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FX Artist - Paw Patrol 3

Mikros Animation

Montreal, QC 11-22-2024
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
Job Description
Mikros Animation is a global CGI animation creative studio. Providing filmmakers with top-tier animation and CGI services through a complete range of front and back-end creative services to bring unforgettable and stylized stories to life in every format, for every platform.

We provide end-to-end animation services, uniting industry-leading talent across our global network of creative studios located in Montreal, Paris and Bangalore.

We help filmmakers define and develop their vision from script to screen, making every project truly unique.

Job Description:

L'artiste Fx participe à la création des différents FX du film sous la direction des Superviseurs FX et CG. Il s'appuie à la fois sur des compétences techniques solides et un sens esthétique développé pour produire des FX de haute qualité, fidèles au style du film.

Il sera responsable de la création de setup et de la propagation des simulations tels que du feu, de la fumée, de l'eau, des particules, etc., dans les shots.

La fabrication de ces FX se feront dans le respect du workflow technique interne et de la vision artistique établie sur le projet.    

Responsabilités
• Assurer la réalisation des effets dans les délais, le budget et au niveau de qualité requis par le Superviseur FX et le Lead FX;
• Adresser les problématiques techniques;
• Identifier les bonnes pratiques et les approches nécessaires;
• Travailler étroitement avec la production et assurer la livraison des effets dans les délais prescrits;
• Travailler en collaboration avec le Lead FX pour atteindre les visuels requis;
• Vérifier que les FX générés soient optimisés pour le rendu.
• L'artiste sera en charge de vérifier ses exports dans le logiciel de rendu afin d'être certain qu'ils correspondent aux setups validés par le client.

Qualifications
• Détenir un diplôme d'études collégiales en infographie 3D/spécialisation animation 3D; 
• Expertise des logiciels Maya, Houdini, (Katana, Arnold et Nuke sont un atout)
• Connaissance de Python/Mel (un atout)
• Connaissance des techniques d'effets telles que les particules, fumée, feu, poussière, explosions et fluides
• Compétences en résolution de problèmes techniques
• Expérience en long métrage d'animation est un atout
• Excellent sens de la communication et compétences en organisation
• Éthique de travail axée sur le dynamisme et la collaboration
• Capacité de s'acquitter de tâches multiples, d'établir les priorités et résoudre les problèmes

Additional Job Description:

The Fx Artist participates in the creation of the film's various FX under the direction of the FX Supervisor and the CG Supervisor. He relies on both strong technical skills and a developed aesthetic sense to produce high quality FX, true to the style of the film.

He will be responsible for the creation of setups and the propagation of simulations such as fire, smoke, water, particles, etc., in the shots.

Responsabilities
• Ensuring effects are achieved on time, on budget and that the level of quality required by the FX Supervisor and Lead FX are met;
• Address technical issues;
• Identify best practices and approaches needed;
• Work closely with the production and ensure the delivery of the goods within the allocated time;
• Work in collaboration with Lead FX to achieve the visual requirements.
• Check that the generated FX are optimized for rendering.
• The artist will be in charge of checking his exports in the rendering software to make sure they match the setups validated by the client.
• The manufacturing of these FX will be done in accordance with the internal technical workflow and the artistic vision established on the project.

Qualifications
• College diploma in 3D graphic arts/3D animation; 
• Software Expertise Maya, Houdini, (Katana, Arnold and Nuke are an asset)
• Knowledge of Python / Mel (an asset)
• Knowledge of effects techniques such as particles, smoke, fire, dust, explosions and fluids
• Skills in solving technical problems
• Experience in feature film animation is an asset
• Excellent communication skills and organizational skills
• Work ethic focused on dynamism and collaboration
• Ability to perform multiple tasks, prioritize and solve problems

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gkmpbk-18-218-13-221-42 in your application.

Company Profile
Mikros Animation

Technicolor is home to the world's premiere portfolio of visual effects brands, services, and creative innovations. With locations that span the globe, and service offerings tailored to the specific creative and storytelling needs of each project, we power premium content. Our diverse family of VFX brands includes: MPC, The Mill, MR. X, Mikros MPC Advertising, and Technicolor VFX. Each studio has their own unique approach to help storytellers create out of this world experiences.