Senior FX Artist

Description

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE:

The position of Senior FX Artist requires someone with a thorough knowledge of 3D software regarding effects such as Particles, fluids, Dynamic collisions and Fracturing.

Successful applicants will have excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with multiple tasks in a fast paced production.

They will have a well-developed artistic 'eye' and a good working knowledge of effects design for stylised animation. The successful applicant will have a solid grounding in Maya and Houdini.

Key Areas of responsibilities:

• Establish key FX set-ups for the project working closely with the art Director/3D Supervisor to set the required look.
• Going to all FX Tech meetings for each episode.
• Create re-usable FX Assets ensuring they adhere to FX pipeline and meet art director’s visual requirements.
• Provide regular progress updates to production manager and 3D supervisor on any technical/workflow bottlenecks within the FX schedule.
• Supervise the quality control (both technically and visually) of the external asset assignments and ensure the outsource partner has clear direction from a FX and shading perspective.
• Good Communication with Production team.
• Create Technical Documentation for FX Assets created.
• Create Asset Launch notes for external FX assets via Shotgun.
• Complete retake notes on Shot’s FX submissions via Shotgun.