Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Curated is a company that provides creative services for content creators. They are seeking an FX Artist who will work in Houdini to create high-quality simulations and effects based on client briefs and internal direction.
Responsibilities
- The FX artist will set up & adjust your own realistic FX sims (fire, explosions, smoke, liquids, particles, cloth, hair, crowds, etc.), and light, shade and provide slapcomps of FX work for both internal and client reviews
- Attend dailies sessions with the project team and work proactively to contribute to creative problem solving
- Apply creative and technical feedback as it is provided from the project leads
- Communicate clearly and frequently with the project team
Skills
- Proficient in Houdini, Maya, Nuke and other necessary software
- Ability to create custom setups or pickup previously built setups
- Experienced in lighting and shading your own shots
- Working knowledge of programming software such as Python, Maya API
- Demonstrated ability working with strict deadlines and under pressure
- Ability to take direction and find creative solutions during the iterative process
- Strong attention to detail
Benefits
- A comprehensive package of health, retirement, and insurance benefits and paid time off
- Retirement, select insurance benefits, and where required by law, health benefits
Company Overview
- Curated was formed in the fall of 2017 as an amalgamation of some of the most acclaimed talents throughout the VFX industry who joined forces to build a better, more innovative, state-of-the-art visual effects company. It was founded in 2017, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is http://powerhousevfx.com/.