Animation Full-Time Remote

Senior FX Artist

Senior FX Artist at Blizzard Entertainment

Job Overview

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including animators, lighters, and compositors
Create realistic and stylized FX such as fire, smoke, water, and magical effects
Develop procedural systems and simulations using industry-standard tools
Produce slap-comps for internal reviews
Work within a hybrid environment with flexibility for remote arrangements
Duration: Approximately 2 months (temporary assignment)

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement high-quality visual effects for cinematic sequences
Simulate real-world phenomena using advanced FX techniques
Work with Houdini for procedural workflows and simulations
Collaborate with art direction to achieve desired visual storytelling
Ensure FX meet feature film-level quality standards
Optimize workflows for rendering and caching using PDG

Qualifications

12+ years of experience in gaming, animation, or VFX production
Expertise in Houdini and procedural FX pipelines
Strong knowledge of particle systems, fluid dynamics, and rigid body simulations
Experience with compositing tools such as Nuke
Familiarity with real-time engines like Unreal or Unity
Understanding of USD workflows and FX deliverables
Strong artistic eye and technical problem-solving ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Animation, Visual Effects, Computer Graphics, or a related field is preferred, or equivalent professional experience.

Benefits

Competitive hourly compensation
Access to health and wellness programs (eligibility may vary)
Opportunity to work on AAA cinematic projects
Exposure to cutting-edge tools and technologies
Collaborative and inclusive work environment

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