Artiste Sénior Pigiste d'effets (FX)
Core
Senior FX Artist creating photorealistic simulations (fire, smoke, fluids, destructions, abstract effects) for high-end VFX projects.
Role type
Senior IC VFX FX Artist
Builds
Photorealistic visual effects for film and television productions
Domain
Entertainment (Film/TV) VFX
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> production ML models (Incorrect mapping in thought, correcting to: production visual effects)
Required skills
Houdini (Pyro, Flip, RBD, Vellum, SOPs), complex simulation creation, cache optimization, technical problem solving, USD, Solaris, basic Nuke compositing, Arnold and Karma rendering
Preferred skills
Flow Production Tracking, Houdini tool development, Python scripting, VEX scripting
Responsibilities
Produce complex simulations (smoke, fire, explosions, liquids, destructions, magic/abstract effects) adhering to artistic and technical directives; Maintain high autonomy in FX task management from setup to final render; Ensure rigorous quality control of files, caches, and workfiles before submission; Propose simple, effective artistic solutions aligned with project vision; Optimize caches and ensure setup stability while respecting internal technical conventions; Collaborate with Pipeline team to integrate or test new tools as needed; Verify effect compatibility with other departments (layout, lighting, comp).
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
