Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Work on complex visual effects animation problems such as the realistic fluids, fire (smoke, etc.), debris, cloth and hair
• Create photo realistic moving images using 3ds Max, Maya and other 2D and 3D software
• Big pluses are experience in one or more of the following: fluids, Fume FX, thinking particles, particle flow, and Havok (rigid body sim engine).
• Work closely with lighters and animators to provide for the seamless integration of visual effects animation elements with computer generated imagery generated by other departments
• Good understanding of real world phenomena, composition, physical motion, weight, balance, texture and form

Education, Experience, and Skills Required

• At least 3 years technical direction experience or examples demonstrating equivalent
• Must have completed multiple, complex FX shots on a feature VFX film.
• Education in computer science, mathematics, physics, or engineering is preferred a big plus but not essential
• Strong knowledge of both 2D and 3D computer graphics techniques
• Strong understanding of the CG pipeline
• Scripting and shading experience preferred
• Ability to problem solve and predict potential problems with assigned tasks.
• Ability to take direction positively, work well within a team and thrive under the pressure of tight deadlines