Senior FX TD - Houdini, Unreal & Feature Animation

DNEG; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generalist TD background

Maya, HScript or MEL knowledge

Procedural workflows

Linux/Unix proficiency

Job summary

DNEG in Sydney is seeking a Senior FX Artist to contribute advanced particle, fluid and destruction simulations for feature animation.

You will apply Houdini expertise, integrate Houdini with Unreal Engine pipelines, and script in Python and VEX to optimize workflows. Collaboration with Build, Layout and Animation teams is essential to deliver high-quality visuals on tight production schedules.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality particle, pyro, rigid body, fluid, cloth, fur and hair simulations for feature animation.
• Collaborate with Build, Layout and Animation departments to integrate simulations into scenes.
• Utilize off-the-shelf software and custom pipeline tools to optimize workflows.
• Ensure simulations meet production deadlines and artistic direction.

Skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Independence

Adaptability

Tools

Houdini

Unreal Engine

Python

VEX

Maya

Job description

DNEG in Sydney is seeking a Senior FX Artist to contribute advanced particle, fluid and destruction simulations for feature animation.

You will apply Houdini expertise, integrate Houdini with Unreal Engine pipelines, and script in Python and VEX to optimize workflows. Collaboration with Build, Layout and Animation teams is essential to deliver high-quality visuals on tight production schedules.