CG Effects Artist

General Summary
The CG Effects Artist is responsible for creating character and environment effects elements for lighting and compositing to support the visual style and narrative of the film. 

Job Functions

• Create and enhance the look of computer-generated effects and elements from initial concept through shot production.
• Publish effects elements using Houdini, Katana and Renderman to our Lighting department to help support initial look development.
• Establish look development of computer-generated effects translated from 2D artwork.
• Create and implement generic effects element creation for production-independent effects library. 
• Collaborate with VFX and Pipeline Technical Directors (TDs) to develop new tools to generate effects elements as well as enhance capabilities and workflow.
• Perform technical work in support of shot production using various production tools, and help troubleshoot and develop creative? solutions to complex tasks.
• Partner with CG Modeling, Texturing, Lighting and Compositing teams to help support each departments’ effects integration requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of high-end production experience in television or feature films as a CG Effects Artist and/or TD.
• Experience in producing effects such as smoke, fire, clouds, water, steam, destruction, etc. using both procedural and 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, required.
• Working knowledge of Mantra rendering, Nuke compositing and Maya, required.
• Working knowledge of Renderman and Katana for lighting effects, required.
• Knowledge of Houdini’s VEX and shading languages, preferred.
• Experience with advanced lighting techniques such as Global Illumination, HDRI, subsurface scattering and real-world lighting set ups, preferred.
• Experience in Houdini Crowd setup and simulation, a plus.
• Experience with 3D paint packages, a plus.
• Modeling, Texturing and/or Lighting experience, a plus.
• Strong communication skills to perform 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.

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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