Creature FX Artist

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Creature FX Artist (Realistic).

Key Responsibilities

• Simulate skin, muscles, tendons, fat, hair, fur, and cloth on realistic creatures and characters
• Create physically accurate muscle and skin setups using tools such as Ziva, Houdini, and Maya
• Collaborate with rigging and animation teams to ensure seamless integration of FX rigs and simulated deformations

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience as a Creature FX Artist or similar role with a strong reel showcasing anatomical simulation
• Proficiency in tools such as Maya, Houdini, Ziva Dynamics, or equivalent muscle/cloth solvers
• Solid grasp of creature anatomy, physics-based simulation, and dynamic deformation
• Knowledge of rigging and skinning workflows is a plus
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision