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FX Artist

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Unless specified below as an in-office/in-person position, this is a remote opportunity. All remote positions require applicants to have a reliable internet connection.  The health and wellbeing of our employees are of the utmost importance. It is our policy to maintain vaccinated offices for those working out of our physical work locations.

 

Ingenuity Studios brings heart and depth to storytelling, pushing the boundaries of technology and imagination. We focus on quality no matter the complexity, and we are involved right from the start, benefitting the entire production. By integrating post-production from start to finish, a storyteller’s capabilities expand, making the seemingly impossible attainable. We are an independent, artist-founded studio with boundless creativity. We are passionate about our work, and take great pride in the results. Ingenuity Studios is focused on creating visuals the world has never seen before while fostering a fun, collaborative, high-performing culture that strives for excellence.

Our Vancouver office is seeking experienced FX Houdini Artists to work alongside members of the CG Department and work collaboratively with our Compositing Department on a variety of traditional and complex particle and dynamics based visual effects work. This work is including but not limited to rigid bodies, smoke, fire, liquids, and lightning. We are looking for those who will balance both technical and creative needs to creating compelling, realistic visual effects.

Ingenuity Studios offers competitive benefits including extended healthcare, paid vacation, and holidays. We also have a beautiful spacious office located in Yaletown.
 
Term: Full-time, Permanent
Language of work:  English
Two positions are available to be filled.

Responsibilities:

  • Create well organized tools, scripts, and set-ups to facilitate efficient or automated workflows that can be used by other members of the crew; 
  • Work on a wide range of tasks including: hard surface modeling, kitbashing, organic modeling, sculpting, texturing in Mari or Substance Painter, shading, and lighting; and
  • Create physics-based effects such as fire, smoke, water, and various kinds of destruction based on real-world simulation or objects.

 

Requirements:

  • Expertise in water and ocean simulation, including atmospheric conditions, wave generation, and light interaction;
  • Asset development (HDA’s) and technical troubleshooting;
  • A balance of both technical and creative needs to create compelling, realistic visual effects;
  • Excellent knowledge of Houdini;
  • Strong problem solving and math skills;
  • Extensive experience building digital assets;
  • A strong understanding of physics and natural phenomena;
  • The ability to multitask and work productively in a high-pressure environment;
  • The ability to take direction well and implement feedback with a positive attitude;
  • Troubleshooting and proactive and resourceful problem solving; and
  • The ability to create well-organized tools, scripts, and set-ups to facilitate efficient or automated workflows that can be used by other members of the crew.

 

*All qualified candidates are required to take and pass our FX Artists Test.

 

We continue to support a remote working environment for our team and facilitate the option for interested employees to work out of our open offices for hybrid work. 

We are searching for the most creative, driven, and resourceful individuals to join our team. If that describes you and you've been looking for a studio to help you achieve your creative goals, then please apply here: https://boards.greenhouse.io/ingenuitystudios/jobs/5031872004

Thank you to all applicants that apply. We will contact you if you are selected for a personal interview. No phone calls and/or agencies please. As part of our interview process, you may be subject to background inquiries.

 

BC Pay Range

$32 - $42 CAD

Ingenuity Studios is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Ingenuity Studios is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. At Ingenuity Studios, we embrace diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. 

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