Zoic Studios

BC, Houdini Character FX Artist - Expression of Interest

Vancouver, BC, Canada - Contracted

Houdini Character FX Artist - Expression of Interest

This position is based in Vancouver. All applicants MUST reside in British Columbia, Canada.

Expression of Interest - This posting is an opportunity to submit your resume for future consideration; this is not a role that is open at this time. We anticipate this role may be open in the future, but we are not actively hiring for the position. If you would like to be considered for this potential role, please submit your resume. If the role becomes available, you may receive an email or call from a recruiter.

About Zoic 

Zoic Studios is a Visual Effects company that specializes in high end visual effects for television, film, and advertising. Our mantra is Visual Evolution - we focus on every part of the process, from the final picture to the pipeline used to create them.   

Are you looking for your next creative and technical challenge? Come join our team! 

Why Join Zoic? 

•    We are an Artist owned and operated VFX studio.  
•    We love what we do and always stay curious about new technology and techniques. 
•    We respect work/life balance in a hectic industry.  
•    We work with a team from all walks of life and backgrounds. 

Position Overview 

Zoic is interested in hearing from Houdini Character FX Artist for any future openings in 2024.

The Houdini CFX Artist is experienced in all areas of character FX, proficient in Houdini, and has held previous positions within an FX or Character FX team. The CFX Artist will work together with the Asset team to determine the best artistic and technical approach associated with each character & creature. 
 
Responsibilities: 

  • Proficient with Houdini Cloth and Hair. 
  • Create Houdini node networks for various CFX driven Items on characters and creatures (Vellum Cloth, Hair, Tetrahedral Softbody, FEM Solver). 
  • Confidence building CFX setups and running shots. 
  • Work closely with Groom Artists to solve technical challenges and adjust hair grooms to satisfy show requirements. 
  • Receive artistic request and translate it into a technically efficient digital scene 
  • Able to Quality Check cached geometry 
  • Identify, debug, and correct, any problems with cached geometry 
  • Ensure that all shot assets can be cached and put into the lighting pipeline 
  • Create workflows/tools/solutions for oneself and other team members 

 Experience Required: 

  • Minimum 3+ years of visual effects experience using Houdini
  • 3+ years education in VFX with Houdini and 1+ years of professional visual effects. 
  • Experience with Houdini is a MUST. 
  • Experience running simulations on cloth and hair with vellum is a MUST. 
  • Knowledge of VEX and Python a plus. 
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines. 
  • Experience in Houdini desired and prioritized - specifically Vellum 
  • Experience with vellum muscle animation/simulation is a plus. 
  • Experience with scripting languages is a plus. 
  • Experience with grooming is a plus. 

Bonus - but not required 

  • Familiarity using Shotgun/Shotgrid  

Additional information

  • British Columbia Employees Pay Range: $35 - $60   (The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position)
  • Candidates MUST be located in British Columbia. At the moment this is a remote 'work from home' position with the option of working within our studio.
  • Zoic does not cover relocation costs.
  • All remote positions require the candidate to have a reliable internet connection via ethernet and work on Pacific Standard Time.
  • This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.
  • Due to the sheer volume of applications we receive, we regret that only those selected to interview will be contacted.
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