FX Artist

Ilion Studios is looking for FX artists to help to develop effects and pipelines to be used during the effects production.

Main responsibilities

• Will help to develop effects and pipelines to be used during the effects production.
• Generates pre-comps of the effects to be published to Compositing.
• Finds references for assigned effects.
• Is able to deliver on time with tight deadlines and with the highest standard.
• Is able to create simple pipelines and automations.
• Reports to the Simulation & Effects Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Experience of 2 or more years in film, producing effects such as fire, smoke, clouds, explosions, dynamic driven animations, etc.
• Deep knowledge of CG FX with software Maya. Knowledge of Houdini is a big plus.
• Strong artistic and technical skills to be able to add dramatic flair to environments, characters, etc, through the creative use of effects.
• MEL/Python scripting abilities are a big plus.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, being able to work as part of a team.
• Adaptable and proactive with a continuous improvement spirit.
• Able to take direction.