Technical Artist
RunwaySalary not specified
Full Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Visual Effects, Film, TelevisionIndustries
Requirements
- Previous experience in live action visual effects for feature films or high level television
- Strong experience in creating a wide variety of simulations (destruction, atmospheric, fluid, supernatural, etc.)
- Ability to take direction positively, work well within a team, and thrive under the pressure of tight deadlines
- Team player able to work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills and an open mind
- Based in Seoul or surroundings, or willing to relocate
Responsibilities
- Create a wide variety of realistic effects, including but not limited to destruction, smoke, fire, and water
- Work under the guidance of multiple supervisors to achieve the desired level of aesthetic quality and technical accuracy, often exploring different approaches and looks
- Work with the FX leads to produce various elements using presets and templates, and to expand and improve upon these templates
- Revise simulations based on client and supervisor feedback in a timely manner
- Coordinate with the lighting department to ensure seamless integration of FX elements
- Work within the established pipeline and offer constructive suggestions to improve the process
- Help develop and explore new ways to enhance results
- Help team debug issues and learn new methods
- Troubleshoot and solve technical and artistic issues to meet client requirements and production deadlines
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the salary for the Senior FX Artist position?
This information is not specified in the job description.
Is this a remote position, or is there a specific location required?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What skills and experience are required for this Senior FX Artist role?
Candidates need previous experience in live action visual effects for feature films or high-level television, strong experience creating a wide variety of simulations like destruction, atmospheric, fluid, and supernatural effects, plus excellent communication skills, teamwork ability, and thriving under tight deadlines.
What is the company culture like at Scanline VFX?
Scanline VFX fosters a collaborative, innovative environment that encourages team members to ask questions, present ideas, explore new approaches, test, learn, and iterate, while striving for the highest quality standards.
What makes a strong candidate for this Senior FX Artist position?
A strong candidate has experience in live-action VFX for films or TV, excels at diverse simulations, works collaboratively in fast-paced teams, takes direction positively, communicates excellently, and contributes ideas to improve pipelines.
Scanline VFX
Provides visual effects and real-time production
About Scanline VFX
Scanline VFX specializes in creating visual effects for films and television. The company uses its proprietary fluid simulation software, Flowline, to produce realistic natural elements like fire, smoke, and water. This software has been recognized with an Academy Award for its technical achievements. Scanline VFX stands out from its competitors by combining a large, diverse team of over 1,200 professionals with significant investments in its technology and infrastructure, particularly from Netflix. This allows them to take on a wide range of projects, both for Netflix and other clients. The goal of Scanline VFX is to help filmmakers achieve their artistic visions while pushing the limits of what can be done in visual effects and real-time production.
Grünwald, GermanyHeadquarters
1989Year Founded
M_AND_ACompany Stage
Design, EntertainmentIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees
Benefits
Professional Development Budget
Flexible Work Hours
Risks
Increased competition from emerging VFX studios in Asia.
AI-driven VFX tools may disrupt traditional workflows.
Volatility in streaming service investments could impact Scanline's project pipeline.
Differentiation
Scanline VFX's proprietary software, Flowline, creates photorealistic natural phenomena.
Eyeline Studios offers unmatched flexibility in real-time filmmaking.
Scanline VFX has a global presence with studios in seven key locations.
Upsides
Netflix's investment enhances Scanline's pipeline and infrastructure.
Rising demand for high-quality VFX in streaming content benefits Scanline.
Expansion into South Korea capitalizes on emerging market opportunities.
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