An Artist or Illustrator develops ideas and works with different materials to create art, including crafts and fine art such as painting. May specialize in drawing and creating visual images, designs or pictures for books and other publications or for commercial products, or detailed drawings for scientific or medical illustrations. Creates drawings by hand and uses computers to create or develop images.
Animator/VFX Artist (Houdini) Abbott Animation Tucson, AZ Job Details Full-time $20 - $26 an hour 18 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance 401(k) Paid time off 401(k) matching Retirement plan Qualifications Basic graphic design principles 3D modeling software Interpersonal skills Bachelor's degree Attention to detail Digital texturing Particle effects Professional art or design
Houdini Technical Proficiency Full Job Description Job Description:
Abbott Animation is looking for a seasoned Houdini generalist with emphasis on VFX and animation to join our studio. If you're a passionate, talented, and driven artist who wants to be a part of the most award winning and creative studio in Southern Arizona, this is where you belong! The ideal candidate is both an outstanding artist and a great team player. We need a candidate whose goal is to create award-winning work and teach others to do their best work and support them in doing so.
Pay:
$20.00 - $26.00 per hour
Job Type:
Full-time, On-site Monday to Thursday, 8 AM - 6:30 PM
REQUIREMENTS
Generalist with familiarity of all aspects of the animation pipeline, such as modeling, texturing, node-based material networks, rigging, animation, visual effects, rendering, compositing, and editing. Proficiency with Houdini (2 years minimum) Good aesthetic sensibilities and solid understanding of design fundamentals. Strong understanding of lighting principles, color theory and composition. Strong fundamental understanding of 3D computer graphics and strong technical problem-solving skills. The ability to identify where and how a scene is breaking and coming up with a solution. Advanced knowledge of SideFX Houdini nodes, geometry networks, and Solaris/LOPs Experienced with VFX dynamics simulations (explosions, fire, smoke, water, rigid-bodies, destruction) Solid knowledge of animation principles and the ability to portray believable physical movement and performance of characters Working knowledge of the Adobe creative suite such as After Effects, Premiere, Photoshop, etc. Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of work experience or 3 years work experience in a production environment.
BONUS/NICE TO HAVE
Knowledge of APEX rigging and animation HDA building experience CFX knowledge (cloth, hair, fur, and muscle) Experience working with Motion Capture data Programming (C#, C++, Python)
SKILLS/RESPONSIBILITIES
Must be very organized and detail oriented Good time-management and able to work under tight deadlines Understands and can follow studio guidelines such as project folder structures and naming conventions Understands best practices in a production pipeline and how their work affects the work of artists downstream Can work collaboratively in a team, or independently as needed Very strong creative and technical abilities Positive attitude and good interpersonal skills
BENEFITS
4-Day Work Weeks Paid Vacation and Holidays Health Insurance 401k with Employer Matching Potential Performance Bonuses Casual, Creative Work Environment Ability to
Relocate:
Tucson, AZ 85712: Relocate before starting work (REQUIRED, Remote work NOT available)
ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT A RESUME AND A CURRENT DEMO REEL. NO RELOCATION PROVIDED. NO CALLS PLEASE.
Pay:
$20.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Ability to
Relocate:
Tucson, AZ 85712: Relocate before starting work (Required)
