Sr CG Effects Artist

General Summary
The Sr Effects Artist is responsible for creating Character and Environment FX elements for lighting and compositing, which support the visual style and narrative of the film. This position will also be instrumental in developing creative and technical tools, as well as establishing pipeline related workflows.

Job Functions

• Design, create, and enhance the look of computer-generated FX and elements from initial concept through shot production.
• Under the supervision of the VFX Supervisor and/or Director, help establish and follow the narrative look of the film.
• Establish look development of computer-generated FX translated from 2D artwork.
• Design and implement generic FX element creation for production-independent effects library. 
• In conjunction with TDs and Production Technology, develop new tools to generate effects elements or enhance capabilities and workflow.
• Perform technical work in support of shot production using various production tools.
• Troubleshoot creative and technical issues; find elegant solutions to complex tasks.
• Partner with CG Modeling, Texturing, Lighting and Compositing to help support each departments’ FX integration requirements.
• Assist Lead with mentoring, training and development of talent within the department.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of high-end production experience in television or feature films as a CG FX artist and/or TD.
• Experience in producing effects such as smoke, fire, clouds, water, steam, destruction, using both procedural or physical simulation techniques.
• Proficiency with particle simulations in controlling the motion and look of particles.
• Knowledge of applicable software and platforms; Houdini 18.0 (or higher) experience.
• Knowledge of Houdini’s VEX and shading languages, a plus.
• Working knowledge of Mantra rendering, Nuke compositing, and Maya.
• Working knowledge of Renderman and Katana for lighting the effects.
• Experience with advanced lighting techniques such as Global Illumination, HDRI, subsurface scattering and real world lighting set ups, a plus.
• Experience with 3D paint packages, a plus.
• Modeling, Texturing and/or Lighting experience, a plus.
• Strong communication skills to work in a collaborative work environment.

Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk; stand; sit; use hands to operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear both in person and by telephone. The employee must lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee works under typical office conditions and is exposed to variable indoor temperatures. The noise level is usually quiet or moderate. In certain assignments, an employee may occasionally work near moving equipment and be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, airborne fumes and loud, prolonged noise (hearing protection required when using power tools).

Location
On-site in Hillsboro, OR 

Salary
Salary is commensurate with skills and experience.

Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

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