Job Description

At Cinesite Vancouver, we are starting to look for FX artists to join our team! If you want to join a fast-paced studio, apply now!
Our FX Team
At Cinesite Vancouver, the FX department is responsible for the simulation and animation of all types of effects. Our team is made up of junior, intermediate, senior artists, leads and supervisors, all of whom play an integral part in production. In FX we look for a balance of technical and artistic skills. As well as working collaboratively as a team, we work closely with the lighting department.
What you will be doing

• Troubleshoot some technical issues and flag workflow inefficiencies
• Identify blockers and improvements, and provide information to Leads and Supervisors for resolutions
• Take responsibility for shots and/or assets and ask for support when needed
• Work collaboratively with other departments for optimization, solving issues and ensuring continuity
• Work with senior members of the team in order to produce the best possible work
• Communicate to all in a respectful manner regardless of level

What you bring to the team

• Proficient in Houdini
• Efficient time management and strong understanding of resource management
• Good problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Eye for detail and continuity
• Good at creating high quality digital elements and simulations (fire, smoke, water, bubbles, dust, particles etc.)
• Good at creating setups, rigs and assets to be used by others: HDA’s, shading, render and lighting setups,
• Good understanding of Lighting as it pertains to the FX department
• Good eye for detail, sense of timing and knowledge of techniques
• Foundational knowledge of Nuke compositing

Cinesite Vancouver welcomes and encourages applications from people who require work accommodations. Reasonable accommodations may be requested for reasons including but not limited to mental health, physical disability, religious practices, medical conditions. Please let us know if you need any accommodation.
Our studio is built on respect and inclusion - we strive to create a safe place for all to come to work (or to work remotely)