As the FX Lead, you will help develop effects, pipelines and train team members in effects workflows.

Responsibilities:

- Ability to work on different artistic styles with special emphasis on creativity and innovation.

- Track consistency in the design of the effects through a sequence to keep visual coherence.

- Generate pre-comps of the effects to maintain look consistency in the assigned sequence.

- Strong artistic skills, adding dramatic flair to environments, characters, etc. through the creative use of effects.

- Strong sense of timing and weight in animation effects of the 7 natural phenomena.

- Help develop complex effects, Houdini Digital Assets and pipelines to be used by the FX team or other departments.

- Up to date on current artistic methodologies and technology trends that foster a creative and technical environment.

- Lead part of the team, providing them with support, guidance and instruction in areas that contribute towards their artistic and professional growth,

- Ensure quality standards and inspire artistic direction under the guidance of the Supervisor.

- 6+ years of professional experience.

- 1+ experience as Lead in the animation industry.

- VEX/Python scripting abilities.

- Deep knowledge of CG effects with Houdini.

- Knowledge of Maya and Arnold are a big plus.

- A strong creative/technical background as proven leader in setting direction for a production and for inspiring and motivating production staff.

- Proficient in English.