Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Curated is a company that provides creative services for content creators. They are seeking an FX Artist who will work in Houdini to create high-quality simulations and effects based on client briefs and internal direction.
Responsibilities
- The FX artist will set up & adjust your own realistic FX sims (fire, explosions, smoke, liquids, particles, cloth, hair, crowds, etc.), and light, shade and provide slapcomps of FX work for both internal and client reviews
- Attend dailies sessions with the project team and work proactively to contribute to creative problem solving
- Apply creative and technical feedback as it is provided from the project leads
- Communicate clearly and frequently with the project team
Skills
- Proficient in Houdini, Maya, Nuke and other necessary software
- Ability to create custom setups or pickup previously built setups
- Experienced in lighting and shading your own shots
- Working knowledge of programming software such as Python, Maya API
- Demonstrated ability working with strict deadlines and under pressure
- Ability to take direction and find creative solutions during the iterative process
- Strong attention to detail
Benefits
- A comprehensive package of health, retirement, and insurance benefits and paid time off
- Retirement, select insurance benefits, and where required by law, health benefits
Company Overview
Curated was formed in the fall of 2017 as an amalgamation of some of the most acclaimed talents throughout the VFX industry who joined forces to build a better, more innovative, state-of-the-art visual effects company. It was founded in 2017, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is http://powerhousevfx.com/.