FX Artist - Mid and Senior - Multiple Positions
Core
Design and create complex visual simulations (fire, smoke, fluids, destruction, abstract effects) for photorealistic shots in the 3D pipeline.
Role type
Senior FX Artist (VFX)
Builds
Photorealistic visual effects shots for film, TV, and advertising
Domain
Visual Effects / Film & Television
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> client delivery (VFX shots)
Required skills
Houdini (Pyro, Flip, RBD, Vellum, SOPs), simulation physics, cache optimization, quality control, procedural tooling, USD, Nuke (basic), Arnold/Karma rendering
Preferred skills
Python or VEX scripting, Flow Production Tracking, Houdini tool development, compositing, rendering
Technologies
Houdini, Nuke, Arnold, Karma, USD, Solaris
Responsibilities
Produce complex simulations (smoke, fire, explosions, liquids, destruction) aligned with artistic guidelines; Maintain autonomy from initial setup to final rendering; Ensure cache optimization and setup stability; Collaborate with pipeline and other departments for compatibility; Propose effective artistic solutions and adapt effects to narrative needs; Share knowledge and document working methods.
Seniority
Mid to Senior level (6+ years experience recommended)