About the role
Company Overview
Crafty Apes is a high-end global visual effects company specialising in photo real VFX. Established in 2011, the company operates offices in Canada, UK, US, and Australia with employees working remotely across the globe. The company's mission is to bring client visions to life through exceptional visual effects for film, episodic content, and commercials.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Supervisors and Production to create high-quality visual effects for assigned shows.
- Meet all project milestones, adhering to show schedules and production deadlines.
- Ensure all work integrates seamlessly within the company’s existing pipeline.
- Produce compelling look-tests based on provided reference materials and creative briefs.
- Exhibit problem-solving skills and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Demonstrate strong communication skills, effectively taking direction and collaborating with team members and management.
Qualifications
- Professional Experience: Minimum of 5 years of professional experience using Houdini for FX creation, including proficiency with relevant Houdini FX plugins.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Animation, Arts, Fine Arts, or equivalent professional production experience.
- Core Competencies:
- Solid understanding and practical experience in one or more of the following areas: Rigid body and particle dynamics, Volume modeling and rendering, Procedural geometry generation, Fluid dynamics.
- Strong foundational understanding of physical dynamics and natural phenomena.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to take precise direction from show leads and supervisors.
Preferred Skills (Nice-to-Haves)
- Knowledge of Embergen.
- Experience with other professional 3D software packages, such as 3ds Max or Maya.
- Scripting proficiency.
Working Conditions
- Role Type: Contract.
- Start Date: ASAP.
- Location: 100% remote within the United Kingdom.
- Eligibility: No restrictions on local working rights. Due to the contract period, no exceptions to working rights requirements will be considered.
Application Requirements
- Submit a resume.
- Submit a cover letter outlining relevant experience.
- Provide a link to an animation reel.
- Note: Ensure all work samples are as recent as possible.