FX Artist

Netflix Animation Studios is on a mission to entertain the world with bold, immersive animated films that are timeless and impactful. We are paving the way for the future of animation by building a community of amazing artists and talent across three vibrant locations globally. Come join us!

Netflix Animation Studios is on a mission to entertain the world with bold, immersive animated films that are timeless and impactful. We are paving the way for the future of animation by building a community of amazing artists and talent across 3 vibrant locations globally. Come join us! 

Job Summary:

Are you an Effects Artist with a creative passion to define high quality looks for animated features? Do you enjoy solving technical and creative problems within Houdini? We are seeking enthusiastic and skilled Effects Artists to create high-quality visual effects for our upcoming animated feature films.

What You’ll Do:

• Design and create a range of visually interesting and high quality effects.

• Collaborate closely with other team members and departments, and work with your FX supervisor to produce effects and shots.

• Utilize the powerful tools available in Houdini and from the Netflix Animation Studio pipeline to improve efficiency and quality.

• Use your problem solving skills to fix issues and solve creative challenges.

• Collaborate with grace, humility, inclusion, and open-mindedness.

What You’ll Need:

• Proven experience as an Effects Artist in animation or visual effects.

• Proficiency in Houdini.

• Strong understanding of particle systems, dynamics, and simulations.

• Excellent artistic skills with a keen eye for detail and aesthetics.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.

• A portfolio showcasing your FX work in animation or related fields.

• Excellent verbal, written, and e-social communication skills.

This role is based out of Sydney, Australia. Hybrid Role (Minimum of 3 days a week in the office). 

NAS benefits can include medical/dental/vision plans, mental health support, retirement programs, and family-forming benefits, paid leave of absence programs, and paid time away programs to be used for vacation and sick paid time off. See more detail about our benefits . 

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We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.