Senior FX Artist

Responsibilities:
Create a wide range of FX simulations, including open body ocean, fluid systems and splashes, rigid body dynamics and destruction, pyro explosions, smoke, and fire, cloth simulations, particle systems, procedural effects, and more.
Ability to create custom setups, templates, and HDAs and work off pre-built existing workflows.
Work within the show structure and production deadlines to complete all tasks and meet client notes.
Light and shade scenes to properly integrate into plates and create slapcomps of work.
Knowledge of Maya, Nuke, and other visual effects creation software is helpful.
Required

Skills and Experience:

Excellent knowledge of Houdini FX.
Knowledge of lighting/shading skills along with slapcomps
Thorough understanding of simulation techniques and technologies relating to FX.
Must have 5+ years of experience in simulated FX creation.
Python and VEX programming skills are strongly desired.
Previous film, commercial, or episodic/streaming television experience is preferred.
Highly communicative self-starter who takes the initiative to improve their workflows and final look while contributing to collaborative team culture and a positive environment.
Works well within a team as well as independently
Able to effectively manage time and resources to create high-quality effects in a fast-paced production environment while working within time and budgetary constraints.
Must be able to perform under tight deadlines and iterate on versions and techniques quickly.
Must work well in an environment of peers passionate about making great pictures