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Animator/VFX Artist (Houdini)
Abbott Animation —Tucson, AZ
- $20 - $26 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Animator/VFX Artist (Houdini)
Abbott Animation —Tucson, AZ
Strong fundamental understanding of 3D computer graphics and strong technical problem-solving skills. Good aesthetic sensibilities and solid understanding of…
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Animator/VFX Artist (Houdini)

Abbott Animation
Tucson, AZ

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Job Details

Full-time
$20 - $26 an hour

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
401(k) matching
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Basic graphic design principles
3D modeling software
Interpersonal skills
Bachelor's degree
Attention to detail
Digital texturing
Particle effects
Professional art or design
Houdini
Technical Proficiency

Full Job Description

Job Description:

Abbott Animation is looking for a seasoned Houdini generalist with emphasis on VFX and animation to join our studio. If you’re a passionate, talented, and driven artist who wants to be a part of the most award winning and creative studio in Southern Arizona, this is where you belong! The ideal candidate is both an outstanding artist and a great team player. We need a candidate whose goal is to create award-winning work and teach others to do their best work and support them in doing so.

Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-time, On-site

Monday to Thursday, 8 AM – 6:30 PM

REQUIREMENTS:

Generalist with familiarity of all aspects of the animation pipeline, such as modeling, texturing, node-based material networks, rigging, animation, visual effects, rendering, compositing, and editing.
Proficiency with Houdini (2 years minimum)
Good aesthetic sensibilities and solid understanding of design fundamentals. Strong understanding of lighting principles, color theory and composition.
Strong fundamental understanding of 3D computer graphics and strong technical problem-solving skills. The ability to identify where and how a scene is breaking and coming up with a solution.
Advanced knowledge of SideFX Houdini nodes, geometry networks, and Solaris/LOPs
Experienced with VFX dynamics simulations (explosions, fire, smoke, water, rigid-bodies, destruction)
Solid knowledge of animation principles and the ability to portray believable physical movement and performance of characters
Working knowledge of the Adobe creative suite such as After Effects, Premiere, Photoshop, etc.
Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of work experience or 3 years work experience in a production environment.

BONUS/NICE TO HAVE:

Knowledge of APEX rigging and animation
HDA building experience
CFX knowledge (cloth, hair, fur, and muscle)
Experience working with Motion Capture data
Programming (C#, C++, Python)

SKILLS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Must be very organized and detail oriented
Good time-management and able to work under tight deadlines
Understands and can follow studio guidelines such as project folder structures and naming conventions
Understands best practices in a production pipeline and how their work affects the work of artists downstream
Can work collaboratively in a team, or independently as needed
Very strong creative and technical abilities
Positive attitude and good interpersonal skills

BENEFITS:

4-Day Work Weeks

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Health Insurance

401k with Employer Matching

Potential Performance Bonuses

Casual, Creative Work Environment

Ability to Relocate:

Tucson, AZ 85712: Relocate before starting work (REQUIRED, Remote work NOT available)

ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT A RESUME AND A CURRENT DEMO REEL. NO RELOCATION PROVIDED. NO CALLS PLEASE.

Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan

Ability to Relocate:

Tucson, AZ 85712: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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