Midas VFX is looking for talented CG Artists to join our team across a range of high-end film and television projects.
We are interested in artists across a variety of disciplines, including Environment Artists, CG Generalists and FX Artists.
Working closely with CG Supervisors, VFX Supervisors and the wider team, you will help create high-quality, cinematic work ranging from subtle invisible effects to large-scale environments, destruction, simulations and complex CG sequences.
Environment Artists
Creating digital environments, set extensions and matte-painted or fully CG locations.
CG Generalists
Working across modelling, texturing, look development, lighting and rendering.
FX Artists
Creating simulations including destruction, smoke, fire, water.
Depending on your area of focus, you will:
- Create high-quality CG work for film and television projects
- Work closely with Supervisors and Leads to deliver shots and sequences to a high standard
- Collaborate with other departments including compositing, production and VFX supervision
- Help solve creative and technical challenges throughout production
- Maintain consistency, quality and efficiency across your work
- Contribute to the development of workflows and pipeline improvements where appropriate
We are looking for artists with:
- Previous experience in VFX, film or episodic television
- Strong skills in one or more CG disciplines
- Experience with relevant software such as Maya, Houdini, Vray, Nuke, Unreal, Substance or Photoshop
- Strong artistic eye and attention to detail
- Good understanding of the wider CG pipeline and how different departments work together
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Environment Artists
- Strong modelling, texturing and environment assembly skills
- Experience creating realistic digital environments and set extensions
- Understanding of scans, photogrammetry and reference workflows is an advantage
CG Generalists
- Broad understanding of the CG pipeline
- Comfortable working across multiple disciplines including modelling, lookdev, lighting and rendering
- Ability to adapt to a variety of project requirements
FX Artists
- Strong experience creating simulations in Houdini or similar software
- Experience with destruction, smoke, fire, water, particles and procedural workflows
- Good understanding of scale, timing and realism