Mid Houdini FX Artist

Requirements

• FX Execution: Create high-quality FX for simulations like pyro, fluids, particles, destruction, vellum or procedural effects that support the shot and story. Maintain and promote good practices, meeting artistic intent and technical guidelines.
• Shot Work: Deliver FX elements that meet creative and technical direction either by creating their own or running established setups.
• Collaboration: Work closely with lighting, comp, and layout to ensure seamless integration
• Optimisation: Ensure FX setups are clean, efficient, and render-ready.
• Scene Organisation: Maintain clear node networks, naming, and caching structures. Follow studio conventions to ensure FX work scales across sequences
• Problem-Solving: Tackle technical challenges with support from seniors or leads
• Communication: Keep the team updated on progress and flag blockers early
• Feedback: Be open to feedback and work iteratively to reach final quality
• Documentation: Note techniques and setups for future reference or team sharing
  

• Proficient in Houdini for simulation, procedural setups, and instancing
• Good understanding of physics-based simulations and solver setups
• Working knowledge of rendering (Mantra, Karma, or Arnold)
• Ability to work independently within your brief while staying aligned with show needs
• Solid understanding of pipeline flow, cache management, and naming
• Experience working with VEX or Python in Houdini
• Familiarity with USD and FX handoff workflows
• Understanding of compositing needs and AOV planning
• Excellent communicator, sharing information clearly and actively listening
• Strong time management, ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and escalate delays in a timely manner
• Adaptable to change with the ability to stay focused and maintain a positive attitude
• Driven to make things better with flexibility to change course when needed
• Positive energy, focusing on results and having a positive impact on those around you
• Self awareness and an ability to resolve and diffuse problems treating others with kindness and respect
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work well with others
• Work independently on assigned briefs while collaborating smoothly with other departments
• 3-4 years experience in VFX or a related field