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Voytek Kufner

Kitchener,Ontario - CAN

Summary

I would like to express my interest in FX Artist position at Guru. With over 23 years of experience in the VFX industry, EMMY AWARD nomination and proven track record of contributing to high profile TV and feature film productions, I am confident in my ability to present technical expertise, creativity and well organized work to the team. Over 23 years of my career, I have demonstrated proficiency in using my knowledge of industry leading software like Houdini, Nuke and Maya, creating world class visual effects. I have contributed to wide range of projects including blockbuster films like "The Fate of the Furious", "Quantumania", "Fantastic 4" and television series like "Star Trek: Discovery", "The Umbrella Academy", "The Boys" and "Altered Carbon" to mention few. I worked multiple times for clients like Marvel, Disney, Netflix, Amazon, HBO and more. I have proven track record of working well with diverse teams of artists and supervisors to achieve the project goals efficiently. I held numerous seniors, lead and supervising positions over the years with great results. I am excited about the prospect of joining Guru. I am confident that my skills and experience align perfectly with requirements of the FX Artist position. Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to hearing from you.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead FX Artist

Spin VFX
Toronto, Ontario
06.2022 - Current
  • "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania", "The Umbrella Academy" s.4, "Big George Foreman", "SpongeBob SquarePants: Saving Bikini Bottom", "The Boys", "Jupiter's Legacy", "Altered Carbon" s.2
  • Utilized proprietary software tools to design special FX sequences from concept through completion.
  • Created realistic particle simulations and effects for various scenes in the film.
  • Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.

Lead FX Artist

Company3
07.2019 - 06.2022
  • "13 Minutes", "Umbrella Academy" s.3, "Swan Song", "Orville" s.3

Senior FX Artist

Pixomondo
Toronto, Ontario
03.2016 - 07.2019
  • "Goosbumps 2: Haunted Halloween", "Star Trek: Discovery" s.1 and 2, "Pitch Perfect 3", "Goliath" s.3, "The Fate of the Furious"

Lead FX Artist

Encore VFX
Toronto, Ontario
01.2014 - 03.2016
  • "Shadowhunters" s.1, "Texas Rising", "Phill"
  • Designed naturalistic water, fire, smoke, and dust elements for use in 3D animation projects.

Vfx Artist, Rigger

Arc Production
05.2012 - 01.2014

Lead Visual Effects Artist

Intelligent Creatures Studio
03.2010 - 02.2013
  • "Garm Wars - The Last Druid", "Battlefield Cell", "Saw III"

freelance senior animator

Nelvana Animation Studio
01.2007 - 01.2012

Lead Modeler, Lead Animator

IMAX Studio
01.2009 - 03.2010

Lead Modeler

Red Rover Studio
03.2008 - 05.2009

animation and vfx supervisor, animation director

Yowza Animation/Switch VFX
01.2006 - 01.2008

Lead Animator

Two Presidents Productions
Toronto, Ontario
01.2006 - 04.2007

animator, vfx artist, character rigger

Soho VFX
Toronto, Canada
01.2004 - 01.2005
  • Company Overview: Toronto, Ontario
  • "Fantastic 4"
  • Toronto, Ontario

Lead Animator, Previz and Lighting Director Assistant

Calibre Digital Design
Toronto, Canada
05.2001 - 08.2004
  • Company Overview: Toronto, Ontario
  • Toronto, Ontario

Education

Diploma - Computer Animation - Alias|Wavefront Maya

International Academy of Design and Technology
Toronto, Ontario
01.2001

Diploma - Computer Graphics Honours

Westervelt College
London, Ontario
01.1996

4 year art major program -

Boleslawiec, Poland
01.1986

Diploma - Computer Business Application Honours

Westervelt College
London, Ontario

Skills

  • Houdini
  • Maya
  • Mudbox
  • Digital Fusion
  • Nuke
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Premiere

Accomplishments

  • 34th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Award, Nominated in the field of Outstanding Graphic Design and Art Direction for work on 'Curiosity - Battlefield Cell'.
  • The Chair Award, Best Character Animation of the Year 2000/2001 from International Academy of Design and Technology.
  • Theatre Graduation Logo Contest, Won contest for designing logo for Theatre Graduation - course organized and sponsored by Federal Government to hold teens in school.

Timeline

Lead FX Artist

Spin VFX
06.2022 - Current

Lead FX Artist

Company3
07.2019 - 06.2022

Senior FX Artist

Pixomondo
03.2016 - 07.2019

Lead FX Artist

Encore VFX
01.2014 - 03.2016

Vfx Artist, Rigger

Arc Production
05.2012 - 01.2014

Lead Visual Effects Artist

Intelligent Creatures Studio
03.2010 - 02.2013

Lead Modeler, Lead Animator

IMAX Studio
01.2009 - 03.2010

Lead Modeler

Red Rover Studio
03.2008 - 05.2009

freelance senior animator

Nelvana Animation Studio
01.2007 - 01.2012

animation and vfx supervisor, animation director

Yowza Animation/Switch VFX
01.2006 - 01.2008

Lead Animator

Two Presidents Productions
01.2006 - 04.2007

animator, vfx artist, character rigger

Soho VFX
01.2004 - 01.2005

Lead Animator, Previz and Lighting Director Assistant

Calibre Digital Design
05.2001 - 08.2004

Diploma - Computer Animation - Alias|Wavefront Maya

International Academy of Design and Technology

Diploma - Computer Graphics Honours

Westervelt College

4 year art major program -

Diploma - Computer Business Application Honours

Westervelt College
Voytek Kufner