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FX TD - Intermediate - 3 months Contract
FX TD - Intermediate - 3 months Contract
Summary
The FX TD is responsible for delivering high quality work for Image Engine shows within the assigned timeframe. They will apply notes provided by the FX Supervisors/FX Leads.
Category
Special Effects
Technical Director
Location
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Time Period
3 Months
Posted Date
Jun 06, 2023
Start Date
Jul 24, 2023
End Date
Oct 27, 2023
Job Description
3 months Contract - End of July to End of October
The FX TD is responsible for delivering high quality work for Image Engine shows within the assigned timeframe. They will apply notes provided by the FX Supervisors/FX Leads. They will proactively seek solutions with FX Leads and members of other departments. They will identify and troubleshoot problems as needed and will ask for assistance when necessary to ensure effective use of time and resources. FX TDs will communicate with other departments to ensure they are receiving data to resolve shot related problems.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The FX TD is responsible for delivering high quality work for Image Engine shows within the assigned timeframe. They will apply notes provided by the FX Supervisors/FX Leads. They will proactively seek solutions with FX Leads and members of other departments. They will identify and troubleshoot problems as needed and will ask for assistance when necessary to ensure effective use of time and resources. FX TDs will communicate with other departments to ensure they are receiving data to resolve shot related problems.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create multiple types of realistic and believable effects (ie. rigid body and particle dynamics, procedural geometry generation, fluid dynamics and cloth simulations) with a solid understanding of the pipelines methodologies.
- Working with your Lead to address critiques and comments while providing solutions to aesthetic issues. You’re expected to improve the shot by maintaining a quality level as described by your Supervisor/ Lead.
- Manage time and resources to meet weekly targets
- Provide dailied versions for assigned tasks in an agreed upon time by your Supervisor/ Lead
- Attend dailies, reviews, and team meetings as required
- Work with FX team, as required, to maintain shot continuity; as well as, support other departments (Lighting, Compositing, etc) to ensure information is communicated up and down the pipeline
- Provide input regarding existing tools and interfaces for FX pipeline and provide solutions for technical problems that may arise in a shot, sequence or with a film format
- Estimate the time required for tasks and provide accurate progress reports
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- 3 years+ of feature film/TV FX experience
- Higher education in related fields is a plus
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Technical skills
Technical skills
- Solid knowledge and demonstrated work experience in Houdini
- Understanding of Vex scripting
- Python scripting is a bonus
- Experience with Arnold
- Experience with other solvers and simulation tools (e.g. Naiad, realflow, Bullet, Blastcode, etc) is a bonus
- ability to pick up large FX setups and run shots
- Excellent eye for detail for quality control
Core skills
- Ability to manage notes and shot tasks
- Ability to troubleshoot and deal with competing priorities
- The ability to work alongside, communicate with, and understand the requirements of Animators, CG and VFX Supervisors, Assets Department, Creature FX, Lighting, Comp, R&D and Pipeline developers
- The drive to learn new methodology and workflows
- Excellent problem solver who can focus on detail, while maintaining the whole picture
- Excellent time management and communication skills
Job Type
Contract
Weekly Limit
N/A
Shift
Day
Attached Files
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