FX Artist

5 Months ago • All levels • VFX

Job Summary

Job Description

Ingenuity Studios seeks experienced FX Houdini Artists for a remote position (requiring a reliable internet connection). Collaborating with the CG and Compositing Departments, the role involves creating traditional and complex particle and dynamics-based visual effects, including rigid bodies, smoke, fire, liquids, and lightning. Responsibilities include leveraging strong Houdini skills, problem-solving abilities, and a deep understanding of physics and natural phenomena to build digital assets. The ideal candidate will balance technical expertise and creativity, work effectively under pressure, implement feedback positively, and proactively troubleshoot issues, creating efficient workflows for the team. The position demands excellent knowledge of Houdini, strong problem-solving and math skills, and extensive experience building digital assets.
Must have:
  • Excellent Houdini knowledge
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Extensive digital asset building experience
  • Understanding of physics and natural phenomena

Job Details

Unless specified below as an in-office/in-person position, this is a remote opportunity. All remote positions require applicants to have a reliable internet connection.  The health and wellbeing of our employees are of the utmost importance. It is our policy to maintain vaccinated offices for those working out of our physical work locations.

 

Ingenuity Studios is seeking experienced FX Houdini Artists to work alongside members of the CG Department and work collaboratively with our Compositing Department on a variety of traditional and complex particle and dynamics based fx work. This work is including but not limited to rigid bodies, smoke, fire, liquids, and lightning. We are looking for those who will balance both technical and creative needs to creating compelling, realistic visual effects.

Responsibilities

  • Excellent knowledge of Houdini
  • Strong problem solving and math skills
  • Extensive experience building digital assets
  • A strong understanding of physics and natural phenomena
  • Multitask and work productively in a high-pressure environment
  • Take direction well and implement feedback with a positive attitude
  • Troubleshoot and solve problems proactively and resourcefully
  • Create well organized tools, scripts, and set-ups to facilitate efficient or automated workflows that can be used by other members of the crew

BC Pay Range

$32 - $42 CAD

Ingenuity Studios is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Ingenuity Studios is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. At Ingenuity Studios, we embrace diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. 

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About The Company

Founded in 2004, Ingenuity Studios is an in-demand, full-service visual effects studio serving discerning feature film, episodic television, music video, and advertising clients. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Ingenuity Studios also has offices in New York, Atlanta, Vancouver, and London. Please visit www.ingenuitystudios.com for more information.

 

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