• Animate and bring to life design work across a range of formats — social, web, brand, campaign • Collaborate with ADs and CDs from early stages to help inform how motion can shape a concept • Develop motion style frames, animatics, and final delivery-ready assets • Contribute design ideas and style sensibility when concepting — your voice matters beyond just animation • Stay sharp on emerging tools and techniques, from procedural animation to interactive motion

• Design and create stunning VFX for complex character, combat and environment setups in Unreal • Create stunning and performant visual effects in close collaboration with the Tech Department • Develop new processes and pipelines • Work closely with members of different departments (Art, Animation, Design, and Tech) • Identify and overcome technical and visual challenges

• Create high-quality, realistic textures and skin variations for weapons and props, following the established visual style of Oxide. • Prepare and polish weapon and prop models for texturing, ensuring clean UVs and proper asset workflow. • Optimize textures and materials to ensure excellent performance on mobile devices. • Work closely with the art lead to maintain visual consistency across all skins and materials. • Iterate on feedback quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced production environment. • Collaborate with developers and technical artists to ensure smooth integration of assets into the game engine.

Role Description Crafty Apes is looking for a talented Senior FX Artist to join our team in Sydney. The perfect candidate is a team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and embraces individuality and creativity. - Collaborate with Supervisors and Production to create high-quality visual effects for assigned shows. - Meet all project milestones, adhering to show schedules and production deadlines. - Ensure all work integrates seamlessly within the company’s existing pipeline. - Produce compelling look-tests based on provided reference materials and creative briefs. - Exhibit problem-solving skills and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. - Demonstrate strong communication skills, effectively taking direction and collaborating with team members and management. Qualifications - Minimum of 5 years of professional experience using Houdini for FX creation, including proficiency with relevant Houdini FX plugins. - Knowledge of Embergen is a real plus! - Bachelor’s degree in Animation, Arts, Fine Arts, or equivalent professional production experience. - Solid understanding and practical experience in one or more of the following areas: - Rigid body and particle dynamics - Volume modeling and rendering - Procedural geometry generation - Fluid dynamics - Strong foundational understanding of physical dynamics and natural phenomena. - Experience with other professional 3D software packages, such as 3ds Max or Maya, is a plus! - Scripting proficiency is a plus! - Excellent communication skills, with the ability to take precise direction from show leads and supervisors. Requirements - 100% remote within Australia, with no restrictions on local working rights. How to Apply To apply, please submit your resume, a cover letter outlining your relevant experience, and a link to your animation reel. As we understand that delays can occur in receiving final shots, please ensure that all work samples provided are as recent as possible.