FX/CFX Artist (Visual Effects)

TL;DR

FX/CFX Artist (Visual Effects): Creating realistic and captivating character effects for film and television projects with an accent on cloth, hair, fur, muscle, and skin simulations. Focus on integrating character effects seamlessly into the VFX pipeline and translating physics, anatomy, and motion into visually appealing effects.

Location: Must be located in Germany with the right to work without sponsorship.

Company

hirify.global is a visual effects company that contributes skills to the creation of realistic and captivating characters and creatures for film and television projects.

What you will do

• Collaborate closely with the VFX Supervisor, Animation Team, and other departments to create dynamic character effects.
• Design and create a wide variety of realistic visual effects and simulations, including character cloth, hair, fur, muscle, and skin.
• Ensure the integration of character effects seamlessly into the overall visual effects pipeline.
• Utilize industry-standard software and tools such as Maya and Houdini to achieve desired visual effects.
• Revise simulations based on client and supervisor feedback in a timely manner.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience as a CFX Artist in the visual effects industry, with a focus on film and television projects.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating a deep understanding of character effects and their integration into visual storytelling.
• Proficient in industry-standard software such as Maya, Houdini, and ZBrush.
• Extensive knowledge of simulation techniques for cloth, hair, fur, muscle, and skin.
• Solid understanding of physics, anatomy, and motion principles.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Nice to have

• Experience using Shotgrid.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on exciting film and television projects.
• Be part of a talented European team pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling.
• Guidance and mentorship opportunities within a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Benefits may vary by location due to regional regulations and company policies.