Lead CFX Artist
Hyderabad
Scanline VFX – CFX /
Fixed term /
Hybrid
As a Lead CFX Artist, you will be responsible for leading a team of CFX artists, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality character effects, including cloth, hair, groom and muscle simulations for various projects while collaborating with the show supervision team to ensure delivery schedules are achieved.
This role requires a strong understanding of the visual effects pipeline, excellent technical and artistic skills, and the ability to mentor and guide junior artists.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team of CFX artists, providing guidance, feedback, and technical support.
- Oversee the development of CFX assets and executions, including cloth, hair, muscles and groom, ensuring they meet artistic and technical requirements.
- Develop and implement efficient CFX workflows and tools to optimize production.
- Collaborate closely with various departments, including animation, modeling, rigging, and lighting, to ensure seamless integration of CFX elements into the pipeline.
- Collaborate with CFX Department Supervisor/s and Show Supervisor/s to maintain a high standard of quality and consistency across all CFX assets in the project.
- Troubleshoot and problem-solve complex CFX issues.
- Mentor and train junior CFX artists, fostering their growth and development.
- Participate in bidding and scheduling discussions as needed.
- Ensure that all CFX work adheres to project deadlines and budget constraints.
- Contribute to the development of departmental best practices and documentation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Graphics, Animation, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum four (4) years of CFX simulation experience in live-action visual effects for feature films, episodic or similar production environments with a strong portfolio showcasing a range of character effects work.
- Proven experience in a leadership or supervisory role.
- Expert proficiency in industry-standard software such as Maya and Houdini are required.
- Strong understanding of anatomical deformation, cloth and hair dynamics, and simulation principles.
- Excellent understanding of visual effects pipelines and production workflows.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Exceptional problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Strong artistic eye and attention to details.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to take direction and constructive criticism.
- Familiarity with scripting languages is a plus (Python, VEX).Experience with rigging and character setup is a plus.
- Experience in CG Grooming is a plus (Xgen/Houdini).
- Other DCC knowledge is a plus.
About Us
Scanline VFX is an award-winning leader in the visual effects industry with 8 studios worldwide, including London, Los Angeles, Montreal, Munich (will cease to operate by year's end), Seoul, Mumbai and Vancouver. Since our beginning in 1989, we strive to set the highest standard of quality in everything we do. Through innovation, we generate solutions for our clients and raise the bar — both within our workplace and throughout our industry.
We look for explorers, people who are willing to go to new places and are open to testing, learning and iterating as they go. We believe great ideas come from everyone, so we actively encourage team members to ask questions and present their ideas.
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We are committed to ensuring fair and equal treatment of your application. When you apply for a role with us, you will receive consideration based solely on your qualifications.
