3D VFX Artist (Animation)

TL;DR

3D VFX Artist (Animation): Creating high-quality visual effects for teasers, trailers, and marketing videos with an accent on dynamic environmental effects such as smoke, fire, and water. Focus on integrating and optimizing VFX within the production pipeline and iterating based on creative feedback to enhance storytelling.

Location: Remote

Company

hirify.global is an independent animation studio based in Australia that creates original, long-form animated series for YouTube.

What you will do

• Create high-quality 3D visual effects including smoke, fire, water, explosions, and magic for marketing materials.
• Develop VFX that align with the show's specific visual style and storytelling.
• Integrate and optimize effects for animation shots within the production pipeline.
• Collaborate with Directors, Supervisors, and other artists to deliver polished visual results.
• Troubleshoot VFX and simulation issues to ensure technical stability.
• Maintain organized files and adhere to studio pipeline and production standards.

Requirements

• Proven experience creating high-quality visual effects for animation, film, television, or games.
• Strong understanding of simulation workflows, particles, dynamics, and procedural effects.
• Experience with industry-standard software such as Unreal Engine, Houdini, or Maya.
• Solid knowledge of lighting, rendering, and compositing principles as they relate to VFX.
• Strong artistic eye for timing, scale, motion, and visual impact.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and implement feedback.