CG Generalist/Character FX Artist

Description

Nitrogen Studios Vancouver is looking for a CG Generalist/Character FX Artist to join us on a new CGI animated feature film, Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg’s “Sausage Party”.

The CG Generalist/CFX Artist is proficient in all areas of Animation production, and possesses an above average eye for detail. The ideal candidate is well versed in the Animation Front-End Pipeline leading up to Lighting with strong experience or desire in Character FX and Finaling.

 Responsibilities: 

• Conduct Hair grooms and Cloth simulations using Yeti and Maya nCloth

• Compare accuracy of cached geometry with approved animation

• Check for and fix penetration and intersection problems

• Check for and fix continuity issues

• Confirm that all shot assets are cached and shaded for lighting

• Identify, and correct, any problems with cached geo

• Promptly act on shot fixes as they come up

• Maintain and check Shot inventory via manifest before Animation and Lighting
  
  

 Skills and Requirements:  

• Minimum 3-5+ years of experience producing high resolution CGI content and effects

• Expert in Maya

• Experience with Rigging

• Experience compositing in Nuke

• Experience with hair, fur, and dynamics is a plus

• Experience with Yeti, Houdini, Shotgun and/or ncloth a plus

• Must be a collaborative team player and problem solver

• Must provide accurate time estimates

• Must be meticulous and organized with asset management

• Excellent technical and artistic communication skills required

• Self-motivated and ability to work independently or collaboratively

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines

• BC residents preferred, but not required