Artiste FX Senior / Senior FX Artist - 4 Month Contract
Pixomondo
Montreal, QCThis is a Full Time Job
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Pixomondo is seeking a Senior FX Artist for a 4-month contract in Montreal, QC, Canada, to design and create realistic visual effects, including water, destruction, smoke, fire, and the supernatural, while collaborating with the lighting team and ensuring high-quality output.
- Salary: Not mentioned
- Workplace Requirements: Must live in and be eligible to work in Montreal, QC, Canada
- Years of Experience Required: 5+ years as an FX Artist in a production environment
- Education Requirements: Not mentioned
- Hard Skills Required:
- Proficiency in Houdini & Maya
- Understanding of simulation engines and physics
- Compositing, shading, scripting, and programming experience (preferred)
- Soft Skills Required:
- Creative ability and artistic talent
- Ability to work in a team and independently
- Proactive problem-solving skills
- Preferred Skills/Experience: Not mentioned
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Senior FX Artist - 4 Month Contract
About Pixomondo:
Pixomondo (PXO) creates leading visual effects and virtual productions for high-end films and episodic content. As a subsidiary of Sony Pictures Entertainment, PXO is a trusted partner for writers and showrunners worldwide, with over 20 awards and nominations. The company has been crafting iconic works since 2001, from Martin Scorsese’s Oscar-winning Hugo and HBO’s Game of Thrones to House of the Dragon, Amazon’s The Boys, Marvel’s Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, and many more.
PXO has seven studios and three LED volumes across the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, and Canada.
Job Qualifications:
- 5+ years of FX Artist experience in a production environment.
- Experienced in Houdini & Maya.
- Creative ability and artistic talent.
- A good understanding of generic simulation engines.
- Understanding of physics, realistic motion, and various natural phenomena at different scales.
- Ability to work in a team as well as independently, proactively solving technical issues as needed.
- Compositing, shading, scripting, and programming experience are assets.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Design and create a wide variety of realistic visual effects, including but not limited to water, destruction, smoke, fire, and the supernatural.
- Revise simulations based on client and supervisor feedback in a timely manner.
- Work in coordination with the Lighting team to ensure smooth integration of FX elements.
- Collaborate with the FX Supervisor and Leads to achieve the desired level of aesthetic quality and technical accuracy.
Additional Requirements:
- Must live in and be eligible to work in Montreal, QC, Canada.
- Include your current resume and reel.
Additional Information
Benefits
Pixomondo est en employeur qui prône l'égalité des chances. Nous évaluons les candidats qualifiés sans tenir compte de leur race, de leur couleur, de leur religion, de leur sexe, de leur origine nationale, de leur handicap, de leur statut de vétéran, de leur âge, de leur orientation sexuelle, de leur identité de genre ou d'autres caractéristiques protégées.
Les avantages peuvent varier d'un endroit à l'autre en raison des réglementations régionales et des politiques de l'entreprise.
PXO n'accepte pas les CV provenant de recruteurs. Les CV ne sont acceptés que s'ils proviennent directement des candidats. PXO ne prend pas en charge les frais liés aux CV non sollicités.
Pixomondo is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.
Benefits may vary by location due to regional regulations and company policies.
PXO does not accept resumes from recruiters. Unsolicited resumes are accepted directly from candidates only. PXO will not pay any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.
