FX Artist Cover Letter

FX Artist Cover Letter

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What to include in a Cover Letter
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Company Address
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Salutation
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Compelling Details
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Respectful Closing

How to Write the FX Artist Cover Letter

1229 Yost Drives
Port Donte, CT 45531
Dear Tyler Welch,

In response to your job posting for FX artist, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for management direction to foster effective selection, development and reward of subordinates while contributing to initiatives in support of the Company’s Diversity programs.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

  • Willing to learn, and contribute to the success of the team and project
  • Self-driven, passionate, creative problem solver with a great team first attitude
  • Strong time management skills and motivated to thrive under pressure
  • A strong background in computer programming, preferably in C or C++ and UNIX
  • An understanding of physical dynamics and natural phenomena is key
  • Good understanding of renders such as VRay, RenderMan, Arnold
  • Experience with rigid body dynamics and particle systems
  • Adaptable to change of direction during production and in tight deadlines

Thank you for considering me to become a member of your team.

Sincerely,

Dallas Waelchi

Responsibilities for FX Artist Cover Letter

FX artist responsible for technical quality reviews for 3D models and other assets provided by third-party vendors.

Knowledge of particles, fluids (smoke, dust, water), fracturing, MEL/Python
Skilled in developing effects that work across a wide range of mobile platforms (looks great on the newest phones but still holds up on a variety of mobile devices)
Self-motivation, excellent communications skills, and able to work within a small team
Passion for creating imagery synonymous with the Warcraft IP
Understanding of shader creation for FX
Preferred Experience with Unreal 3 or Unreal 4
Extensive portfolio with examples of current hands-on work, including numerous examples of effects work for games with a focus on realism, with a few examples of tools and scripts used to assist in the creation of FX and FX assets
Additional skillset outside of creating effects such as environment modeling, lighting, technical art

FX Artist Examples

Example #1

Example of FX Artist Cover Letter

26957 Jama Road
West Tristanchester, IL 24286
Dear Avery Witting,

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the FX artist position.

Previously, I was responsible for solutions to creative briefs through existing tools & processes in order to help define key looks for FX on the film.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

  • Technical knowledge for problem solving, verbal communication and organizational skills
  • Thorough understanding of rendering and shading techniques and procedures
  • Past experience of renders such as VRay, RenderMan, Arnold
  • Some past experience with Mantra
  • Strong technical knowledge for problem solving, verbal communication and organizational skills
  • Strong understanding of rendering and shading techniques and procedures
  • Past experience as Lead Artist in VFX or Animation studio
  • Past experience with Mantra

I really appreciate you taking the time to review my application for the position of FX artist.

Sincerely,

Landry Bailey

Example #2

Example of FX Artist Cover Letter

28210 Weber Turnpike
East Luannmouth, GA 42998-1531
Dear Campbell Sipes,

Please consider me for the FX artist opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for daily functional and technical support for front office/back office/related systems, system integrations and users in Asia.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

  • Experience creating film quality fluid dynamic systems
  • Understanding of HDR concepts
  • Understanding of dynamics like soft or rigid bodies
  • Understanding image concepts like Color gamut, bit depth and curves
  • Experience writing HLSL shaders or an equivalent like Renderman
  • Knowledge at least one scripting language like Hscript, Vex, Mel, Lua, Python
  • Experience with a programing language like C, C++, C#
  • A strong understanding of Houdini

Thank you in advance for reviewing my candidacy for this position.

Sincerely,

Dylan Green

Example #3

Example of FX Artist Cover Letter

7263 Schiller Unions
South Tiffany, IL 19126-4751
Dear Morgan Lang,

Please consider me for the FX artist opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for leadership and guidance on any projects that the 3D department are involved with.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

  • Excellent understanding of rendering and shading techniques and procedures
  • Past experience with mentoring junior artists
  • Senior level experience with rigid body dynamics and particle systems
  • Senior level experience in Vray, Maya, Yeti & nCloth
  • In-depth knowledge of rigging
  • Senior level experience with hair, fur and dynamics
  • High level of understanding for physically based simulation
  • Knowledge of Marvelous Designer as asset

Thank you for taking your time to review my application.

Sincerely,

Royal Feil

Example #4

Example of FX Artist Cover Letter

17276 Eneida Trail
Zboncakburgh, SC 59726-3114
Dear Dylan Howe,

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the FX artist position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for input regarding tools and interfaces to improve throughput.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

  • Knowledge of MEL, Python and C++ an asset
  • Working experience in Vray, Maya, Yeti & nCloth
  • Experience with hair, fur and dynamics
  • Good understanding for physically based simulation
  • Mentor artists
  • Understanding of how to create photorealistic effects
  • Knowledge of particle systems
  • Understanding of effect techniques used in games and film

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Morgan Walsh

Example #5

Example of FX Artist Cover Letter

7534 Sam Fields
Joanville, OR 86801-3967
Dear Gray Quigley,

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the FX artist position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for graphic support, advice and guidance in support of F-35 Training Courseware, programs and systems.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

  • Good understanding of how light influences effects
  • Understanding of effective game or film pipelines
  • Proficiency with nCloth and/or XGen in Maya
  • Works well under pressure and deadlines and deliver requests with quick turn-around
  • Can handle shots independently
  • Have artistic eyes for cloth and hair dynamics and the look of fur
  • A broad understanding of rigging terminologies and geometry topology and deformations
  • Problem solver, capable to find solutions for wide range of technical challenges

Thank you for considering me to become a member of your team.

Sincerely,

Dakota Swaniawski

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