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A multi Oscar-winning creative studio, we have worked with some of the greatest storytellers in film today. Collaborating with directors and producers across the complete filmmaking process to help design, plan and create beautiful images, we focus on finding innovative creative solutions to support their vision and set new standards for visual effects in cinema.Who Are WeFramestore combines talent and technology to bring life to everything we create, whether in film, episodic, advertising or immersive experiences. Driven by creativity and inspired by the future, we set out every day to reframe the possible.About the roleAs an FX TDat Framestore, you''ll be tasked with creating CG renditions of naturalistic physical or magical phenomena. You''ll bring to life the wonder of visual effects in high-end films.What you''ll do:Create particle, rigid-body, fluid, cloth, fur and/or hair simulations or animationsApply lighting and shaders to produce the final rendered image or passing the simulation on to a Lighting Technical DirectorUse a variety of commercial and proprietary FX tools including Maya, HoudiniWork in partnership with other departments to ensure that shots are delivered to the highest possible standardWork within the team to determine the various design solutions needed to create the effectsDesign and create images, elements, effects, pipelines, tools and techniquesDesign solutions involving a more procedural approach in order to create the effects requiredProduce reviewable composites of all FX elements for a shot. Sometimes FX TDs will be expected to produce final renders tooEssential Skills:3+ years experience in a similar roleExperience working on a VFX pipelineAn excellent knowledge of Maya and Houdini (or experience in other simulation software)A thorough understanding of the techniques and technologies relating to FX simulation and procedural animationPrevious experience producing effects such as magic, smoke, fire, clouds, water, steam and explosions in addition to simulation techniques for rigid-bodies, cloth and hairA good understanding of animation and an eye for motionA good understanding of the entire visual effects processA familiarity with pipeline issues, especially working between multiple packagesA working knowledge of at least one compositing application (e.g. Nuke) and a solid understanding of the compositing processStrong Python and/or Vex, Mel scripting skillDesirable Skills:Knowledge in other simulation packages such as Naiad, and realflowExperience with Arnold or other render packagesProgramming skills with C/C++ along with knowledge of the Houdini HDK and/or Maya APIUnix shell scriptingOur CommitmentFramestore is proud to employ extraordinary talent across all genders, races, nationalities, religions, ages, abilities, and sexual preferences. We aim to encourage and support all of our current and future employees to achieve their potential. No job applicant will receive less favourable treatment on any basis when applying for a career with us.#J-18808-Ljbffr