Dneg / Redefine — Fx Supervisor — Sydney, Australia

Dneg / Redefine; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DNEG ReDefine in Sydney, Australia, is seeking an experienced FX/CFX lead to steer the creative and technical delivery of visual effects for a CG animated feature. The role involves defining simulation approaches and guiding artists to maintain high-quality, consistent output while aligning with production priorities and deadlines.

Ideal candidates will have expert Houdini knowledge, strong scripting (Python/VEX), and proven experience integrating Houdini with Unreal Engine workflows.

Qualifications

• Expert Houdini knowledge and the ability to direct complex FX/CFX production.
• Experience integrating Houdini and Unreal Engine workflows, plus strong production communication.

Responsibilities

• Define simulation and procedural-effects approaches and guide artists toward consistent quality.
• Coordinate priorities and delivery with Production within approved scope and bid days.
• Work with VFX and CG supervision on image requirements and pipeline dependencies; flag risks early.

Skills

Houdini

Unreal Engine

Python scripting

Tools

Python

VEX

Job description

Lead the creative and technical delivery of FX and CFX for a CG animated feature at DNEG’s ReDefine team.

Location: Sydney, Australia. Contract duration and workplace arrangements are not specified in this vacancy. Vacancy ID: owi1Afw9.

What you will do

• Define simulation and procedural-effects approaches and guide artists toward consistent quality.
• Coordinate priorities and delivery with Production within approved scope and bid days.
• Work with VFX and CG supervision on image requirements and pipeline dependencies; flag risks early.

What the studio is looking for

• Expert Houdini knowledge and the ability to direct complex FX/CFX production.
• Python/VEX or relevant scripting experience.
• Experience integrating Houdini and Unreal Engine workflows, plus strong creative, technical and production communication.

Source and dates

• Official source: https://jobs.jobvite.com/double-negative-visual-effects/job/owi1Afw9
• Employer publication date: October 27, 2026.
• Added to the source spreadsheet: October 29, 2026; this is not the employer publication date.
• Availability and details verified: October 30, 2026.
• No separate employer application deadline is displayed in the reviewed source. Any AnimaWorker listing expiry is separate from the employer’s dates.