Lead FX Supervisor — Houdini, Unreal & Real-Time VFX

DNEG; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

DNEG in Sydney, Australia, seeks an FX Supervisor to lead the creative and technical design, supervision, and execution of effects within the FX Department. The role requires establishing approaches for approved FX/CFX work, guiding artists to maintain high quality, and ensuring timely delivery within scope and bid days.

Proficiency in Houdini, Python, and VEX, plus real-time VFX workflows with Unreal Engine, is essential.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of Houdini.
• Programming or scripting skills (e.g. Python and VEX), depending on the area of specialisation.
• Experience with Unreal Engine and real time VFX workflows, including integration between Houdini and Unreal pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day FX and CFX execution and provide creative and technical direction to FX artists.
• Coordinate assignments, priorities, and deliveries with Production.
• Track progress against approved shot scope and bid-day allocations.

Skills

Programming or scripting

Tools

Houdini

Python

VEX

Unreal Engine

Job description

DNEG in Sydney, Australia, seeks an FX Supervisor to lead the creative and technical design, supervision, and execution of effects within the FX Department. The role requires establishing approaches for approved FX/CFX work, guiding artists to maintain high quality, and ensuring timely delivery within scope and bid days.

Proficiency in Houdini, Python, and VEX, plus real-time VFX workflows with Unreal Engine, is essential.