CFX Artist

Untold Studios

• $85K — $130K *
Media
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Professional experience in Houdini
  • Preferred experience with VEX
  • Proficient in Vellum Solver for cloth, feathers, and hair effects
  • Knowledge of muscles in Houdini 20.5 or 21 is beneficial
  • Strong troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Experience in managing and supporting other artists is a plus
  • Willingness to adapt to new workflows

Responsibilities

  • Create diverse effects for both stylized CG and photorealistic characters and creatures
  • Ensure effects are consistent with the project's overall look and feel
  • Build scalable and team-friendly CFX setups
  • Collaborate with team members on various projects
  • Work independently when necessary
  • Support and guide other artists when required
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues in CFX setups

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment
  • Exposure to diverse projects in advertising and real-time production
  • Opportunity to lead and mentor fellow artists
  • Flexibility to adapt to new creative workflows
  • No use of AI in applicant screening or ranking
Full Job Description
The Role
As a CFX Artist at Untold Studios, you will be responsible for creating a broad range of effects that work well with stylized CG and photorealistic characters/creatures. You have an excellent eye for detail and can work across a variety of projects spanning advertising, long-form and Real-time. You create effects that look believable and are consistent with the overall look and feel of every individual project. You are comfortable building scalable, team-friendly CFX set-ups and thrive when working as a part of a team.

What we're looking for:
  • Professional experience in Houdini
  • Use of VEX is preferred
  • Proficient with Vellum Solver (cloth, feathers, hair)
  • Knowledge of muscles in either H20.5 or H21, would be beneficial
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Able to work independently
  • Able to do strong and procedural CFX setups
  • Interest or previous experience managing and supporting other artists
  • Being flexible and adaptive to new workflows
    Pay range: $85,000-130,000 CND/Year depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.


We do not use Artificial Intelligence or automated systems to screen, sort, or rank applicants for this position. We sometimes use AI for note taking in an interview setting.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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