Cfx Artist

Fin Design + Effects is an award winning design and VFX house established in 2001. With studios in Sydney, Melbourne, Shanghai, Singapore and Los Angeles, Fin is one of the best independent VFX studios in the APAC region. Our work spans from high-end commercials to blockbuster feature films and TV series.

We are seeking a talented and experienced Mid CFX Artist to join our studio located in Sydney, Australia. As a CFX Artist, you will play a crucial role in creating realistic and dynamic simulations for characters, creatures, and other elements for film, television, and TV commercials. You will work closely with our animation, rigging, and rendering teams to ensure seamless integration of effects into final shots.

**Your Responsibilities**
- Develop and execute high-quality character effects simulations, such as cloth, hair, fur, muscles, dynamic elements, as well as post-animation corrections if required.
- Collaborate with animators and riggers to ensure character rigs are optimized for simulation and achieve the desired aesthetic and performance.
- Create and maintain clean simulation setups and workflows to streamline the production process.
- Troubleshoot technical issues related to simulations and work with the pipeline team to implement effective solutions.
- Work closely with the VFX Supervisor, CG Supervisor, and other team members to understand the project requirements and artistic vision, ensuring the delivery of high-quality effects.
- Maintain a strong knowledge of the latest industry trends, techniques, and software advancements related to effects creation, and share insights and best practices with the team.
- Adhere to project deadlines and deliver high-quality effects within allocated timeframes.
- Contribute to a positive and collaborative work environment, fostering a culture of creativity, innovation, and excellence.

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Computer Graphics, Visual Effects, Animation, or a related field.
- 3 years of experience as an CFX Artist in a professional VFX studio environment, with a strong portfolio showcasing your effects work.
- High level of proficiency with industry-standard software such as Houdini is essential.
- Strong knowledge of anatomy, groom, cloth and hair simulation is essential.
- Experience simulating creatures i.e muscles, fat, flesh is a plus.
- Understanding of Maya and rigging is a benefit, as well as other relevant softwares such as Clo3D and Marvelous Designer.
- Solid understanding of physics principles and dynamics simulation techniques.
- Good understanding of scripting and programming languages such as Python and VEX to develop custom tools and automation scripts.
- Strong artistic eye and attention to detail, with the ability to balance artistic vision and technical constraints.
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to optimise and debug complex effects simulations.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively communicate ideas, give and receive feedback, and work as part of a team.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workload effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
- Familiarity with the VFX pipeline and production processes, including asset management, render farm utilisation, and shot tracking systems.