CFX Artist

TL;DR

CFX Artist: Design and create realistic character effects and simulations for film and television projects, with an accent on cloth, hair, fur, muscle, and skin. Focus on integrating effects seamlessly into the VFX pipeline, maintaining artistic direction, and collaborating with animation and lighting teams.

Location: Onsite in Vancouver, Canada

Salary: $100,000–$120,000 CAD annually

Company

hirify.global, a Sony Pictures Entertainment company with a 23-year history, creates industry-leading Visualization, Virtual Production, and Visual Effects for premium Film and Episodic content.

What you will do

• Collaborate closely with the VFX Supervisor, Animation Team, and other departments to create dynamic and visually stunning character effects for film and television projects.
• Design and create a wide variety of realistic visual effects and simulations, including character cloth, hair, fur, muscle, and skin.
• Ensure seamless integration of character effects into the overall visual effects pipeline, while maintaining the artistic and technical direction of the project.
• Revise simulations based on client and supervisor feedback and coordinate with the Lighting team for smooth integration of FX elements.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 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 Houdini and other related tools used in character effects.
• Extensive knowledge of simulation techniques for cloth, hair, fur, muscle, and skin, with a solid understanding of physics, anatomy, and motion principles.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to manage time effectively, meet project deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.

Nice to have

• Experience using Shotgrid

Culture & Benefits

• Annual salary range of $100,000–$120,000 CAD, dependent on skills, experience, and qualifications.
• Benefits may vary by location due to regional regulations and company policies.
• Opportunity to work in an equal opportunity employer environment.