Netflix Character FX Artist 

Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver 

991117483

What You’ll Do:

• Create hair, cloth, and fur simulation setups.

• Design procedural creature simulation rigs in Houdini following department standards and workflows.

• Collaborate closely with other departments to create realistic and stylized character effects.

• Be part of a dynamic team of passionate CFX artists dedicated to delivering high-quality work.

• Incorporate feedback from supervisors and directors to develop, refine and improve your work and the teams.

• Take part in internal training to boost CFX skills.

• Collaborate with grace, humility, inclusion, and open-mindedness.

What You’ll Need:

• Experience with software such as Houdini, Maya or similar 3D animation and effects tools. Preferred Houdini Vellum experience.

• Understanding of physics-based simulations for hair, cloth, muscle, feathers and other character-related effects.

• Strong sense of timing, weight, and motion in creating realistic effects.

• Ability to create both realistic and stylized effects as per project requirements.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members.

• Ability to articulate ideas and technical information clearly.

• Keen eye for detail to ensure high-quality effects that enhance the storytelling.

• Flexibility to adapt to different styles and techniques as required by various projects.

• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in character effects technology.

• Experience in a similar role within the film, gaming, or animation industry.

• Knowledge of scripting languages like VEX or Python for tool development and automation is a bonus.

• A portfolio showcasing a range of character effects work.

• Excellent verbal, written, and e-social communication skills.

Job is open for no less than 7 days and will be removed when the position is filled.