MID/SNR Houdini Generalist – Environments and Lighting

Automatik Vfx; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Automatik Vfx is looking for a talented Houdini Generalist specializing in environments and lighting to join their creative team in London. Candidates should have a strong background in lighting, lookdev, and the ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

The ideal applicant will have 4-5 years of experience in the VFX industry, particularly with Houdini and Nuke, and be comfortable collaborating with small teams while managing rapid turnaround times.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years experience in Houdini and VFX industry.
• Ability to build, light, and render shots.
• Experience with USD workflows and small team dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Build, light, and render shots for VFX projects.
• Collaborate effectively with team members and supervisors.
• Meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks under pressure.

Skills

Houdini

Lighting

Lookdev

Team collaboration

Nuke

Job description

MID/SNR Houdini Generalist – Environments and Lighting

Creative

Creative | London | Freelance, Hybrid

About the position

Automatik VFX is accepting speculative applications for Houdini Generalist artists, experienced in lighting, lookdev and environments. The candidates need to demonstrate ability to build, light and render shots and pre‑comp them in Nuke. Experience in working in small teams or directly under the direction of the VFX supervisor.

• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines and rapid turnaround times
• Pro‑active, good communicator and team player.
• A minimum of 4‑5 years experience required
• Expertise in Houdini and USD workflows in Houdini Solaris and Karma
• A solid understanding of the VFX post‑production pipeline.
• Must be located in the UK