About the role
Houdini FX Artist
This position is based in Vancouver. All applicants must reside in British Columbia
About Us
Zoic Studios is a creative collective focused on the intersection of storytelling, strategy, technology, and design.
Partnership, integrity, and enthusiasm are our founding principles. “Visual Evolution” is our mission. Through the evolution of story, art, and technology our aim is to broaden the audience for the moving image.
We apply these principles to our work on some of the most VFX intensive projects out there. We like a challenge. Do you?
Summary of Position
Zoic Vancouver is currently seeking a Houdini FX Artist who will be working with a small team of artists to create stunning photoreal destruction sequences for a new episodic project.
Responsibilities
- Create photoreal dynamic effects utilizing Houdini
- Develop execution strategies for complex simulations
- Comfortable taking direction from the CG supervisor and creative director
- Great at problem solving, and devising creative solutions to complete complicated effects shots
Qualifications
- 4+ years experience working as a dynamics artist in Film, Commercials, or Episodic Television
- A portfolio that demonstrates a variety of photo-real dynamic effects. Examples of fluids/water, etc. a bonus
- Advanced knowledge of Houdini particle systems
- Comfortable with R&D for complicated effects
- A portfolio that demonstrates a variety of photo-real dynamic effects
Additional information
- British Columbia Senior Employees Pay Range: $50 - $65 (The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position)
- Candidates MUST be located in British Columbia, Canada. At the moment this is a remote (work from home) position with the option of working within our studio.
- Zoic does not cover relocation costs.
- All remote positions require the candidate to have a reliable internet connection via ethernet and work on Pacific Standard Time.
- This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.
- Due to the sheer volume of applications, we receive, we regret that only those selected to interview will be contacted.
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About Zoic Studios
"Visual Evolution" is our mission-to evolve the story, art, and technology of the moving image, and through this evolution, broaden the audience for moving images.
Partnership, integrity, and enthusiasm are the key founding principles at Zoic. Our projects are born in think tanks, where every idea has value and potential. Good ideas are fleshed out, and a plan for achieving a visual representation of the idea is set early in the creative process. During production we remain accountable to our word and, as changes occur, we change together. We believe that partnerships that remain intact finish with integrity. Most importantly, we love what we do.
Zoic is a company of accomplished artists and producers who understand story, process, and relationships. Our team has a proven record of success. They are masters in their fields of 3D, Compositing, and Production Management. Their reputations, in turn, attract additional talent and encourage a strong work ethic.
We have built a digital infrastructure, which is flexible and strong to support the staff. It is a "liquid" pipeline, designed by our team for rapid expansion and contraction. It is resolution- independent and changeable based on project needs. Leading visual technology firms provide additional support and insight to the latest methods. We work with these partners as we do with our creative partners: by promoting visual evolution as fast as technology allows.
What we do can seem complex and foreign--even incomprehensible. It is our intention to educate and encourage others to embrace this change and together create something new.
About the role
Houdini FX Artist
This position is based in Vancouver. All applicants must reside in British Columbia
About Us
Zoic Studios is a creative collective focused on the intersection of storytelling, strategy, technology, and design.
Partnership, integrity, and enthusiasm are our founding principles. “Visual Evolution” is our mission. Through the evolution of story, art, and technology our aim is to broaden the audience for the moving image.
We apply these principles to our work on some of the most VFX intensive projects out there. We like a challenge. Do you?
Summary of Position
Zoic Vancouver is currently seeking a Houdini FX Artist who will be working with a small team of artists to create stunning photoreal destruction sequences for a new episodic project.
Responsibilities
- Create photoreal dynamic effects utilizing Houdini
- Develop execution strategies for complex simulations
- Comfortable taking direction from the CG supervisor and creative director
- Great at problem solving, and devising creative solutions to complete complicated effects shots
Qualifications
- 4+ years experience working as a dynamics artist in Film, Commercials, or Episodic Television
- A portfolio that demonstrates a variety of photo-real dynamic effects. Examples of fluids/water, etc. a bonus
- Advanced knowledge of Houdini particle systems
- Comfortable with R&D for complicated effects
- A portfolio that demonstrates a variety of photo-real dynamic effects
Additional information
- British Columbia Senior Employees Pay Range: $50 - $65 (The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position)
- Candidates MUST be located in British Columbia, Canada. At the moment this is a remote (work from home) position with the option of working within our studio.
- Zoic does not cover relocation costs.
- All remote positions require the candidate to have a reliable internet connection via ethernet and work on Pacific Standard Time.
- This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.
- Due to the sheer volume of applications, we receive, we regret that only those selected to interview will be contacted.
LfvsV7KS84
About Zoic Studios
"Visual Evolution" is our mission-to evolve the story, art, and technology of the moving image, and through this evolution, broaden the audience for moving images.
Partnership, integrity, and enthusiasm are the key founding principles at Zoic. Our projects are born in think tanks, where every idea has value and potential. Good ideas are fleshed out, and a plan for achieving a visual representation of the idea is set early in the creative process. During production we remain accountable to our word and, as changes occur, we change together. We believe that partnerships that remain intact finish with integrity. Most importantly, we love what we do.
Zoic is a company of accomplished artists and producers who understand story, process, and relationships. Our team has a proven record of success. They are masters in their fields of 3D, Compositing, and Production Management. Their reputations, in turn, attract additional talent and encourage a strong work ethic.
We have built a digital infrastructure, which is flexible and strong to support the staff. It is a "liquid" pipeline, designed by our team for rapid expansion and contraction. It is resolution- independent and changeable based on project needs. Leading visual technology firms provide additional support and insight to the latest methods. We work with these partners as we do with our creative partners: by promoting visual evolution as fast as technology allows.
What we do can seem complex and foreign--even incomprehensible. It is our intention to educate and encourage others to embrace this change and together create something new.