FX Artist (Mid to Senior Level )

Luma Vancouver is looking for Mid to Senior FX Artists to join the Vancouver team.

PLEASE NOTE:

All positions are Work From Home roles.

Candidates must be located within British Columbia and have the legal right to work in Canada to be considered.

You Can

• Work autonomously to create realistic, directable simulations of any real-world phenomena based on reference and brief.
• Autonomously develop directable, subjective (“magical”) effects based on concept art or brief.
• Improvise and work efficiently within the confines of available resources, show structure, and schedule as defined by Production Management.
• Take on a leadership role within the department by setting the bar for quality, providing guidance, and being a role model.
• Create well-organized tools, scripts, and set-ups to facilitate efficient or automated workflows that can be used by other members of the crew.
• Multitask and work productively in a high-pressure environment.
• Troubleshoot and solve problems proactively and resourcefully.
• Take direction well and implement feedback with a positive attitude.
• Interpret and transform abstract ideas into compelling effects.
• Use VEX and/or Python with high-level proficiency to script custom tools and workflows.
• Collaborate effectively with fellow artists from other disciplines to meet challenging production deadlines.

You Have

• An ambitious desire for self-growth, ownership, and collaboration.
• Expert-level proficiency with Houdini.
• Intermediate-level proficiency with Nuke.
• Advanced understanding of the mathematical and physical concepts related to Computer Graphics.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A strong aesthetic eye for effects performance as it relates to storytelling.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• A solid work ethic and a positive mindset.
• A team player mentality with a ‘get it done’ solutions-oriented attitude.
• A minimum of five years of experience as an FX artist in a VFX Production environment.
• A Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A diverse range of experience in live action FX work demonstrable in a professionally presented demo reel.