Responsibilities

• Use an array of commercial and proprietary software tools to produce photorealistic simulations of real-world phenomena while developing innovative solutions to complex problems
• Produce test and often final renders of FX elements for a shot
• Create working test composites for review by the CG Supervisor, Creative Director and Producer
• Work in partnership with lighters & compositors to ensure shots are delivered to the very highest standard
• Stay on schedule and meet deadlines while maintaining the highest quality of work

Requirements

• 5+ years of similar experience in either feature films and/or visual effects.
• Knowledge and experience creating run time game engine FX is an asset.
• Extensive particle and fluid simulation experience producing effects such as smoke, fire, clouds, water, steam and explosions, plus experience with particle rendering voxel based systems
• An eye for detail, good sense of timing, and thorough understanding of techniques and technologies relating to physical simulation in computer graphics
• Extensive knowledge of Houdini
• Familiarity with pipeline issues and problem solving
• Knowledge of a node based compositing application (Nuke preferred), and a solid understanding of the compositing process
• Strong understanding of Linux/Unix based operating systems
• Creative problem solver with good attention to detail
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining high quality results
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as alone