CFX Artist

CFX Artist (Mid to Senior) – Germany

As a CFX Artist, you will work on exciting film and television projects, contributing to realistic and captivating characters and creatures.

• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience as a CFX Artist in the visual effects industry, focused on film and television projects.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating a deep understanding of character effects and integration into visual storytelling.
• Proficient in industry-standard software such as Maya, Houdini, ZBrush, and related tools used in character effects.
• Extensive knowledge of simulation techniques for cloth, hair, fur, muscle, skin, and other character-related effects.
• Solid understanding of physics, anatomy, and motion principles, translating them into realistic and visually appealing character effects.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills, troubleshooting and resolving technical issues efficiently.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, working effectively within a team and across departments.
• Ability to manage time effectively, meet project deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic production environment.
• Solid understanding of generic simulation engines.
• Experience using Shotgrid beneficial.

• Collaborate closely with the VFX Supervisor, Animation Team, and other departments to create dynamic and visually stunning character effects for film and television projects.
• Design and create a wide variety of realistic visual effects and simulations, including character cloth, hair, fur, muscle, skin, and other related effects.
• Ensure the integration of character effects seamlessly into the overall visual effects pipeline while maintaining the artistic and technical direction of the project.
• Utilize industry-standard software and tools to achieve the desired visual effects, including Maya, Houdini, and proprietary software.
• Revise simulations based on client and supervisor feedback in a timely manner.
• Work in coordination with the Lighting team to ensure smooth integration of FX elements.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.

Please note, you must be located in Germany, with the right to work without sponsorship, to be considered for this position.