FX Artist - TD

The Role

As an FX Artist, you are half-artist, half-engineer. You will design and execute complex simulations-fire, water, smoke, explosions, cloth, hair, or magical effects. You are comfortable working procedurally and building setups that can be shared across the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Simulation: Create high-end dynamic simulations using Houdini (Pyro, FLIP, RBD, Vellum, Particles).
  

• Tool Building: Create HDA (Houdini Digital Assets) tools to streamline workflows for other artists.
  

• Optimization: Manage massive datasets and caches, ensuring scenes are optimized for rendering.
  

• LookDev: Light and render your FX elements for slap-comps to present to supervisors.
  

• Problem Solving: Debug complex networks and troubleshoot simulation failures.
  

What You Bring

• Houdini Expert: Deep knowledge of SideFX Houdini.
  

• VEX/Python: Proficiency in VEX is essential; Python is highly valued for tool creation.
  

• Physics Knowledge: A strong understanding of natural phenomena and how to replicate them digitally.
  

• Rendering: Experience with Mantra, Karma.
  

• Compositing: Basic knowledge of Nuke to check your work against the plate.
  

Bonus Points

• Strong math background (Linear Algebra / Trigonometry).
  

• Experience with Crowd simulations.
  

• Real-time FX experience (Niagara in Unreal Engine).