Rodeo FX
CGI animation
MidCFXArtist(Blender)
“Mid CFX Artist (Blender) at Rodeo FX. Skills: CFX, simulation setups, deformations, Blender, Houdini, VEX. Create simulation setups for hair, fur, feathers, fabrics, muscles, skin, and other organic materials, tailored to the specific needs of shots or characters.. Launch and adjust simulations based on feedback received during dailies or internal reviews.”
What You'll Achieve.
Contribute to the quality of final deliverables; evolution of department tools; continuous improvement of the pipeline; advance the overall quality of deliverables
Industry & Context.
Identify, diagnose, and quickly resolve technical issues related to simulations.; Propose elegant and optimized visual solutions to challenges related to creatures or characters.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
knowledge of Blender, CFX experience in a VFX environment, Advanced proficiency in Houdini, Advanced proficiency in the VEX language, Working knowledge of Nuke for presenting work, Experience in shot modeling, Experience creating simulation setups for hair, clothing, muscles, or other deformations, organizational skills, ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, Rigor, autonomy, attention to detail, collaborative mindset
Nice to Have
Knowledge of Python scripting, Knowledge of Flow, participation in pipeline or internal tool development
What You'll Do.
Create simulation setups for hair
and other organic materials
tailored to the specific needs of shots or characters.
Launch and adjust simulations based on feedback received during dailies or internal reviews.
Perform shot modeling passes to support deformation or simulation.
Manage time efficiently by prioritizing tasks according to shot progress and delivery deadlines.
Develop realistic simulations that are aesthetically consistent with the project’s visual style.
Adapt creative approaches to the narrative or technical constraints of each shot.
Propose elegant and optimized visual solutions to challenges related to creatures or characters.
Ensure the robustness
and optimization of created setups.
and quickly resolve technical issues related to simulations.
Perform rigorous quality control before submitting shots for review.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Working closely with leads, supervisors, and colleagues from other departments; Collaborate closely with other departments (Modeling, Rigging, Animation, Lighting, etc. ) to ensure smooth technical exchanges.; Maintain proactive communication with production and leads regarding task status, technical challenges, and potential impacts on schedules.; Actively participate in shot reviews, dailies, and technical discussions to advance the overall quality of deliverables.; Share knowledge and actively collaborate on the continuous improvement of workflows.; work closely with our Paris studio in a bilingual environment, as well as with international partners, talent, and clients.
Communication Scope
Maintain proactive communication with production and leads regarding task status, technical challenges, and potential impacts on schedules.; Actively participate in shot reviews, dailies, and technical discussions; bilingual environment; international partners, talent, and clients; non-French-speaking stakeholders; present and promote the creative and technical strengths
Process & Methodology
Manage time efficiently by prioritizing tasks according to shot progress and delivery deadlines., ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines
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