VFX Artist

Scattermesh•Herndon, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Scattermesh is expanding its team and we are looking to hire experienced VFX Artists to work across client projects on a full time basis in Herndon, VA. This role requires a skilled artist with experience realizing complex pre-rendered fluid body and rigid body dynamic simulations to a photo real deliverable. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of the physics and 3D model preparation that goes into creating believable simulations and has experience in Houdini, EmberGen, LiquiGen and/or other similar tools. If your portfolio/demo reel showcases your ability and knowledge of the physics, mathematics, and artistry that goes into a photorealistic render of these complex systems we look forward to your application. Responsibilities and Duties Make Cool Stuff - Create photo-realistic render sequences of 3D effects including a variety of subject matter; waves, smoke, explosions, fire, etc. Collaborate - Work closely with our 3D artists and compositing team to deliver high impact vfx comps Development of templates or scripts to enhance the VFX pipeline

Requirements

10+ years experience in a professional setting creating dynamic effects and simulations for photo-realistic cinematics
High level of expertise in Houdini
Strong sense of color, space, light, motion, materials and physical interactions
Communicate effectively with team members across departments
Strong problem solving and research skills
Strong foundational knowledge of the physics and mathematics as they are applied in physically based simulations
Understanding of 3D rendering

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of EmberGen, LiquiGen, and/or similar tools is a plus
Knowledge of scripting custom tools and automation is a plus

Responsibilities

Create photo-realistic render sequences of 3D effects including a variety of subject matter; waves, smoke, explosions, fire, etc.
Work closely with our 3D artists and compositing team to deliver high impact vfx comps
Development of templates or scripts to enhance the VFX pipeline