Chicago, IL · On-site
$130K - $156K/yr
Work across several art disciplines including shading, environment art, character art, animation ... Lead efforts in building foundational systems for art to establish scenes, animation, rigging, FX ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$130K - $156K/yr
Work across several art disciplines including shading, environment art, character art, animation ... Lead efforts in building foundational systems for art to establish scenes, animation, rigging, FX ...
Queensbury, NY · On-site
$18 - $20/hr
Utilize prosthetics, traditional, Special FX, and air brush techniques to apply make-up to ... Create and apply unique character designs to performers/actors.Must be willing to face paint for ...
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Queensbury, NY · On-site
$18 - $20/hr
Utilize prosthetics, traditional, Special FX, and air brush techniques to apply make-up to ... Create and apply unique character designs to performers/actors.Must be willing to face paint for ...
$18 - $20/hr
Utilize prosthetics, traditional, Special FX, and air brush techniques to apply make-up to ... Create and apply unique character designs to performers/actors. * Must be willing to face paint for ...
$18 - $20/hr
Utilize prosthetics, traditional, Special FX, and air brush techniques to apply make-up to ... Create and apply unique character designs to performers/actors. * Must be willing to face paint for ...
Queensbury, NY · On-site
$18 - $20/hr
Utilize prosthetics, traditional, Special FX, and air brush techniques to apply make-up to ... Create and apply unique character designs to performers/actors. * Must be willing to face paint for ...
Queensbury, NY · On-site
$18 - $20/hr
Utilize prosthetics, traditional, Special FX, and air brush techniques to apply make-up to ... Create and apply unique character designs to performers/actors. * Must be willing to face paint for ...
$80 - $120K/hr
The Senior Artist will use their artistic expertise with color, composition, shape, typography, animation, visual FX and character design skills to help push our games to new heights. You'll play a ...
$80 - $120K/hr
The Senior Artist will use their artistic expertise with color, composition, shape, typography, animation, visual FX and character design skills to help push our games to new heights. You'll play a ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$80 - $120K/hr
The Senior Artist will use their artistic expertise with color, composition, shape, typography, animation, visual FX and character design skills to help push our games to new heights. You'll play a ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$80 - $120K/hr
The Senior Artist will use their artistic expertise with color, composition, shape, typography, animation, visual FX and character design skills to help push our games to new heights. You'll play a ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$80 - $120K/hr
The Senior Artist will use their artistic expertise with color, composition, shape, typography, animation, visual FX and character design skills to help push our games to new heights. You'll play a ...
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Chicago, IL · On-site
$80 - $120K/hr
The Senior Artist will use their artistic expertise with color, composition, shape, typography, animation, visual FX and character design skills to help push our games to new heights. You'll play a ...
Austell, GA · On-site
$15.50/hr
Apply foam latex prosthetics, and FX, theatrical, fantasy, character make-up * Perform individually ... Must have 2-3 years FX make-up artist experience * Work efficiently in a very fast-paced ...
Austell, GA · On-site
$15.50/hr
Apply foam latex prosthetics, and FX, theatrical, fantasy, character make-up * Perform individually ... Must have 2-3 years FX make-up artist experience * Work efficiently in a very fast-paced ...
Corfu, NY · On-site
$120K - $144K/yr
... Special FX, and air brush techniques to apply make-up to performers. • Create an average of 30 ... character designs to performers/actors. • Apply touch-up make-up and effects, both in the field ...
Corfu, NY · On-site
$120K - $144K/yr
... Special FX, and air brush techniques to apply make-up to performers. • Create an average of 30 ... character designs to performers/actors. • Apply touch-up make-up and effects, both in the field ...
Corfu, NY · On-site
$120K - $144K/yr
... Special FX, and air brush techniques to apply make-up to performers. • Create an average of 30 ... character designs to performers/actors. • Apply touch-up make-up and effects, both in the field ...
Corfu, NY · On-site
$120K - $144K/yr
... Special FX, and air brush techniques to apply make-up to performers. • Create an average of 30 ... character designs to performers/actors. • Apply touch-up make-up and effects, both in the field ...
Austell, GA · On-site
$15.50/hr
Apply foam latex prosthetics, and FX, theatrical, fantasy, character make-up * Perform individually ... Must have 2-3 years FX make-up artist experience * Work efficiently in a very fast-paced ...
Austell, GA · On-site
$15.50/hr
Apply foam latex prosthetics, and FX, theatrical, fantasy, character make-up * Perform individually ... Must have 2-3 years FX make-up artist experience * Work efficiently in a very fast-paced ...
... for character creation, set dressing, Landscapes, PCGs, Splines. * Practiced knowledge in DCC ... Experience with lighting, sequencer, camera, layout, fx, and animation in Unreal Engine.
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... for character creation, set dressing, Landscapes, PCGs, Splines. * Practiced knowledge in DCC ... Experience with lighting, sequencer, camera, layout, fx, and animation in Unreal Engine.
... for character creation, set dressing, Landscapes, PCGs, Splines. * Practiced knowledge in DCC ... Experience with lighting, sequencer, camera, layout, fx, and animation in Unreal Engine.
... for character creation, set dressing, Landscapes, PCGs, Splines. * Practiced knowledge in DCC ... Experience with lighting, sequencer, camera, layout, fx, and animation in Unreal Engine.
... for character creation, set dressing, Landscapes, PCGs, Splines. * Practiced knowledge in DCC ... Experience with lighting, sequencer, camera, layout, fx, and animation in Unreal Engine.
... for character creation, set dressing, Landscapes, PCGs, Splines. * Practiced knowledge in DCC ... Experience with lighting, sequencer, camera, layout, fx, and animation in Unreal Engine.
... FX elements to achieve both photorealistic and stylized composites. Working closely with the ... Work closely with CG, Character Comp, Tracking, and other departments to ensure smooth handoffs and ...
... FX elements to achieve both photorealistic and stylized composites. Working closely with the ... Work closely with CG, Character Comp, Tracking, and other departments to ensure smooth handoffs and ...
... character modeling Rigging hard surface models Rigging soft surface models 2D/ 3D FX skills Game Engine o Importing assets to game engine o Material setup o Lighting o Scene dressing o Prefab basics ...
... character modeling Rigging hard surface models Rigging soft surface models 2D/ 3D FX skills Game Engine o Importing assets to game engine o Material setup o Lighting o Scene dressing o Prefab basics ...
New Orleans, LA · On-site
... FX elements to achieve both photorealistic and stylized composites. Working closely with the ... Work closely with CG, Character Comp, Tracking, and other departments to ensure smooth handoffs and ...
New Orleans, LA · On-site
... FX elements to achieve both photorealistic and stylized composites. Working closely with the ... Work closely with CG, Character Comp, Tracking, and other departments to ensure smooth handoffs and ...
This role sits at the intersection of technology, production, and artistry, ensuring that artists ... character workflows, Animation pipelines, Simulation and FX workflows, Lighting and rendering ...
This role sits at the intersection of technology, production, and artistry, ensuring that artists ... character workflows, Animation pipelines, Simulation and FX workflows, Lighting and rendering ...
Irvine, CA · On-site
$149 - $276/hr
This role sits at the intersection of technology, production, and artistry, ensuring that artists ... character workflows, Animation pipelines, Simulation and FX workflows, Lighting and rendering ...
Irvine, CA · On-site
$149 - $276/hr
This role sits at the intersection of technology, production, and artistry, ensuring that artists ... character workflows, Animation pipelines, Simulation and FX workflows, Lighting and rendering ...
This role sits at the intersection of technology, production, and artistry, ensuring that artists ... character workflows, Animation pipelines, Simulation and FX workflows, Lighting and rendering ...
This role sits at the intersection of technology, production, and artistry, ensuring that artists ... character workflows, Animation pipelines, Simulation and FX workflows, Lighting and rendering ...
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A Character FX Artist is responsible for creating and simulating character-related effects such as cloth, hair, fur, and muscle dynamics in animated films, TV shows, or video games. They work closely with animators and technical directors to ensure that characters move realistically and believably. Using software like Maya, Houdini, or proprietary tools, they develop physics-based simulations and animation rigs. This role requires a blend of artistic sensibility and technical skills to enhance the overall look and realism of characters.
To thrive as a Character Fx Artist, you need a strong background in character animation physics, 3D modeling, and visual effects, often backed by a degree in computer graphics, animation, or a related field. Mastery of industry-standard software such as Maya, Houdini, and their FX toolsets, along with possible certifications in these platforms, is highly valuable. Creative problem-solving, effective communication, and the ability to collaborate closely with animators and technical directors are crucial soft skills. These abilities ensure the creation of realistic and compelling character effects while supporting the overall vision and workflows of the production team.
A typical day for a Character Fx Artist involves collaborating with animators and technical directors to design and implement complex simulations such as hair, cloth, and muscle effects for animated characters. You’ll spend much of your time in 3D software building, testing, and refining dynamic simulations to ensure they integrate seamlessly with animation and meet artistic requirements. Daily responsibilities also include troubleshooting technical issues, optimizing simulations for performance, and attending team meetings to review progress and receive feedback. The role often requires balancing creative artistry with technical problem-solving in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
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$130K - $156K/yr
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