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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Position:</span> FX - Lead</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Hiring Range: </span>$135,000 to $145,000/year for a 40 hour work week</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Project Contract:</span> As soon as possible</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Company Benefits:</span> Extended healthcare from day 1, premiums 100% covered by Image Engine, up to 8 paid Health and Wellness days per year.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold\">*Candidates are required to be based in British Columbia and eligible to work in Canada*</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"color: #5886a6; font-size: 18px\">ABOUT IMAGE ENGINE</span></span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif\"><a href=\"https://image-engine.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px\">Image Engine</span></a><span style=\"font-size: 15px\"> is a world-class VFX studio based in Vancouver, BC, that has built a reputation for excellence in the visual effects industry since 1995. We specialize in crafting stunning visual effects for feature films and television with an </span><a href=\"https://image-engine.com/portfolio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px\">award-winning portfolio</span></a><span style=\"font-size: 15px\"> that includes The Book of Boba Fett, The Mandalorian, Game Of Thrones, Lost in Space, Jurassic World, and District 9.</span></span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 15px\">We offer a full range of visual effects services, from concept designs and pre-visualization to CG animation, compositing, and explosive volumetric digital effects. Our crew is passionate about storytelling and pushing the artistic and technical boundaries to deliver the highest quality work on every project. R&amp;D is central to our philosophy of driving creativity through innovation and we're committed to continually evolving our robust production pipelines.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 15px\">At Image Engine, we value diversity and teamwork, and we're proud to foster a workplace culture that is supportive, respectful, and empowering. We believe that our success is a reflection of our exceptionally talented team, and we're always looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join us on our mission to create unforgettable visual experiences. Join our team and be part of something extraordinary.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"color: #5886a6; font-size: 18px\">POSITION PURPOSE</span></span><br></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 15px\">The Lead FX TD will be the main support line for all FX artists on a show. They will help ramp and prep the tools creating a good foundation. They will be required to maintain in house tools for department handoff. A large portion of a Lead FX TD’s time will include managing artist tasks, working closely with the VFX and CG Supervisors, as well as communicating schedules and concerns to the FX production team.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 15px\">The Lead FX TD will help identify areas for improvement. They will work with R&amp;D and pipeline to help improve workflow processes. They will also contribute to the overall operation and improvement of the FX TD team by setting and maintaining department standards. This will include, but will not be limited to advising on FX TD best practices, engaging in cross-department communication, flagging/providing solutions to critical issues, and documentation. </span></p>\n<p><br><span style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"color: #5886a6; font-size: 18px\">DUTIES &amp; RESPONSIBILITIES</span></span><br></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 15px\">Assessing a shows methodology and artist requirements for the FX department </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 15px\">Report to the Head of Department (HOD) for facility tasks, FX pipeline improvements,show requirement and progress updates</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 15px\">Report to CG supervisor for assigned show tasks, working with HOD to ensure tasks align with studio standards</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 15px\">Define and enforce standards and working practices within the FX team across all projects</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 15px\">Responsible for achieving high quality work within the time constraints given</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 15px\">Review scope of work and assign tasks based on artist skills/abilities</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 15px\">Attend rounds, dailies, reviews, one to one and team meetings as required</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 15px\">Provide guidance on how to best achieve a certain effect within the available show pipeline</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 15px\">Provide performance reviews, daily feedback, and mentoring</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 15px\">Estimate the time required for tasks and provide accurate progress reports</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 15px\">Work closely with production coordinators to manage the show schedule for the team and to ensure delivery targets are met</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 15px\">Work closely with VFX and CG supervisors to achieve the client FX brief within the constraints of the show</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 15px\">Work closely with R&amp;D to spec new tools, facilitate testing, integration and provide timely input for ongoing development projects</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 15px\">Work with up and downstream depts to optimize data flow and achieve targets</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 15px\">Identify and archive outstanding work on a show that may be reused for future projects </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 15px\">Assist with FX breakdowns at the end of a show</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br><span style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"color: #5886a6; font-size: 18px\">EXPERIENCE</span></span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 15px\">Minimum 4 years of feature film/TV production experience as an FX artist in Houdini (internal candidate )</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 15px\">or </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 15px\">Minimum 1 year  experience as an FX Lead and 4 years of feature film/TV production experience as an FX artist in Houdini (external candidate)</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br><span style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"color: #5886a6; font-size: 18px\">SKILLS AND ABILITIES</span></span><br></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"color: #5886a6; font-size: 15px\">Key Technical Skills</span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 15px\">Excellent knowledge and demonstrated work experience in Houdini</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 15px\">Excellent knowledge of creating HDA’s in Houdini and providing user support </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 15px\">Strong knowledge of VEX and Hscript.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 15px\">Strong knowledge of Arnold (preferred) and or another 3D Renderer </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 15px\">Strong knowledge of common data formats ( e.g. VDB, Alembic etc )</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 15px\">Strong knowledge of compositing</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 15px\">Working knowledge of Nuke</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"color: #5886a6; font-size: 15px\">Communication Skills</span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 15px\">Excellent understanding and communication of image composition and creative story points</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 15px\">The ability to work alongside, communicate with, and understand the requirements of all departments</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif; 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