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FX Artist - Generalist

Hamburg, Germany · Hybrid

Senior$2M raised

About Important Looking Pirates Important Looking Pirates (ILP) is a multiple VES and Emmy award-winning studio and have created animation and visual effects for some of the greatest storytellers. Founded by artists in 2…

Skills: Houdini, FX Artistry, Water FX, CFX, Visual Effects

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FX Artist - Generalist

Important Looking Pirates VFX

Hamburg, Germany • Hybrid

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  • Full-time
  • Posted 2d ago
  • Apply by Jul 4
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Create a wide range of effects setups from scratch and manage them from start to finish with efficiency. Collaborate closely with other artists and managers to ensure simulations meet shot goals and world-class standards.

Requirements

Requires extensive experience in all aspects of FX with expert knowledge of Houdini and a strong artistic eye. Candidates must be able to work on-site in Stockholm, London, or Hamburg and communicate effectively in English.

Full job description

About Important Looking Pirates

Important Looking Pirates (ILP) is a multiple VES and Emmy award-winning studio and have created animation and visual effects for some of the greatest storytellers. Founded by artists in 2007, ILP was established with the vision of becoming one of the top international suppliers of VFX in terms of quality, professionalism, and service. With amazing projects such as Shogun, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Fallout, The Mandalorian, Westworld and Star Wars: The Last Jedi in ILP’s portfolio, we can proudly say that we are one of the most successful studios in the world.

At ILP, we have assembled one of the best visual effects teams in the business, with talents from all corners of the world. All our artists, technicians and support personnel are driven by passion for what they do and always strive to push the limits of what can be accomplished.


About the position

This is a freelance or fixed term position in the EU and the UK, with start dates in July and August, and various contract lengths.

As an FX artist at ILP you will create a wide range of effects from scratch. You will have the opportunity to take a lot of artistic ownership as we value creativity, artistry and technical knowledge. You will get the chance to work autonomously and manage your own tasks while working within a team of FX artists.

You will also closely collaborate with other artists, to find out what you need from them for your simulations to work, and updating managers and coordinators about progress and roadblocks. We believe that a close dialogue between you and the artists brings out the most of the shots. This adds an extra layer of responsibility on all our artists, but it also gives an extra sense of ownership and involvement that motivates our artists to go the extra mile. This, together with a culture that encourages everyone to chip in with their ideas, is what enables ILP to deliver the quality we are known for.

Your work will include

  • Creating effects setups from scratch

  • Working across all areas and aspects of FX

  • Owning your effects from start to finish, with speed and efficiency

  • Finding and matching references to achieve shot goals

  • Constant and proactive dialogue with other artists

  • Working on some of the coolest shows in the business with talented colleagues

You need the following

  • Experience in all aspects of FX

  • Expertise within Water FX and/or CFX is considered a plus

  • Great artistic eye, both for what looks right and how to take it to the next level

  • The ability to take ownership of your shots and push them to world class standards

  • Excellent knowledge of Houdini

  • Organized workflows and good team communication

  • Able to communicate effectively in English, both written and spoken

  • Humble, helpful and put ego aside to help the shows

  • Able to work on site at one of our offices in Stockholm, London or Hamburg

Related keywords

HoudiniFX ArtistGeneralistWater FXCFXVisual EffectsVFXSimulationsStockholmLondonHamburgAnimationArtistic OwnershipShot Goals

About Important Looking Pirates VFX

LinkedInVisit site

We love VFX!

Industry
Animation
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
2007
Headquarters
Stockholm, Stockholm County
LinkedIn followers
37,022
Total funding
$2M

ILP is a visual effects and digital animation studio located in Stockholm, London and Hamburg. We can proudly say that we have assembled one of the best visual effects teams in the business. All our artists, technicians, producers and support personnel are driven by passion for what we do and we always strive to push the limits of what we can accomplish utilizing the latest technology. We provide assistance in all forms of digital production including commercials, tv, film, web, games and print. Our artists and producers will help you through the creative and technical production process to ensure the highest level of quality is delivered on time!

Offices: Norra Riddarholmshamnen 1, Stockholm, Stockholm County 111 28, SE

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About Important Looking Pirates VFX

LinkedInVisit site

We love VFX!

Industry
Animation
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
2007
Headquarters
Stockholm, Stockholm County
LinkedIn followers
37,022
Total funding
$2M

ILP is a visual effects and digital animation studio located in Stockholm, London and Hamburg. We can proudly say that we have assembled one of the best visual effects teams in the business. All our artists, technicians, producers and support personnel are driven by passion for what we do and we always strive to push the limits of what we can accomplish utilizing the latest technology. We provide assistance in all forms of digital production including commercials, tv, film, web, games and print. Our artists and producers will help you through the creative and technical production process to ensure the highest level of quality is delivered on time!

Offices: Norra Riddarholmshamnen 1, Stockholm, Stockholm County 111 28, SE

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