Houdini Artist
Method Studios - Santa Monica, CA
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Design and animate high quality, photo-real effects (dust, fire, smoke,
explosions, debris, clouds, etc.) that meet all technical and aesthetic
standards for the project

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Work within the show structure and production deadlines to complete all tasks

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Integrate created elements into scenes with lighting, shadows, reflections,
etc.

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Work closely with Lighting Artist and Compositors to ensure all effects will
work smoothly within the show pipeline

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Produce look tests based on provided reference materials

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Has good communication skills and is able to take direction from FX Leads and
FX TDs

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We are looking for enthusiastic, dedicated team players who are looking to start
their careers in Feature and Commercial VFX

Requirements

Degree
in Animation, Arts, Fine Arts or equivalent production experience

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Proficient with Houdini

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Knowledge of any and/or all of the following: rigid body and particle dynamics,
volume modeling and rendering, procedural geometry generation and fluid
dynamics

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Strong understanding of physical dynamics and natural phenomena

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Experience with one or more other professional software packages such as Maya,
Nuke is a plus

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Proficiency in shading and rendering techniques, ideally both Mantra and
Renderman

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Requires strong technical knowledge and organizational skills

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Python scripting is a plus

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About this company
Method Studios is an award-winning international visual effects group with facilities in Los Angeles, Vancouver, New York, Chicago, London,...