CoSA VFX Vancouver, Inc. has remote opportunities in its Canada-based studio with preference given to British Columbia and Ontario based artists.

Reporting to the Global Head of CG, this position requires top-level FX skills, collaboration within a team, and creative problem-solving.

CoSA is an award-winning, rapid-paced and highly collaborative studio focused on providing the highest levels of photo-real visual effects to feature, streaming and network television projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Collaborate with VFX, CG, and department supervisors to deliver FX that meet creative vision, technical requirements, and production deadlines.
Create a wide range of FX in Houdini, including fire, smoke, fluids, electricity, explosions, supernatural/magical effects, and large-scale destruction.
Develop and refine procedural FX setups that are productive, scalable, and adaptable by other artists
Work from scratch or enhance existing setups, optimizing for performance, caching, and rendering
Maintain consistency with established art styles while adapting to the creative needs of individual projects
Participate in reviews and critiques, providing solutions to enhance quality and efficiency




Research and collect reference material to guide look development
Troubleshoot and resolve technical and artistic challenges, collaborating across departments for seamless integration of FX into shots

REQUIREMENTS:
4+ years of professional experience in film, streaming episodics, cinematics, or high-end commercials
Proven experience producing FX such as smoke, fire, clouds, water, steam, magical effects, and destruction
Strong understanding of simulation techniques, procedural workflows, and FX optimization
Proficiency with one or more industry-standard renderers (e.g., Karma XPU, Redshift, V-Ray, Mantra)
Working knowledge of production tracking tools such as Ftrack, ShotGrid, or equivalent
Ability to adapt to various art styles and quickly learn current tools and pipelines
Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines

PREFERRED SKILLS:
Python and HOM scripting; VEX experience a plus
Procedural shader creation and USD-based FX workflows
FX concept art skills for pitches and look development
Compositing experience in Nuke

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