At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead character effects for Netflix Animation, creating stunning simulations for hair, fur, and cloth.
- Company: Join the creative team at Netflix Animation Studios in Vancouver.
- Benefits: Hybrid work schedule, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of an innovative environment that values creativity and teamwork.
- Why this job: Shape the future of animation while collaborating with talented artists and storytellers.
- Qualifications: Experience in feature animation or VFX, with strong leadership and simulation skills.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
Lead character effects for Netflix Animation Studios in Vancouver, using hair, fur, cloth, and garment simulations within a hybrid schedule. As Character Effects Supervisor, you will lead the CFX team on an upcoming feature film. You will align simulations with the Director's vision while supporting performance, storytelling, and downstream technical needs. The work spans Houdini or Maya, CFX pipelines, and caching strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise hair, fur, cloth, garment, and secondary motion simulations
- Translate design and performance requirements into CFX approaches
- Lead CFX dailies and provide constructive simulation feedback
- Create complex hero assets, setups, or shots
- Collaborate across modeling, rigging, animation, lighting, and technical teams
Requirements:
- Extensive feature animation, VFX, or high-end series experience
- Lead or supervisory experience within Character Effects
- Strong reel demonstrating advanced character simulations
- Proficiency with Houdini and/or Maya and CFX pipelines
- Understanding of anatomy, tailoring, weight, and emotional movement
- Bring CFX leadership, simulation expertise, and cross-department collaboration to Netflix Animation Studios' Vancouver feature film production.
Character Effects Supervisor – Vancouver employer: Netflix
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