jaime mejia

jaime mejia

FX Artist / Generalist

Senior FX Artist / Senior 3D Generalist / 6 yrs

Barcelona Area, Spain

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With an architectural background, I bring a unique problem-solving approach that merges artistic vision with technical expertise. My journey from architecture to 3D and FX has been a natural evolution.

As an FX artist, I specialize in crafting efficient setups for complex challenges, ensuring consistency across shots. I use programming to automate tasks, optimize workflows, and enhance Houdini’s pipeline integration.

While FX is my focus, years of experience in film, TV, video mapping, art installations, and commercials have given me a deep understanding of the VFX pipeline, including modeling, texturing, shading, rendering, and compositing.

I thrive on solving creative and technical challenges, whether working solo or in teams. Self-motivated and adaptable, I embrace feedback to improve both my work and skills. Known for my strong work ethic and positive attitude, I deliver precise results under pressure, keeping teams energized even on tight deadlines.

Work History
  • FX Artist

    TRIXTER

    October 2021 - June 2023
  • Houdini FX artist

    LampPost VFX

    March 2024 - July 2024

    Developed and implemented clear and efficient setups ensuring consistency and speed in the delivery of a large number and variety of shots, including: Soft bodies, water, smoke, rbd, etc.
    Also, wrote Python scripts to speed up shot creation and improve integration of Houdini into the pipeline.

  • FX Artist

    Cúbica

    October 2023 - February 2024
    Barcelona, Cataluña, España · Hybrid
  • Teacher: Houdini RBD

    ANIMUM Creativity Advanced School

    August 2018 - October 2018
    Barcelona y alrededores, España

    Online Tutor of Houdini RBD

  • Architect

    Gilberto Villegas & Architectos

    January 1998 - January 2000
    Medellin

    House designing

  • 3d generalist, architectural visualization

    Berestain

    January 2006 - January 2010
    Barcelona

    3d generalist, architectural visualization

  • FX artist / animator

    www.optimusmr.es

    August 2011 - October 2011
    Barcelona

    Animations & FX for advertising campaign

  • 3D Artist / Animator /Compositor / Motion Grapher

    Urano Films S.L.

    May 2012 - August 2012
    Barcelona y alrededores, España

    3D Artist , 2D animator, compositor on a video mapping show during “La festa de la Mercé”.

  • Animator, Compositor

    Urano Films

    May 2012 - August 2012
    Barcelona, Spain

    Creation of part of the animation for the Video Mapping for the city hall of Barcelona: “Festa de la Mercé”

  • FX Artist / 3D generalist

    Freelance

    May 2013 - June 2013
    Barcelona y alrededores, España

    3D /VFX for winner video clip on International VJ contest.

  • 3d generalist, architectural visualization (FreeLancer)

    www.masteringenieria.com

    August 2006 - September 2014
    Barcelona
  • Motion Grapher

    Avalon Multimedia

    January 2015 - February 2015
    Barcelona y alrededores, España

    Motion graphics for the exhibition “Metrópolis Barcelona” at the Disseny Hub museum.

  • FX Artist / 3D Generalist

    Mentopia

    June 2015 - June 2015
    Barcelona y alrededores, España

    Cloth Simulation / FX Dust / Modeling / Texturing / Rendering / Compositing for Seat Cupra advertising campaing

  • FX Artist

    Freelance

    September 2016 - September 2016
    Barcelona y alrededores, España

    Creating water simulation for a Camper video-mapping (Advertising Campaign)

  • Video mapping for Tucan Suites Hotel

    Freelance

    June 2014 - August 2014
    Tarapoto, Peru

    Video mapping to be projected in the facade of the Tucan Suits Hotel, in the Peruvian forest.

  • FX Artist

    TRIXTER

    October 2021 - June 2023
    Munich, Baviera, Alemania
  • FX Artist / Generalist

    Hydra Studios

    June 2021 - October 2021
    Barcelona, Cataluña, España

    FX Artist / Houdini Generalist. Responsible of dust, smoke, explosions and procedural animation of the title sequence. Also lighting and comp of some shots.

  • FX Artist

    Dwarf Animation Studio

    December 2018 - March 2020
    Montpellier y alrededores, Francia
  • FX Artist

    TRIXTER

    June 2018 - July 2018
    Berlín y alrededores, Alemania

    Featured Film not released yet. Destruction, dust, debris, laser efects, burning flesh, etc.

  • FX Artist 3D Generalist

    Ann Lislegaard

    May 2017 - August 2017
    Copenhague

    FX, Animation, Lighting, Rendering and Compositing, for an art project.

  • FX Artist

    Ghost VFX

    May 2017 - May 2017
    Copenhagen, Denmark

    Creating Sparks and Dust elements for Legion: Marvel's TV series.

  • FX Artist / 3D Generalist

    Mentopia

    October 2015 - December 2016
    Barcelona y alrededores, España

    Dust, particle effects, destruction, cloth, modeling, animation shading, lighting, rendering, compositing for several car advertisement campaigns.

  • FX Artist / 3D Generalist

    OPTIMUS MEDINA RILEY SL

    June 2016 - July 2016
    Barcelona y alrededores, España

    FX / 3D Generalist. Video mapping for MOSI Museum (Tampa, Florida).

  • FX Artist

    Ayax Audiovisual S.L.

    May 2015 - May 2015
    Barcelona y alrededores, España

    Fluid simulations for advertisement campaign

  • FX Artist / 3D Generalist

    Freelance

    October 2014 - November 2014
    Barcelona, Spain

    FX Artist / 3D Generalist. Video mapping performed in a new model car presentation (Seat León 2014)

    3ds max - After Effects

  • FX Artist / 3D Generalist

    Freelance

    May 2014 - August 2014
    Barcelona, Spain

    3D Artist FX Artist, 2D animator, compositor on a video mapping show during “La festa de la Mercé”.

  • 3d generalist, architectural visualization

    Berestain

    January 2008 - January 2010
    Barcelona, Spain

    Architectural visualization

Education
  • CGMA PROCEDURAL MODELING

    HTTP://WWW.CGMASTERACADEMY.COM

    2023 - 2023
  • EXPLOSION FX IN HOUDINI

    HTTP://WWW.REBELWAY.NET

    2022 - 2022
  • APPLIED HOUDINI VOLUMES - RIGIDS

    HTTP://WWW.APPLIEDHOUDINI.COM/

    February 2018 - February 2018
  • HTTP://WWW.CGSOCIETY.ORG

    HTTP://WWW.CGSOCIETY.ORG

    November 2017 - December 2017
  • MATH IN HOUDINI 1 - 2

    HTTP://WWW.HOSSAMFX.ORG/

    August 2017 - September 2017
  • HOUDINI JUMP START 1 - 8, HOUDINI FX

    HTTPS://HELLOLUXX.COM

    2017 - 2017
  • FX TECHNICAL DIRECTOR TRANSFORMATION

    WWW.ALLANMCKAY.COM

    May 2015 - May 2016
  • Visual Effects

    FX TECHNICAL DIRECTOR TRANSFORMATION

    2015 - 2016
  • VFX PROFFESIONAL COURSE

    The Animation Workshop

    August 2014 - December 2014
  • Character modelling and animation

    www.pepe-school-land.com

    2007 - 2008
  • Arquitecto, Arquitectura

    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    1992 - 1999