Visualization Artist – Houdini Solaris & USD

Fore; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Engage Studios in Gothenburg is seeking a Visualization Artist to join a leading automotive client on a USD-driven pipeline. You will focus on lookdev, lighting, materials and renders in Houdini Solaris, building and managing scenes in USD, and contributing to the final image with compositing in Nuke.

A strong visualization portfolio and experience with node-based tools are essential; familiarity with USD and Houdini or Nuke is required, while V-Ray and automotive visualization background are

Qualifications

• Experience in visualization, for example automotive, product or architectural
• Working knowledge of USD (Universal Scene Description)
• Experience with Houdini and/or Nuke, or at least a solid background in node-based software
• A good eye for materials, lighting and composition
• A portfolio that shows your visualization work

Responsibilities

• Create lookdev, materials, lighting and renders in Houdini Solaris
• Build and manage scenes and assets in a USD-based pipeline
• Do compositing and finishing in Nuke
• Collaborate with designers and the visualization team to deliver high-quality imagery

Skills

Visualization

USD

Houdini

Nuke

Lookdev

Lighting

Tools

Houdini Solaris

USD

Nuke

Job description

About the role

We're looking for a Visualization Artist to join a leading automotive client in Gothenburg. You'll work on high-end product visualization in a USD-based pipeline, with a strong focus on lookdev and lighting in Houdini Solaris.

This is not a traditional Houdini FX role. Experience with simulations such as pyro, fluids or Vellum is not required. What matters most is a solid visualization background and comfort working in a node-based, USD-driven environment.

What you'll do

• Create lookdev, materials, lighting and renders in Houdini Solaris

• Build and manage scenes and assets in a USD-based pipeline

• Do compositing and finishing in Nuke

• Collaborate with designers and the visualization team to deliver high-quality imagery

What we're looking for

• Experience in visualization, for example automotive, product or architectural

• Working knowledge of USD (Universal Scene Description)

• Experience with Houdini and/or Nuke, or at least a solid background in node-based software

• A good eye for materials, lighting and composition

• A portfolio that shows your visualization work

Nice to have

• Experience with V-Ray

• Automotive or product visualization background

Why Engage Studios

Engage Studios is part of Berge Group and connects skilled creatives and engineers with exciting projects in the automotive and product industries. You'll get interesting assignments, a supportive team and the chance to grow your skills in a modern pipeline.