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... full time basis in Herndon, VA. This role requires a skilled artist with experience realizing ... The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of the physics and 3D model preparation that goes ...

... full time basis in Herndon, VA. This role requires a skilled artist with experience realizing ... The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of the physics and 3D model preparation that goes ...

Artist: Environment

Andover, MA · On-site

$68K - $85K/yr

This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar's development studio in Andover, MA ... Build and map a wide range of realistic 3D art that is used to enrich in-game environments.

Senior Lighting Artist

Herndon, VA · On-site

$130K - $156K/yr

Job Summary Scattermesh is expanding its team and we are looking to hire Senior 3D Lighting artists to work across client projects on a full time basis on-site in Herndon, VA. The role requires a ...

Senior Lighting Artist

Herndon, VA · On-site

$130K - $156K/yr

Job Summary Scattermesh is expanding its team and we are looking to hire Senior 3D Lighting artists to work across client projects on a full time basis on-site in Herndon, VA. The role requires a ...

The ideal candidate is a well-rounded 3D artist with strong skills in modeling, surfacing, layout ... Experience building Control Rigs or basic rigging for in-engine use. * Familiarity with procedural ...

Stay current on emerging hardware, software and workflows in 3D, animation, and digital content ... rigging, animation, simulation, real-time, or CAD Primary artistic capability in pen-and-tablet or ...

We're open to both full-time and contract opportunities. Thuma's Headquarters is based in the ... Produce high-fidelity 3D materials and models of complex forms -- including soft goods * Produce ...

We're open to both full-time and contract opportunities. Thuma's Headquarters is based in the ... Produce high-fidelity 3D materials and models of complex forms - including soft goods * Produce ...

CGI Artist

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$3.0K/wk

We're open to both full-time and contract opportunities. Thuma's Headquarters is based in the ... Produce high-fidelity 3D materials and models of complex forms - including soft goods * Produce ...

Senior CG Lighting Artist

New Orleans, LA · On-site

$122K - $146K/yr

Understanding of CG modelling and rigging workflows. * Basic knowledge of texture mapping ... Experience with ZBrush and other 3D software is advantageous. * Familiarity with scripting or tool ...

... 3D modeling and animation, immersive media (augmented reality, virtual reality, audio-visual ... This is a full time, 1.0 FTE, exempt non-tenured faculty position, 12 months a year. Compensation ...

Technical Artist (Mid - Senior)

Seattle, WA · On-site +1

$144K - $173K/yr

Develop advanced, optimized materials via node graphs using 3D/vector math. Create stunning real ... Employment status: Full Time * FLSA: Salaried, Exempt * Benefits: Generous PTO, Health, Dental ...

Technical Artist (Mid - Senior)

Seattle, WA · Remote

$130K - $155K/yr

Develop advanced, optimized materials via node graphs using 3D/vector math. Create stunning real ... Employment status: Full Time * FLSA: Salaried, Exempt * Benefits: Generous PTO, Health, Dental ...

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Job Summary
Scattermesh is expanding its team and we are looking to hire experienced VFX Artists to work across client projects on a full time basis in Herndon, VA. This role requires a skilled artist with experience realizing complex pre-rendered fluid body and rigid body dynamic simulations to a photo real deliverable. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of the physics and 3D model preparation that goes into creating believable simulations and has experience in Houdini, EmberGen, LiquiGen and/or other similar tools. If your portfolio/demo reel showcases your ability and knowledge of the physics, mathematics, and artistry that goes into a photorealistic render of these complex systems we look forward to your application.
Responsibilities and Duties
  • Make Cool Stuff - Create photo-realistic render sequences of 3D effects including a variety of subject matter; waves, smoke, explosions, fire, etc.
  • Collaborate - Work closely with our 3D artists and compositing team to deliver high impact vfx comps
  • Development of templates or scripts to enhance the VFX pipeline

Qualifications and Skills
  • 10+ years experience in a professional setting creating dynamic effects and simulations for photo-realistic cinematics
  • High level of expertise in Houdini
  • Knowledge of EmberGen, LiquiGen, and/or similar tools is a plus
  • Knowledge of scripting custom tools and automation is a plus
  • Strong sense of color, space, light, motion, materials and physical interactions
  • Communicate effectively with team members across departments
  • Strong problem solving and research skills
  • Strong foundational knowledge of the physics and mathematics as they are applied in physically based simulations
  • Understanding of 3D rendering

Benefits and Perks
Scattermesh is as obsessed about our employees as our customers. We want to provide great benefits and perks so you can focus on making an impact. We recognize that industry is moving away from better benefits so we have decided to do our part to start reversing the trend. Join us in our quest to disrupt, transform and innovate.
Benefits
  • Competitive Market Leading Pay
  • 25-30 days - Paid Time Off (PTO) / Holiday
  • 100% Company paid medical/dental/vision/plans
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • 401(k) Matching with no cliff vest