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Erika Hoffman

@erikahoffman

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CFX artist with 10+ years delivering accurate simulations and leading shot finaling workflows.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a stable, long-term role where I can provide the skills I’ve learned over the years, keep delivering accurate simulation and shot workflows, and grow by learning new tools and protocols in a collaborative team.

I’m a detail-focused CFX professional with 10+ years working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments where accuracy and organization are non-negotiable. I manage complex workflows, maintain meticulous records (including shot logs, simulation deliverables, and version histories), and coordinate across teams—often across multiple productions at once.

I’ve delivered cloth and hair simulation work for high-profile animated series, and I’m comfortable learning new tools and protocols mid-project (including Unreal Engine 5, Blender, Side FX Houdini, and Autodesk Maya). I’ve also trained and onboarded new team members, led quality-checking, and assigned tasks—so I can both raise the bar technically and support the people around me.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

CFX Artist

Sinking Ship Entertainment

Aug 2021 - Jun 2024 (2 years 10 months)

Worked across multiple productions simultaneously, coordinating simulation deliverables and maintaining detailed shot logs. Trained on Unreal Engine 5 during production, including AppleTV’s Emmy Award-winning “Jane: Season 1 & 2.”

CFX Simulation Deliverables Shot Logging Unreal Engine 5 Production Coordination Workflow Management

CFX Artist

Tangent Animation

Jan 2020 - Jan 2021 (1 year)

Handled cloth and hair simulation for the Netflix series “Maya and the Three.” Learned Blender and SideFX Houdini during production to deliver simulation work despite having no prior experience.

Cloth Simulations Hair Simulation CFX Blender

Shot Finaling Lead & CFX Artist

Snowball Studios

Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 (1 year)

Started on the shot finaling team and was promoted to lead during the project. Assigned tasks, quality-checked team output, and trained new hires—including those unfamiliar with the software.

CFX Team Leadership Quality Assurance Task Production Coordination

CFX Artist

GRID Animation

Jan 2014 - Present (12 years 5 months)

Performed simulation work on feature film productions including “Asterix et Obelix” and “Domaine Des Dieux.” Delivered simulation outputs for a fast-moving, deadline-driven feature workflow with strong record-keeping.

CFX Simulation Film Production Shot Output Tracking

CFX Artist

Walking the Dog

Jan 2013 - Present (13 years 5 months)

Worked on the Oscar-nominated animated feature “Jack et la mécanique du coeur.” Helped onboard new hires unfamiliar with Autodesk Maya and supported production simulations.

CFX Simulation Autodesk Maya Onboarding Animated Feature Production