Lead FX Supervisor: Fire, Water & Destruction (Remote)

UMP; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Project-based

Full time

Job summary

UMP is seeking a senior FX supervisor to lead the on-screen FX for feature projects. You will design explosions, fire, smoke and water simulations, setting the look and ensuring high-quality renders for comp passes.

You will oversee the FX workflow across shows, review shots with the VFX supervisor, and coordinate with directors and clients. Proficiency in Houdini and related tools, plus strong communication in English, are essential for this remote, project-based full-time role.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in visual effects for feature films or high-end series.
• Led FX work on at least two shows as a supervisor or lead.
• Plans FX approach with VFX supervisor and sets the look and standards.
• Confident communication in English with directors, producers, and clients.
• Genuine understanding of real-world physics and scale.
• Reusable setups (HDA) and optimisation experience.
• English at B1 level or higher for internal communication.

Responsibilities

• Explosions, fire and smoke work on shows.
• Destruction and debris creation.
• Water and particles with clean render passes for comp.

Skills

Houdini simulations

Real-world physics

HDA setups

English communication

Tools

Houdini

Karma

Mantra

Redshift

Job description

UMP is seeking a senior FX supervisor to lead the on-screen FX for feature projects. You will design explosions, fire, smoke and water simulations, setting the look and ensuring high-quality renders for comp passes.

You will oversee the FX workflow across shows, review shots with the VFX supervisor, and coordinate with directors and clients. Proficiency in Houdini and related tools, plus strong communication in English, are essential for this remote, project-based full-time role.