Senior FX TD — Houdini Real-Time Simulations for Features

DNEG Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DNEG Group is seeking a skilled FX TD for our Sydney studio to craft smoke, fire, fluids, and explosions using Houdini. You will work with Build, Layout and Animation teams, ensuring production-ready pipelines and robust tooling to meet demanding schedules.

The role emphasizes Python/VEX scripting and integration with Unreal Engine workflows, contributing to visually compelling effects within a fast-paced production environment in a hybrid Sydney office.

Qualifications

• Proven experience on high-end feature animation projects.
• Expert knowledge of Houdini and its simulation workflows.
• Python and VEX scripting.
• Experience with Unreal Engine workflows and Houdini-UE pipelines.
• Strong understanding of production pipelines and technical requirements.

Skills

Houdini

Python scripting

VEX

Unreal Engine

Partic le sims

Problem solving

Tools

Unreal Engine

Maya

Linux/Unix

Job description

DNEG Group is seeking a skilled FX TD for our Sydney studio to craft smoke, fire, fluids, and explosions using Houdini. You will work with Build, Layout and Animation teams, ensuring production-ready pipelines and robust tooling to meet demanding schedules.

The role emphasizes Python/VEX scripting and integration with Unreal Engine workflows, contributing to visually compelling effects within a fast-paced production environment in a hybrid Sydney office.