Mid/Senior CFX Artist

Lightbox Animation Studios

Mid/Senior CFX Artist needed for creating high-quality simulations for 3D animated films. Join Lightbox Animation Studios and be part of the exciting Animated Feature TAD 4 project.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create high quality and stunning 3D hair, beards, fur, feather, cloth simulations and deliver final character performance
Work closely with the Director and the team to find the best technical and creative CFX solutions, to meet production needs and artistic direction of the project
Understanding of how hair is styled/ cut
Develop dynamic rigs for characters' hair and cloth
Partner with (Animators, Effects, Lighting, Modelling team) to coordinate tight character, simulation and effects interaction and deal with corrections
Ability to work autonomously and independently in a fully remote environment, with that comes the supreme individual responsibility to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and maintain your own initiative
Excellent communication skills
Great team player, create a collaborative and welcoming environment
Proven ability to meet deadlines, prioritize workload and within budgets, adhere to the production schedule and deliver completed assignments on time
Align with the style, sensibility of the project and the Director vision

Requirements

What you’ll need

3-5+ years of professional experience from either animation TV series or feature animation movie
Extensive knowledge of Yeti for grooming and Qualoth/nCloth/nHair for simulation
Other solvers knowledge is a plus
Strong visual, artistic skills and strong knowledge of the behavior of different cloths, weights and falls
Knowledge of anatomy, physical behaviors and realistic motion
Works within the established pipeline and offers constructive suggestions to improve the process
Ability to take feedback constructively and implement it effectively, to reach the quality desired
Anticipation and quick reaction for problem solving
Demonstrate great autonomy and proactivity in your work
Great attention to detail
Outstanding interpersonal and collaborative skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% remote work
Nice working schedule from 8h to 16h, Monday to Friday, with some flexibility
23 days working days annual holidays
People first company culture, good work-life balance

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Hard Skills & Tools

3D Hair SimulationCloth SimulationCharacter RiggingAnimation TechniquesProblem Solving

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsTeam CollaborationAutonomyProactivityConstructive Feedback Implementation