CG FX Artist

Paramount Animation is the animated film division of Paramount Pictures. Building on Paramount's 100-year history of iconic filmmaking, Paramount Animation brings visionary artists and storytellers together to form a world-class animation studio.

We are currently looking to hire two experienced CG FX Artists to work on a theatrical animated feature.

Responsibilities

• Create stylized/procedural water, dust FX, earth/building destruction and light crowd work
• Work efficiently within the confines of available resources, show structure and schedules as defined by production management.
• Interpret and transform abstract ideas into compelling effects
• Work with production management to prioritize tasks
• Keep supervisors informed of progress, changes, roadblocks, and other critical issues
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• A minimum of 4 years' experience as a FX Artis
• Advanced knowledge of Houdini required
• A strong aesthetic eye for effects performance as it relates to storytelling
• Working knowledge of Blender is preferred
• Excellent problem-solving
• Excellent communication skills
  
  

Hiring Salary Range:

Minimum: $2900/45hr week ($61.06/hour)

Maximim: $3400/45hr week ($72.58/hour)

• Weekly rates are guaranteed and include one hour of OT at time and a half into each day.The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.