Senior FX Supervisor – Real-Time VFX (Houdini/Unreal)

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

Job summary

DNEG is seeking an experienced FX Supervisor for its CG Animated Feature Production in Sydney. You will design, supervise and deliver FX and CFX that align with the creative direction and within bid-day constraints.

You will guide a team of FX artists, integrate Houdini with real-time Unreal pipelines, and work closely with the CG and VFX Supervisors to ensure high-quality visuals and efficient workflows.

Qualifications

• Proven FX/CFX leadership experience.
• Strong Houdini knowledge and pipelines.
• Scripting with Python or VEX for automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day FX and CFX execution with creative and technical direction.
• Coordinate allocations, priorities and deliveries with Production.
• Monitor scope and bid-day adherence, flag risks early and seek approvals.
• Collaborate with VFX and CG Supervisors on overall creative intent and pipeline.
• Ensure delivery quality within approved scope and bid days.

Skills

Houdini expertise

Python/VEX scripting

Unreal Engine experience

Tools

Houdini

Unreal Engine

Job description

DNEG is seeking an experienced FX Supervisor for its CG Animated Feature Production in Sydney. You will design, supervise and deliver FX and CFX that align with the creative direction and within bid-day constraints.

You will guide a team of FX artists, integrate Houdini with real-time Unreal pipelines, and work closely with the CG and VFX Supervisors to ensure high-quality visuals and efficient workflows.