VFX Artist

Studio B are looking for a spectacular VFX Artist to join our team full-time in London! We are a cutting-edge, digital-first production company creating compelling content that resonates with today's audiences and garners 1 Billion views per month. We're all about staying ahead of trends, breaking creative boundaries, and speaking the language of Gen Z. If you live and breathe social media, have a knack for creativity, and know how to make content that pops, we want to hear from you!

Who you are: As a VFX Artist at Studio B, you will play a key role in creating visual effects within our growing team of talented artists. While you'll often collaborate with colleagues, you'll also be expected to take ownership of projects, seeing them through from start to finish. You'll primarily focus on Compositing, but we highly value any additional Generalist skills you bring to the table. We operate in a fast-paced industry where some projects have just a week in post-production, so you'll need to be versatile and resourceful, effectively managing the entire pipeline. But don't worry—you'll be surrounded by experienced artists who will support and guide you every step of the way.

Key Responsibilities:

• Artistic and technical skills: to work on all aspects of CG shots such as Modelling, Shading, Texturing, Lighting and Rendering.
• Creating models, textures and photo-realistic digital matte paintings.
• Lighting and scene assembly across shots or assets as required, and at times including characters and animation.
• Refining 3D renders with 2D compositing techniques.
• Collaborate with the VFX and CG Supervisor to develop the look and feel of the shot.
• Communicate with production on a regular basis and provide aesthetic feedback when required.
• Produce top-tier VFX that seamlessly match the project's visual aesthetic.
• Work within established benchmarks and raise the standards for VFX.
• Develop and sustain efficient VFX pipelines.

Skills and Experience:

• High-level knowledge across multiple CG techniques including but not limited to: Tracking, Modelling, Texturing and Shading, FX simulation, Lighting, Matte Painting, Rendering and Compositing.
• Proven VFX pipeline experience having worked on advertisement and feature film.
• Be comfortable with both the creative and technical aspects of CG work.
• Production-based experience in Houdini and at least one of the following: Karma, Redshift, VRay.
• Knowledge and experience of USD render, 3ds Max and Blender are also welcome.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills.
• Traditional arts background.
• Programming or scripting skills (e.g. vex, mel, python) a bonus.
• Must demonstrate a strong understanding of AI tools and technologies.

Perks:

• Creative Freedom: Unleash your creativity and bring your wildest ideas to life.
• Fun Environment: Work in a lively office with a team that's as passionate about fun as they are about work.
• Growth Opportunities: Learn from the best and grow your skills in a supportive environment.
• Awesome Projects: Work on exciting projects with top-tier brands and see your work shine on big platforms.

We are riding high from reaching 15 billion views and we have lots of exciting projects in the pipeline, so if the description above sounds like you, we'd love to talk... Apply Now and Let's Make Magic Together!