Create a wide range of stylized visual effects such as fluids, cloth, particles, pyro, magical and rigid body dynamics using Houdini. * Collaborate with the Supervisor to understand the FX needs of ...
Create a wide range of stylized visual effects such as fluids, cloth, particles, pyro, magical and rigid body dynamics using Houdini. * Collaborate with the Supervisor to understand the FX needs of ...
Company Description Repeatedly voted one of Montreal's Top Employers and Employer of the Year for the 2022 Mercuriades Awards, Rodeo FX is a high-end creative company offering services in visual ...
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Company Description Repeatedly voted one of Montreal's Top Employers and Employer of the Year for the 2022 Mercuriades Awards, Rodeo FX is a high-end creative company offering services in visual ...
Company Description Repeatedly voted one of Montreal's Top Employers and Employer of the Year for the 2022 Mercuriades Awards, Rodeo FX is a high-end creative company offering services in visual ...
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Company Description Repeatedly voted one of Montreal's Top Employers and Employer of the Year for the 2022 Mercuriades Awards, Rodeo FX is a high-end creative company offering services in visual ...
Company Description Repeatedly voted one of Montreal's Top Employers and Employer of the Year for the 2022 Mercuriades Awards, Rodeo FX is a high-end creative company offering services in visual ...
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Company Description Repeatedly voted one of Montreal's Top Employers and Employer of the Year for the 2022 Mercuriades Awards, Rodeo FX is a high-end creative company offering services in visual ...
Company Description Repeatedly voted one of Montreal's Top Employers and Employer of the Year for the 2022 Mercuriades Awards, Rodeo FX is a high-end creative company offering services in visual ...
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Company Description Repeatedly voted one of Montreal's Top Employers and Employer of the Year for the 2022 Mercuriades Awards, Rodeo FX is a high-end creative company offering services in visual ...
Company Description Repeatedly voted one of Montreal's Top Employers and Employer of the Year for the 2022 Mercuriades Awards, Rodeo FX is a high-end creative company offering services in visual ...
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Company Description Repeatedly voted one of Montreal's Top Employers and Employer of the Year for the 2022 Mercuriades Awards, Rodeo FX is a high-end creative company offering services in visual ...
Company Description Repeatedly voted one of Montreal's Top Employers and Employer of the Year for the 2022 Mercuriades Awards, Rodeo FX is a high-end creative company offering services in visual ...
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Company Description Repeatedly voted one of Montreal's Top Employers and Employer of the Year for the 2022 Mercuriades Awards, Rodeo FX is a high-end creative company offering services in visual ...
Interets au travail en temps reel FX * Connaissance approfondie de Houdini * Familiarite avec les ... Experience in other areas of visual effects (TV, Games) will also be taken into account * A good ...
Interets au travail en temps reel FX * Connaissance approfondie de Houdini * Familiarite avec les ... Experience in other areas of visual effects (TV, Games) will also be taken into account * A good ...
... FX et CG, le tout acheve a un niveau eleve * Doit demontrer un bon il pour la couleur, la ... visual effect shot, including live-action and computer graphic elements. The work will vary from ...
... FX et CG, le tout acheve a un niveau eleve * Doit demontrer un bon il pour la couleur, la ... visual effect shot, including live-action and computer graphic elements. The work will vary from ...
Collaborer avec animation, FX et lighting pour assurer coherence et continuite des personnages ... We provide photo-realistic visual effects for television and streaming projects across genres. Our ...
Collaborer avec animation, FX et lighting pour assurer coherence et continuite des personnages ... We provide photo-realistic visual effects for television and streaming projects across genres. Our ...
... FX, animation, and layout, many of whose members are based in English-speaking countries. A strong understanding of English is essential to ensure visual consistency, adherence to technical standards ...
... FX, animation, and layout, many of whose members are based in English-speaking countries. A strong understanding of English is essential to ensure visual consistency, adherence to technical standards ...
... visual effects and animation studio with over 30 years of experience in the film and television industry. We take pride in producing cutting-edge, award-winning works. We operate as a collective ...
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... visual effects and animation studio with over 30 years of experience in the film and television industry. We take pride in producing cutting-edge, award-winning works. We operate as a collective ...
... visual effects and animation studio with over 30 years of experience in the film and television industry. We take pride in producing cutting-edge, award-winning works. We operate as a collective ...
... visual effects and animation studio with over 30 years of experience in the film and television industry. We take pride in producing cutting-edge, award-winning works. We operate as a collective ...
Eclairagiste / Lighter - Montreal
Montreal, QC · On-site
CA$30.21 - CA$38.46/hr
... FX, animation, and layout, many of whose members are based in English-speaking countries. A strong understanding of English is essential to ensure visual consistency, adherence to technical standards ...
Eclairagiste / Lighter - Montreal
Montreal, QC · On-site
CA$30.21 - CA$38.46/hr
... FX, animation, and layout, many of whose members are based in English-speaking countries. A strong understanding of English is essential to ensure visual consistency, adherence to technical standards ...
Senior C# Developer - Financial Services
Montreal, QC · Hybrid
CA$80 - CA$100/hr
Demonstrated expert-level skill in C# and Visual Studio environment. * Significant professional ... Prior experience in finance, trading, or domain-specific knowledge of asset classes (rates, FX ...
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Senior C# Developer - Financial Services
Montreal, QC · Hybrid
CA$80 - CA$100/hr
Demonstrated expert-level skill in C# and Visual Studio environment. * Significant professional ... Prior experience in finance, trading, or domain-specific knowledge of asset classes (rates, FX ...
C# Back End Developer - Banking
Montreal, QC · Hybrid
CA$80 - CA$95/hr
... and Visual Studio environment. Significant professional experience as a back-end/server-side ... Prior experience in finance, trading, or domain-specific knowledge of asset classes (rates, FX ...
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C# Back End Developer - Banking
Montreal, QC · Hybrid
CA$80 - CA$95/hr
... and Visual Studio environment. Significant professional experience as a back-end/server-side ... Prior experience in finance, trading, or domain-specific knowledge of asset classes (rates, FX ...
Create realistic environments and visual content including renders, animations, videos, and ... Water simulation / FX creation * Reading CAD plans and technical drawings * UI/UX design * Motion ...
Create realistic environments and visual content including renders, animations, videos, and ... Water simulation / FX creation * Reading CAD plans and technical drawings * UI/UX design * Motion ...
Collaborer avec les departements connexes (compositing, FX, surfacing, layout, etc.) pour assurer ... Lead the lighting and compositing teams to deliver the expected and desired visual style of the ...
Collaborer avec les departements connexes (compositing, FX, surfacing, layout, etc.) pour assurer ... Lead the lighting and compositing teams to deliver the expected and desired visual style of the ...
... Visual Studio * Strong experience in backend/server-side or desktop application development (not ... Experience in finance/trading domain (FX, rates, fixed income, etc.) * Exposure to TDD/BDD ...
... Visual Studio * Strong experience in backend/server-side or desktop application development (not ... Experience in finance/trading domain (FX, rates, fixed income, etc.) * Exposure to TDD/BDD ...
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| Work environment | Film, TV, advertising, post-production studios | Advertising agencies, media companies, digital studios |
| Industry usage | Used for enhancing visual effects in films and videos | Creates animated graphics for videos, websites, and commercials |
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Artiste FX senior - Animation -- Senior FX Artist - Animation
Montreal, QC • On-site
Other
Posted 3 days ago
Job description
An english version will follow
Dans les coulisses de Cinesite
Cinesite est un studio international d'effets visuels et d'animation qui compte plus de 30 ans d'experience dans l'industrie du cinema et televisuelle et qui est fier de produire des uvres avant-gardistes et primees. Nous travaillons en tant que collectif, ou l'excellence, l'expertise et l'expression sont valorisees par tous.
Le casting que tu rejoindras
Sous la direction du superviseur FX, l'artiste FX est responsable de la conception, de la creation et de la production d'effets visuels numeriques et de diverses simulations a l'aide de Houdini.
Le script
A quoi va ressembler votre quotidien ?
- Creer une large gamme d'effets visuels stylises tels que des fluides, des tissus, des particules, de la pyro, de la magie et des dynamiques de corps rigides avec Houdini.
- Collaborer avec le superviseur pour comprendre les besoins en effets speciaux (FX) des differents plans et sequences afin d'atteindre les objectifs techniques et artistiques.
- Communiquer efficacement avec le superviseur et le coordinateur de production en les tenant informes de l'avancement des prises de vue, des problemes techniques et des defis a prevoir.
- Adapter les simulations pour qu'elles correspondent au style specifique du film, qu'il soit hyper-realiste ou tres stylise (non photo-realiste).
- Organiser, gerer et maintenir les fichiers de simulation qui ont ete crees.
- Optimiser les simulations et les rendus pour gagner en efficacite, tout en respectant les ressources et les contraintes de production sans compromettre la qualite visuelle.
Vos credits
- Plus de 5 ans d'experience en tant qu'artiste FX, idealement dans le domaine des films d'animation realisant des simulations stylisees ou dans des projets VFX travaillant sur des effets photorealistes.
- Excellente maitrise avec Houdini.
- Bonne comprehension de la physique et des phenomenes naturels, en particulier de la simulation de l'eau.
- Connaissance des scripts VEX ou de python est un atout.
- Savoir creer, gerer, documenter et maintenir des HDA/OTL est un atout.
- La connaissance du flux de travail USD est souhaitee.
- Experience en production et maitrise pratique de RenderMan, d'Arnold ou d'autres moteurs de rendu par ray tracing modernes equivalents.
- Experience de production avec Gaffer et Katana est un atout.
- Experience en eclairage, effets de rendu et developpement de looks pour les effets speciaux.
- Experience en compositing et en integration d'elements d'effets speciaux dans Nuke.
- Etre familier avec les exigences des autres domaines de production (modelisation, animation/rigging, eclairage et compositing) est un atout.
- Solides competences en matiere de resolution de problemes et de communication.
- Etre capable de mener plusieurs taches de front et de travailler de maniere productive dans un environnement exigeant et rapide.
L'experience cinematographique chez Cinesite
- Plongez dans un univers creatif et inspirant ou vous evoluez chaque jour dans un environnement collaboratif et inclusif
- Maintenez l'equilibre entre vie professionnelle et personnelle
- Explorez nos opportunites de carriere et realisez votre plein potentiel, avec le soutien de formations, d'outils et de mentorat
- Contribuez activement au succes de Cinesite en partageant votre expertise et votre passion avec vos collegues et les partenaires de Cinesite
- Profitez d'occasions d'echanger et de partager avec vos collegues : 5 a 7, evenements de celebration, activites team building, clubs, "wrap party", etc.
- Apprenez-en plus sur notre culture ici.
Projecteur sur nos avantages
- Flexibilite: Nous avons pleinement adopte le travail hybride,
offrant a nos employes la flexibilite de travailler a domicile, au studio ou d'alterner les deux (sauf exception),
- Nos avantages:
- Programme de support aux employes,
- Plateforme de telemedecine (Dialogue)
- Programme Inflow (TDA-H)
- Jours personnels
- Un jour de celebration flottant pour celebrer avec vous ce qui vous rend unique
- L'equipement et le materiel pour travailler au bureau et la maison
- Acces a des activites culturelles et pour votre bien-etre (yoga, massage)
- Rabais avec divers partenaires
- Et plus encore...
Pour postuler
L'experience candidat est au cur de nos processus guides par nos valeurs d'equite, d'empathie et de transparence. Si vous voulez faire partie de l'histoire de Cinesite, veuillez soumettre votre candidature en ligne via ce site. Si votre candidature est acceptee, vous serez contacte sous peu. Si votre candidature n'est pas retenue pour ce poste, elle restera au dossier pour de futures opportunites.
Veuillez noter que seules les candidatures de personnes detenant un statut de travail valide au Canada seront prises en consideration.
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Behind the scenes at Cinesite
Cinesite is an international visual effects and animation studio with over 30 years of experience in the film and television industry. We take pride in producing cutting-edge, award-winning works. We operate as a collective, where excellence, expertise, and creativity are valued by all.
The crew you'll join
Under the supervision of the FX Supervisor, the FX artist is responsible for the design, creation and production of digital visual effects and various simulations using Houdini.
The script
What your day will look like ?
- Create a wide range of stylized visual effects such as fluids, cloth, particles, pyro, magical and rigid body dynamics using Houdini.
- Collaborate with the Supervisor to understand the FX needs of individual shots and sequences in order to achieve technical and artistic objectives.
- Communicate effectively with the supervisor and the production coordinator keeping them appraised of shot progress, technical issues and anticipated challenges.
- Adapt simulations to match the specific "look" of the film, whether it's hyper-realistic or highly stylized (Non-Photoreal).
- Organize, manage and maintain the simulation files that have been created.
- Optimize simulations and renders to be efficient Ensure within the production resources and constraints without sacrificing visual quality.
Your credits
- More than 5 years' experience as an FX artist ideally in animated movies performing stylized simulations or in live action shows working on photoreal effects.
- High proficiency in Houdini.
- Good understanding of physics and natural phenomena, especially water simulation.
- Knowledge of VEX scripting or python is a benefit.
- Knowing how to create, manage, document and maintain HDAs/OTLs is a benefit.
- Production experience with Solaris and USD workflow is a benefit.
- Production experience with RenderMan, Arnold or equivalent modern raytrace renderers.
- Production experience with Gaffer, Katana is a benefit.
- Experience with lighting,rendering and look developing FX.
- Experience with compositing and integrating FX elements in Nuke.
- Familiarity with other areas of the production pipeline (modeling, animation/rigging, lighting, compositing) is an asset.
- Multitask and work productively in a fast paced environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and communication skills.
The filmmaking experience at Cinesite
- Immerse yourself in a creative and inspiring world where you evolve every day in a collaborative and inclusive environment.
- Maintain a balance between professional and personal life.
- Explore our career opportunities and realize your full potential with the support of training, tools, and mentoring.
- Actively contribute to Cinesite's success by sharing your expertise and passion with colleagues and Cinesite partners.
- Take advantage of opportunities to engage and connect with your colleagues: happy hours, celebration events, team-building activities, clubs, wrap parties, etc.
- Learn more about our culture here.
Spotlight on our benefits
- Flexibility: We have fully embraced hybrid work, offering our employees the flexibility to work from home, at the studio, or alternate between the two (with exceptions).
- Our benefits:
- Employee support program
- Telemedicine platform (Dialogue)
- Inflow program (ADHD)
- Personal days
- A floating celebration day to honor what makes you unique
- Equipment and materials for both office and home
- Access to cultural and well-being activities (yoga, massage)
- Discounts with various partners
- And much more...
To Apply
Candidate experience is at the heart of our processes, guided by our values of fairness, empathy, and transparency. If you want to be part of Cinesite's story, please submit your application online through this website. If your application is accepted, you will be contacted shortly. If your application is not selected for this position, it will remain on file for future opportunities.
Please note that only candidates holding a valid Canadian work authorization will be considered for this position.