues independently
Ability to take direction positively, work well within a team, and thrives under the pressure of tight deadlines
Excellent communication skills and an open mind
Team player able to work in a collaborative and fastpaced environment
Compositing and scripting experience is a plus
Flowline experience is highly desirable