Starz Animation is Hiring - Effects Artist - Particles

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Starz Animation in Toronto is hiring an FX Particles Artist.

Job Description

The Effects Artist creates effects for assigned shots using Maya and works with the Lead Effects Artist to ensure that all individually assigned Effects deliverables are completed fully and in line with the production schedule and the Director’s overall vision. This role attends Effects reviews for assigned sequences, troubleshoots and debugs shot problems and escalates technical issues as required, and maintains a convention of file naming structures for all shots that is compatible within the Starz Animation pipeline. The Effects Artist is required to remain current and up-to-date in effects techniques through industry research and training, and perform additional duties as required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Create effects for assigned shots using Maya, ensuring continuity and flow within and between shots and sequences

• Work with Lead Effects Artist to ensure that all individually assigned Effects deliverables are completed fully and in line with production schedule and Director’s overall vision

• Attend Effects reviews for assigned sequences

• Troubleshoot and debug shot problems and escalate technical issues as required

• Maintain a convention of file naming structures for all shots that is compatible within the Starz Animation production pipeline

• Remain current and up-to-date in effects techniques through industry research and training

• Perform additional duties as required

Required Skills/Experience

• 3+ years CG visual effects experience in a Maya production environment

• Feature film experience an asset

• Completed post-secondary education classical or 3D animation, art fundamentals, or other relevant area of study

• Good working knowledge of Maya FX tools, Houdini, and Real Flow

• Experience with Maya particles/dynamics and particle expressions

• Background in traditional art an asset

• Basic understanding of animation styles and techniques and the animation production pipeline as a whole

• Good creative and technical problem solving skills

• Ability to learn quickly and comprehend custom in-house production tools

• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet tight deadlines, and perform to standard in a fast-paced environment

• Experience with Maya Fluids as well as some knowledge of the development and design of FX water

• Working knowledge of any or all of the following a plus:

• Cloth dynamics (NCloth and/or Syflex)

• Compositing principles (preferably using Fusion)

• Any scripting language

All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada right now.

Send reel/resume/links to:

Recruitment Manager Lance LeFort at Lance'dot'lefort@starz.com or apply at the website www.starzanimation.com in the careers section.

-no phone calls please