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Senior Character FX Artist

LAIKA
Full Timesenior
Hillsboro, ORPosted 11 weeks ago

Job Description

<h2><strong><span data-contrast="auto">General Summary</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></h2> <p><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;The Sr Character FX Artist is responsible for creating high-quality character-related simulations and deformations, including hair, fur, cloth, muscles, and skin, to support the artistic vision of the production. Working closely with the animation, rigging, and lighting teams, the Sr Character FX Artist ensures believable and stylized character motion that enhances performance and storytelling.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></p> <h2><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Job Functions</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></h2> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Develop and run simulations for cloth, hair, fur, muscles, skin, etc. that align with the artistic direction of the film.</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Collaborate with animation and rigging to ensure seamless integration of CFX work into character performances.</li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Troubleshoot and optimize CFX rigs and simulations for efficiency while maintaining quality.</li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Work with the groom, lighting, and compositing teams to ensure simulations render correctly and meet established style.</li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Maintain clear communication with supervisors, leads, and other departments to anticipate and solve technical and creative challenges.</li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quo

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