Fx Artist - Senior(Redefine)
Core
Senior Technical Director creating high-quality particle, pyro, rigid body, fluid, cloth, fur, and hair simulations for feature animation projects using 3D assets and custom pipeline tools.
Role type
Senior IC FX Technical Director
Builds
High-end visual effects simulations for feature film and television
Domain
Visual Effects / Animation / Simulation
Required skills
Houdini simulation workflows, Python scripting, VEX, Unreal Engine integration, particle-based rendering, voxel-based rendering, problem-solving
Preferred skills
Maya, HScript, MEL, procedural workflows, Linux/Unix operating systems
Technologies
Houdini, Unreal Engine, Python, VEX, Maya
Responsibilities
Gather 3D assets from Build, Layout, and Animation departments; create simulations for smoke, fire, clouds, water, steam, and explosions; integrate Houdini with Unreal Engine pipelines; troubleshoot technical challenges within production deadlines
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC