Dynamics FX Artist

REMOTE OPPORTUNITY

CoSA VFX is looking for a Senior-level, Vancouver-based Dynamics FX Artist with production experience using Houdini. Our company is a fast-paced and highly collaborative production environment specializing in high-end VFX for Episodic, Film, Commercial, and Virtual projects. Recent projects include Westworld, Resident Alien, Gotham, and Station 19 as well as a full slate of prominent television and film projects for the upcoming season.

The FX Artist at CoSA VFX works to create photoreal effects for immediate feedback from the Global Head of CG, VFX Supervisors, CG Supervisors, FX Supervisors, and Clients. This role is a key component in the VFX pipeline and ensures the latest and greatest visuals for on-set and post-production decision-making. Top-level FX skills, collaboration within a team, and creative problem-solving are a must. This role reports directly to the Global Head of CG.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to collaborate with the Global Head of CG, VFX, CG, and FX Supervisors to determine the best possible technical and creative approaches to ensure timely completion of effects.
• Take ownership of a wide range of VFX (fire, smoke, magic, electricity, explosions, etc.) using various techniques in Houdini.
• Capable of picking up setups from other artists as well as creating looks from scratch.
• Serve as an active participant in team art discussions, critiques, and reviews.
• Research and collect references to help guide the look of VFX.
• Work within the established art styles of our wide range of Episodic, Film, Commercial, and Virtual projects.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in film, cinematics, games, or equivalent education/work experience
• Proven production experience crafting eye-catching effects using Houdini on multiple high-end VFX Episodic or Feature Films
• Proven experience in producing effects such as smoke, fire, clouds, water, steam, and explosions, plus experience with particle and voxel-based rendering
• Knowledge of one or more renderers commonly used in production: VRay, Redshift, Mantra
• Ability to adapt to various art styles and willingness to learn new skills and techniques
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to multi-task, set priorities, and problem solve
• Team Player with an openness for collaboration
• Calm under pressure and production deadlines

PLUSES:

• Knowledge and use of Python and HOM. VEX Scripts and C++ programming experience helpful.
• Experience creating procedural shaders.
• Ability to build FX concept art.
• Compositing experience with Nuke.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent degree in Computer Science, Visualization or Animation
• Knowledge of FTrack or other production shot tracking software

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and reel as part of your application; applications received without a reel will not be considered.

CoSA’s compensation and benefits package includes: 4% gross earnings paid in lieu of vacation, paid sick leave as well as extended health & dental insurance.

Successful interview candidates will be subject to a Verification of Employment and/or Education History check.