Senior CFX Artist

One of Us Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

2 paid volunteering days

Company pension and life insurance

Medicash healthcare cover

Job summary

One of Us Ltd is seeking a talented CFX artist to join their team in London. In this role, you will be responsible for creating a variety of effects in Houdini that look photorealistic, working closely with a team on diverse projects.

The ideal candidate has a thorough knowledge of Houdini, experience on CG creature projects, and skills in Python and VEX. The position offers a hybrid working model, with a focus on team collaboration and detail-oriented work.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role as a CFX artist.
• Strong understanding of Houdini for creating effects.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Produce effects in Houdini, including muscles, skin, cloth, hair, and fur.
• Set up and run muscle and skin simulations.
• Contribute to discussions around the Houdini CFX pipeline and tools.

Skills

Knowledge of Houdini

Understanding of Python

Experience with Vellum

Dynamic hair simulation

Job description

At One of Us, CFX artists are responsible for creating a broad range of effects that work well with photorealistic characters/creatures. You have an excellent eye for detail and can work across a variety of projects from major motion pictures to episodic work. You create effects that look believable and are consistent with the overall look and feel of every individual project. You are comfortable building scalable, team-friendly CFX set‑ups and thrive when working as a part of a team. Knowledge of Houdini is a must.

Responsibilities

• Producing a wide variety of effects in Houdini, including but not limited to: muscles/skin, cloth, hair and fur
• A good understanding of setting up and running muscle and skin simulations in Houdini
• Exploring different approaches to interpret complex creative briefs and have a balance of artistic and technical skills
• Experience working with Vellum to develop your cloth and hair simulation skills
• Working with sculpt tools to include additional detail and clean-up to finalise simulation work
• Contributing to discussions around Houdini CFX pipeline and tools
• An understanding of Python and VEX
• Grooming knowledge is a bonus, but not essential

What we are looking for

• Previous experience in a similar role
• A thorough knowledge of Houdini
• Previous experience on CG creature projects
• An understanding of Python and VEX
• Grooming knowledge is a bonus but not essential
• Prior experience using Houdini to create creatures in commercials potentially a bonus
• Previous use of Vellum in production a bonus
• Good problem solving skills
• An appreciation of both the aesthetic and technical requirements of the role
• A good eye for detail
• A strong work ethic and a willingness to be involved in both development and shot execution
• The ability to work as part of a team in a challenging and deadline orientated environment
• A good understanding of pipeline and workflow issues
• Excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise across departments
• Experience with dynamic hair simulation, or other forms of dynamics

In return we offer

• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• 2 paid volunteering days per calendar year
• Hybrid working
• Company pension and life insurance
• Medicash healthcare cover
• A calendar full of wrap parties and other social events

Hours and location

Our core hours are 9.30am to 6.30pm or 10am to 7pm Monday to Friday.

We have a great office in Old Street where you would be based. This is an hybrid role where you would be required to work in the studio a minimum 2 days a week.