Visual Effects (VFX) Artist

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Related roles: VFX Supervisor, VFX Compositor, VFX Animator, VFX Technical Director, VFX Artist, VFX Designer, VFX Specialist, VFX Coordinator, VFX Editor, VFX Generalist

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VFX Supervisor, VFX Compositor, VFX Animator, VFX Technical Director, VFX Artist, VFX Designer, VFX Specialist, VFX Coordinator, VFX Editor, VFX Generalist

Job Description

A Visual Effects (VFX) Artist is responsible for creating and integrating visual effects elements into a project. They collaborate closely with directors, producers, and other members of the production team to achieve the desired visual style and storytelling goals.

Job Responsibilities
  • Developing and implementing visual effects based on project requirements and artistic direction.
  • Collaborating with the production team to understand and interpret visual effects needs.
  • Creating and manipulating digital assets, such as 3D models, textures, and animations.
  • Compositing visual effects elements into live-action footage.
  • Optimizing visual effects for rendering and integration into the final project.
  • Ensuring the technical feasibility and efficiency of visual effects solutions.
  • Maintaining documentation and asset organization throughout the production process.
Skills Needed on the Job
  • Proficiency in VFX software and tools, such as Autodesk Maya, Adobe After Effects, Nuke, or Houdini.
  • Strong understanding of animation principles, dynamics, and particle systems.
  • Knowledge of compositing techniques and familiarity with compositing software.
  • Familiarity with 3D modeling, texturing, and lighting techniques.
  • Attention to detail and a keen eye for visual aesthetics.

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