Senior FX Artist - Houdini, Unreal & Python Pipelines

Dneg; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Relocation assistance

Job summary

DNEG in Sydney, Australia, is seeking an FX TD to create advanced particle, pyro, fluid and cloth simulations for feature animation. You will leverage Houdini workflows, Python/VEX scripting, and Unreal Engine integration to deliver high‑quality effects within tight production timelines.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Build, Layout and Animation teams, a hybrid office‑based setup in Sydney, and a willingness to relocate if not based locally.

Qualifications

• Proven experience on high‑end feature animation projects.
• Experience creating smoke, fire, clouds, water, steam and explosions with particle/voxel rendering.
• Expert knowledge of Houdini and its simulation workflows.
• Programming or scripting skills, particularly Python and VEX.
• Experience with Unreal Engine workflows, including Houdini‑Unreal integration.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and understanding of production pipelines.

Skills

Houdini simulations

Python

VEX

Unreal Engine

Problem solving

Production pipelines

Communication

Tools

Maya

HScript or MEL

Linux/Unix

Pipeline tools

Job description

DNEG in Sydney, Australia, is seeking an FX TD to create advanced particle, pyro, fluid and cloth simulations for feature animation. You will leverage Houdini workflows, Python/VEX scripting, and Unreal Engine integration to deliver high‑quality effects within tight production timelines.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Build, Layout and Animation teams, a hybrid office‑based setup in Sydney, and a willingness to relocate if not based locally.