JOB SUMMARY

The FX Artist specializes in creating hand-drawn visual effect animations using Harmony and/or Flash, to bring to life elements like explosions, fire, smoke, liquids, weather phenomena, and abstract visual effects.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Designs and animates visual effects such as explosions, smoke, fire, water, magical spells, weather elements, and other dynamic effects to enhance the overall look of animations.
• Ensures attention to detail that the effects animations are visually appealing and cohesive with the overall animation.
• Blends the effects smoothly into scenes to enhance the action and storytelling, while staying true to the project's style and aesthetic.
• Demonstrates proficiency with animation software such as Toon Boom Harmony, or other specialized software used for effects animation.
• Ensures timely delivery of assigned tasks while maintaining the required quality.
• Collaborates with team members, supervisors, and other departments, and shares their ideas actively.
• Give sand receives constructive, creative feedback such as Handout stage, fix-ups, and retakes.  

REQUIREMENTS

A. Competencies

• Good artistic skills, keen eye for motion, light, color, and dynamics.  
• Must have a strong understanding of motion dynamics, animation principles, and proficiency in 2D Digital software.  
• Good Stress Tolerance
• Initiating Action
• Contributes to team success
• Client Centered
• Gaining commitment to deliver results
• Consistent Work Standards
• Good Communication skills.

B. Motivational Fit

• Fulfillment for High Quality & Challenging Work.
• Detail Orientated.
• High Involvement/Team player.
• Willingness for continued learning (new technology, style, process, and platform development)
• Passionate for Animation.

C. Knowledge Areas

• Has working knowledge of the principles of animation
• Familiar with different genres from different shows
• High proficiency in Harmony and Animate

D. Work Experience  

• At least 3 years of FX Animation work experience in TV, movies, commercial, video game production studios, production and/or ad agency
• Has worked in a team on time-bounded projects
• Diploma or degree in animation, media arts, graphic design, fine arts, architecture or related field
• Cut-out animation and rigging experience are a plus

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*Also, as of now, we are not accepting internships. Any internship application will be placed in our library, and we will contact you when we open the studio for internships.

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