Context And Mission
At the Visualization Group of the BSC, we are looking for a technical artist to work with us in the creation of scientific documentaries based on data visualizations.
The position involves producing high-end renderings from the results of computer simulations for scientific documentaries. The candidate will work in two main areas : look dev, animation and rendering of scientific visualizations, and developing tools and scripts for data conversion using Houdini, which is currently our main platform.
Key Duties
* FX animation driven by computer simulation datasets, mainly in the form of particles, fluids, or cached geometry
* Collaborate in all the preproduction stages of the movies
* Rendering and postprocessing
* Develop and implement scripts to convert scientific data to standard 3D formats
Requirements
1. Education
Master ́s degree in Computer Animation or equivalent
2. Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience
Proficient in Houdini
3. Experience with other 3D software like Autodesk Maya
4. Solid knowledge of render engines (Arnold, Redshift, Renderman...)
5. Minimum 3+ years of experience in the animation industry (technical department)
6. Experience in FX animation (fluids, particles)
7. Additional Knowledge and Professional Experience
Experience in Nuke and After Effects will be valued
8. Programming skills will be valued (Python, C++, etc)
9. Good level in English
10. Competences
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
11. Ability to take the initiative, prioritize and work under set deadlines
12. Ability to work both independently and within a team
Conditions
13. The position will be located at BSC within the CASE Department
14. We offer a full-time contract a good working environment, a highly stimulating environment with state-of-the-art infrastructure, flexible working hours, extensive training plan, restaurant tickets, private health insurance, support to the relocation procedures
15. Duration : Open-ended contract due to technical and scientific activities linked to the project and budget duration
16. Holidays : 23 paid vacation days plus 24th and 31st of December per our collective agreement
17. Salary : we offer a competitive salary commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate and according to the cost of living in Barcelona
18. Starting date : 16 / 08 / 2025
#J-18808-Ljbffr