Sr Character FX Artist
LAIKA(1 month ago)
About this role
The Senior Character FX Artist creates high-quality character-related simulations and deformations (hair, fur, cloth, muscles, skin) that support the artistic vision of the production. The role works closely with animation, rigging, groom, lighting, and compositing teams to ensure believable and stylized character motion that enhances performance and storytelling. The senior artist also contributes to pipeline/tool development and mentors junior team members.
Required Skills
- Cloth Simulation
- Hair Simulation
- Fur Simulation
- Muscle Simulation
- Skin Simulation
- Collaboration
- Troubleshooting
- Optimization
- Grooming
- Lighting
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About LAIKA
laika.comLAIKA is an award-winning feature film animation studio located just outside Portland, Oregon, best known for handcrafted stop-motion films. The studio has produced acclaimed titles such as Coraline and Kubo and the Two Strings, combining practical puppetry, meticulous art direction, and modern visual effects. LAIKA develops, produces and releases original animated features and shorts for global theatrical audiences, emphasizing bold storytelling, artisanal craftsmanship, and technical innovation. Its films have earned critical praise and industry awards for both artistry and narrative ambition.