Description
Are you
an FX Artist who has a good level of shot production experience and the ability
to complete shots to a high quality? We have FX Artist roles available in
July.
What
you’ll get to do:
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Develop and testing FX toolsets and/or pipeline
methodologies pertaining to FX.
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Deliver shot FX to the highest standard.
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Provide
multiple creative solutions as per the creative requirements of a sequence or
shot.
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Communicate
with the VFX supervisor and FX supervision team in dallies session, clearly
describing the creative options, processes and potential issues
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Possess
the ability to quickly create setups for simulation and procedural animation.
·
Assist
with the development of prototypes/examples that clearly demonstrate the
creative requirements of the production then assist in the development and
dissemination of workflows based on these examples.
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Identify
problems, help debug issues and contribute to the improvement of the FX
pipeline through clear communication.
·
Senior Artists will mentor and advise character
FX artists and leads in technical aspects of their role.
What
you bring:
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5 + years’ experience on feature films, TV
and/or animated feature
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3 + years’ experience in Houdini including usage
of
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Vellum/Wire solvers
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RDB /Bullet solvers/grain solvers
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Particles solvers
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Flip Fluid solvers
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Smoke and fire solvers
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Procedural geometry solutions
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Ability to develop
complex rigid body, particle, smoke, cloth, wire and water
simulations in Houdini.
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Experience developing
procedural modeling and FX setups
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Ability to create and
manipulate basic shaders.
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Ability to develop FX
techniques and simulation rigs to achieve and optimize looks.
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Ability
to create digital assets for other team members.
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Ability to work collaboratively within a team
environment.
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Excellence in problem solving and balancing
quick turnaround with long term quality.
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Excellent attention to detail.
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Strong communication skills and the ability to
efficiently organise and prioritise work across multiple areas.
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to security reasons please do not include any links to Dropbox or Google Docs.
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information about Working Holiday Visas and company sponsored visas please go
to our FAQ
page.
To apply, please complete our online
application form via our website: https://www.animallogic.com/careers/jobs/locations/sydney/
Animal Logic is recognised as one of
the world’s leading independent creative digital studios, producing award
winning design, visual effects and animation for over 25 years. With studios in
Sydney and Vancouver and development offices in Sydney and Los Angeles, Animal
Logic continues to forge new partnerships and collaborations with leading
studios and filmmakers to develop and produce stories that resonate with a
global audience.
Animal Logic is currently in
production on Peter Rabbit 2.
Recent productions include Captain
Marvel, The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part, Peter Rabbit, The LEGO Ninjago Movie, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
and Alien: Covenant.
Other film credits include: The
LEGO Movie, Avengers:
Age of Ultron, The
Great Gatsby, Legend
of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole, 300, Happy
Feet and The
Matrix.
Animal Logic Entertainment (ALE) is
the production arm tasked with developing a strong slate of innovative,
commercially minded, story driven projects stamped with the visual and
technical innovation that has become the hallmark of the studios’ work. The
development slate, while eclectic and diverse, has a core focus on tent pole,
4-quadrant family feature animation and hybrid projects as well as filmmaker
driven and visually arresting live action/VFX films. ALE is currently in
production on Peter Rabbit 2.
Previous projects include Peter
Rabbit and Legend
of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole.
Truant Pictures, a subsidiary of
Animal Logic, collaborates with both emerging and established talent to develop
and produce thought-provoking genre films for an international audience. Truant
Pictures operates out of Animal Logic’s Sydney-based studio and Los Angeles
office, alongside ALE.
For over 25 years, Animal Logic has
remained committed to innovation, technical and creative excellence and most
importantly, creating a collaborative and storytelling culture with a unique
voice. We have BIG dreams!
For more information please visit our
website www.animallogic.com and check out our
social media accounts (Instagram and Facebook) to find out what
it’s like to be a part of the Animal Logic family!