Lead Fx Artist - Cg Series

Sonypicturesanimation

Los Angeles, United States
Base: $2,761.56/week to $3,000/week; bonus/equity:...
On-site
Houdini-based fx setups
Stylized fx development
Collaboration with creative leadership
Develop high-quality stylized FX that read as real from a distance but reveal painterly, textured detail up close

Job Summary

  • Develop high-quality stylized FX that read as real from a distance but reveal painterly, textured detail up close.
  • Design and author Houdini-based FX setups for a wide variety of challenging fx and simulations.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Production Design, Editorial, and Lookdev as needed.

Matching Summary

Develop high-quality stylized FX that read as real from a distance but reveal painterly, textured detail up close.

Salary

Base: $2,761.56/week to $3,000/week; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Pursuant to collective bargaining agreement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Houdini-based FX setups
  • Stylized FX development
  • Collaboration with creative leadership
  • Reviewing and providing feedback
  • Fast-paced production environment

Nice-to-have

  • Stylized FX pipelines
  • Show-wide FX style guides
  • Brush-based look development

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in CG FX
  • Expert-level Houdini experience
  • Strong understanding of VEX and Python
  • Proficiency in Maya, Redshift, Renderman, Nuke, and Photoshop
  • Hybrid work from Los Angeles

Work Rights

Not specified

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