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Outpost VFX

Artiste CFX - CFX Artist

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Montréal, QC, CAN
Entry level
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Montréal, QC, CAN
Entry level
Creates effects and dynamic simulations for characters and creatures in photorealistic and stylized environments. Develops cloth, hair, fur, feather, skin, and muscle simulations using Houdini, balancing artistic and technical skills. Collaborates with creature workflow departments and ensures effects are believable and consistent with each project's visual style.
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Company Description

Qu’est-ce qui distingue Outpost ?

Chez Outpost, nous croyons qu’il est essentiel de placer l’humain au cœur de tout ce que nous faisons. Nous souhaitons créer un environnement créatif où chacun se sent valorisé, respecté et en mesure d’avoir un impact positif au quotidien.

Nous sommes ambitieux et connaissons une croissance rapide, mais notre priorité reste de créer des liens humains solides, de nous soutenir mutuellement et de prendre le temps de célébrer nos réussites collectives.

Nous cherchons constamment à améliorer notre façon de travailler afin d’enrichir l’expérience de nos équipes, de nos clients et du monde qui nous entoure.

Qu’avez-vous à y gagner ?

Chez Outpost, vous aurez l’occasion d’apporter une véritable contribution, non seulement aux productions haut de gamme pour le cinéma et les séries sur lesquelles vous travaillerez, mais également au développement de la culture positive que nous souhaitons promouvoir au sein de la communauté VFX.

Vous aurez accès à des formations via des plateformes d’apprentissage en ligne, ainsi qu’à nos propres ressources internes de formation et de développement. Et puisque notre équipe continue de grandir, de nombreuses opportunités s’offrent à vous pour faire évoluer votre carrière ou explorer un autre domaine afin de poursuivre votre développement professionnel.

Nous travaillerons à vos côtés pour vous aider à atteindre vos objectifs, quels qu’ils soient.

Vous aurez également la chance de travailler aux côtés des personnes incroyablement talentueuses, chaleureuses et authentiques qui font d’Outpost ce qu’elle est !

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What’s different about Outpost? 

We believe in making people matter at Outpost. We want to build a creative environment where everyone feels valued, treated with respect and able to make a positive difference every day. We’re ambitious and growing quickly but our focus remains on nurturing personal connections, supporting one another as well as making time to celebrate our collective successes. We’re always on the lookout for how we can do things better to enhance the experience of our team, our clients and the world around us.     

What's in it for you?

At Outpost you have the chance to make a valuable contribution, not only to the amazing high end episodic and film productions you’ll be working on, but also in developing the positive culture that we want to spread throughout the VFX community. 

You will have access to training through online training platforms as well as our own internal learning and development resources. And as a growing team there are always opportunities to progress your career or move into a different area to further your development. We’ll work with you to help you achieve your goals, whatever they may be.  

You’ll also get to work alongside the incredibly talented, friendly, and genuine individuals that make up Outpost!  

Job Description

En tant qu’Artiste CFX, vous serez responsable de la création d’une variété d’effets et de simulations dynamiques pour des personnages et des créatures, dans des environnements photoréalistes et stylisés.

Vous explorerez différentes approches afin de répondre aux briefs créatifs, en combinant vos compétences artistiques et techniques, tout en collaborant avec les autres départements impliqués dans le workflow des créatures.

Compétences clés

  • Excellente maîtrise de Houdini
  • Expérience en simulation dynamique de tissus, cheveux/fourrure, plumes, peau et muscles
  • Capacité à créer des effets crédibles et cohérents avec l’esthétique générale de chaque projet

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As a CFX Artist, you'll be creating a range of effects and dynamic simulations for characters and creatures across photorealistic and stylised environments.

You will explore different approaches to creative briefs, balancing both your artistic and technical skills, while liaising with other departments involved in the creature workflow.

Key Skills

  • A thorough knowledge of Houdini
  • Experience with dynamic simulation of cloth, hair/fur, feathers, skin and muscle
  • Able to create effects that look believable and are consistent with the overall look and feel of the individual project.

Additional Information

Et ensuite ?

Si vous pensez qu’Outpost pourrait vous correspondre, ou si vous souhaitez simplement échanger avec quelqu’un au sujet du poste et de notre culture, n’hésitez pas à nous contacter dès aujourd’hui !

Égalité des chances

Chez Outpost, nous pensons que notre force réside dans nos différences. Elles nous permettent d’adopter des perspectives variées, de remettre en question les normes et de créer un environnement unique fondé sur le respect mutuel.

Outpost est un employeur qui favorise l’égalité des chances. Nos décisions en matière de recrutement reposent sur le talent exceptionnel et le potentiel de chaque personne. Aucun candidat ne fera l’objet d’un traitement moins favorable en raison de son âge, de son genre, de son origine, de son appartenance ethnique, de son handicap, de son orientation sexuelle ou de tout autre facteur sans lien avec sa capacité à exercer ses fonctions.

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What happens next? 

If you think Outpost sounds like a good fit for you, or you simply want to chat with someone about the role and our culture, get in touch today! 

Equal opportunities

At Outpost we believe that our strength lies in our differences. These help us to take different perspectives, challenge norms and create a special environment based on mutual respect. Outpost is an equal opportunities employer. Employment with us is based on a person’s extraordinary talent and potential. No candidate will receive any less favourable treatment based on their age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual preference, or any other factor that has no bearing on an individual’s ability to perform their job. 

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