DreamWorks Feature - Effects Artist

Responsibilities: “What would you say you do here?”

• Design and build images, elements and effects (such as fire, smoke, water, destruction, magic, etc).

• Work with other artists, the FX head, VFX supervisor and the director to achieve the art directed goals.

• Efficiently implement systems developed by other FX Artists and propagate/improve them in production shots.

• Offer solutions to meet production's creative and/or technical requirements.

• Ability to multitask, understand priorities and hit deadlines.

• Ability to work independently on assignments and be proactive to show/department needs.

• Mentor and assist other artists in effects work and other computer graphics techniques.

• Keep abreast of current technologies and offer ideas to implement them effectively.

• Strong communication skills, interact professionally with others, respectful and punctual in meetings.