FX Artist (All Levels)

LMN Studio; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 180,000,000 - 300,000,000; Full time

Job summary

LMN Studio is seeking an FX Artist to create high-quality visual effects for diverse projects. You will develop production-ready simulations and collaborate closely with FX leads and cross-functional teams to integrate effects seamlessly into the production pipeline.

The role requires solid knowledge of FX principles, proficiency in Houdini, and the ability to troubleshoot and optimize simulations under tight deadlines. Experience with Maya is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience creating visual effects for FX, animation, or film productions; portfolio encouraged.
• Solid understanding of FX principles, including particles, fluids, smoke, fire, destruction, cloth, and other dynamic simulations.
• Proficiency in Houdini; experience with Maya or other industry-standard 3D software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality visual effects including particles, fluids, smoke, fire, destruction, dust, atmospheric effects, cloth, and other dynamic simulations.
• Develop production-ready FX simulations meeting artistic, technical, and performance requirements.
• Collaborate with FX Lead/Supervisor and cross-functional teams to develop creative and efficient FX solutions.
• Work with Animation, Lighting, Look Development, Compositing to ensure smooth integration of effects.
• Optimize simulations and troubleshoot technical challenges while meeting production deadlines.
• Interpret and implement creative feedback to achieve the desired visuals.

Skills

FX principles

Houdini

Python scripting

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Tools

Houdini

Maya

Job description

What does it mean to become an FX Artist?

• Create high-quality visual effects, including particles, fluids, smoke, fire, destruction, dust, atmospheric effects, cloth, and other dynamic simulations to support the project's creative vision.
• Develop production-ready FX simulations that meet artistic, technical, and performance requirements.
• Collaborate closely with the FX Lead/Supervisor and cross-functional teams to develop creative and technically efficient FX solutions.
• Work seamlessly with Animation, Lighting, Look Development, Compositing, and other departments to ensure smooth integration of effects throughout the production pipeline.
• Optimize simulations and troubleshoot technical challenges while maintaining quality and meeting production deadlines.
• Interpret and implement creative and technical feedback efficiently to achieve the desired visual direction.

Requirements

• Experience creating visual effects for VFX, animation, or film productions. Professional experience is preferred; exceptional portfolios are also encouraged to apply.
• Solid understanding of FX principles, including particles, fluids, smoke, fire, destruction, cloth, and other dynamic simulations.
• Proficiency in Houdini. Experience with Maya or other industry-standard 3D software is a plus.
• Strong understanding of physics, motion, timing, and natural phenomena to create believable simulations.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical challenges and develop efficient, production-ready FX solutions.
• Understanding of VFX production pipelines and the integration of FX with Animation, Lighting, and Compositing.
• Knowledge of scripting or procedural workflows (e.g., Python, VEX, or HScript) is a strong plus.
• Strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced production environment.