Senior FX TD - Contract

The Senior FX Artist works closely with our VFX Supervisor to help develop and craft a variety of effects for TV/Film projects. You will be offering a wide range of both creative and technical solutions to project requirements, as well as having a sense of being self driven. You will be able to work on realistic and stylised effects, simulations for fluids/ocean, soft body, rigid body - and many unique elements linked to the show/film you are on! A proactive nature will be required because a lot of the FX work is both awesome, and challenging - and we get a lot of VFX heavy work due to the nature of our studio.

This contract would initially be for a 6+month period but there is also the possibility to extend further or look at something a little shorter - we can be flexible!

RESPONSIBILITIES:-
• Create a variety of FX based assets under direction from the VFX Supervisor.
• Work on creating simulations for environmental and character based effects to a highly polished level.
• Create FX using Pyro, Fluids, Vellum, Smoke, and more within Houdini.
• Work with the leads and the CG Director to explore and suggest solutions to technical and cretaive challenges.
• Provide assistance to other FX Artists on approaches to work or technical aspects of Houdini where you have opportunity.

SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS:
• Good knowledge of Houdini
• Good knowledge of 3D Studio Max or Maya
• Experience working with Nuke to create 'slap comps'

BONUS:
• Knowledge of UE4 is very useful.
• Knowledge of VRay is very useful.
• Understanding of character FX sims in Houdini, such as hair or fur sims is going to be advantageous.

MUST HAVE SKILLS & QUALITIES
• A strong portfolio is a must, that shows multiple examples of quality FX work. Please note at least some examples but be in Houdini to exhibit your ability to use this software
• Good eye for final FX creation, ability to craft high end examples that would suit top tier productions.
• Exhibit good organisational skills.
• Be motivated, self-disciplined.
• Perform well under deadline pressure in a fast paced environment, prioritising different tasks to achieve the project goals.

PACKAGE/WHAT WE OFFER:
• Fantastic, vibrant and creative work atmosphere with highly experienced production team.
• Excellent development studios both in Manchester city centre and Lancashire countryside.
State of the art equipment, facilities and software.
• Collaborative and inclusive culture –real opportunity to work across multiple areas and grow.
• Very competitive rates along with the ability to work remotely if required or preferred.