FX Lead

2 Months ago • All levels • Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

DNEG Animation seeks an FX Lead with proven experience on multiple high-end feature films. The role requires expertise in effects like smoke, fire, water, and explosions, using particle and voxel-based rendering. A strong understanding of Houdini, physical simulation, and compositing (Nuke preferred) is essential. Responsibilities include leading the FX team, problem-solving pipeline issues, and meeting production deadlines. Experience in animation FX, Maya, Python, Hscript or Mel, and Linux/Unix systems is highly valued. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, a team player, and adaptable, committed to delivering high-quality work within deadlines.
Must have:
  • Proven experience in high-end feature film VFX
  • Extensive Houdini knowledge
  • Expertise in smoke, fire, water simulations
  • Strong compositing skills (Nuke preferred)
  • Team leadership and problem-solving abilities
Good to have:
  • Experience in other VFX areas (Film, TV, Games)
  • Maya, Python, Hscript or Mel knowledge
  • General TD background

Job Details

Description

Position at DNEG

Job Requirements 
  • Proven production experience on multiple high-end feature films
  • Proven experience in producing effects such as smoke, fire, clouds, water, steam and explosions, plus experience with particle and voxel based rendering
  • An eye for details, good sense of timing, and thorough understanding of techniques and technologies relating to physical simulation in computer graphics
  • Experience in feature animation FX work
  • Extensive knowledge of Houdini
  • Familiarity with pipeline issues and problem solving
  • Familiarity with at least one node based compositing application (Nuke preferred), and a solid understanding of the compositing process
Additional Skills
  • Experience in other areas of visual effects (Film, TV, Games) will also be taken into account
  • A good general TD background
  • Maya, Python, Hscript or Mel knowledge
  • Strong understanding of Linux/Unix based operating systems
About You 
  • Organised, pro-active and a self-starter
  • A team player and clear communicator, and a keenness for collaboration
  • Adaptable and with a willingness to learn new skills and techniques – including proprietary software
  • Calm under pressure and committed to meet production deadlines 
  • A positive, can-do attitude


About Us
We are DNEG, one of the world’s leading visual effects and animation companies for the creation of award-winning feature film, television, and multiplatform content. We employ more than 9,000 people with worldwide offices and studios across North America (Los Angeles, Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver), Europe (London), Asia (Bangalore, Mohali, Chennai, Mumbai) and Australia (Sydney).

Similar Jobs

Haptic - Senior Artist

Haptic

United Kingdom (On-Site)
5 Months ago
Virtuos - Senior 3D Animator

Virtuos

Malaysia (On-Site)
1 Month ago
PlatinumGames - Character Modeler

PlatinumGames

(On-Site)
4 Months ago
DNEG - Technical Surfacing TD

DNEG

London, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)
1 Month ago
WerPlay - 3D Modeller

WerPlay

Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan (On-Site)
2 Weeks ago
Epic Games - Senior Technical Designer in Animation

Epic Games

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Embark Studios - Animator - Games

Embark Studios

Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Rockstar Games - Senior Animation Systems Programmer

Rockstar Games

New York, New York, United States (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Titmouse - Pipeline Technical Director

Titmouse

Los Angeles, California, United States (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Epic Games - Senior Technical Animator

Epic Games

Porto Alegre, State Of Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil (On-Site)
1 Month ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Similar Skill Jobs

Big Ant Studios - Junior 3D Environmental Artist

Big Ant Studios

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia (On-Site)
7 Months ago
Larian Studios - Tools Director

Larian Studios

Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland (On-Site)
6 Months ago
Maliyo Games - 2D Artist

Maliyo Games

Nigeria (On-Site)
6 Months ago
Firesprite - Principal Gameplay Animator

Firesprite

Liverpool, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
2 Months ago
Electronic Arts - Senior Concept Artist - Characters

Electronic Arts

Orlando, Florida, United States (Hybrid)
3 Weeks ago
WongDoody - DIGITAL CREATIVE - AI WORKFLOW SPECIALIST (ALL GENDERS)

WongDoody

Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany (Hybrid)
6 Months ago
Epic Games - Concept Artist

Epic Games

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (On-Site)
2 Weeks ago
Lakshya Digital - QC Artist

Lakshya Digital

Haryana, India (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Playstation - Senior Graphics Engineer

Playstation

United States (Remote)
3 Weeks ago
funovus - 3D Artist, Environment

funovus

Redwood City, California, United States (Remote)
3 Weeks ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Jobs in Karnataka, India

Marsh McLennan - Manager - Actuarial

Marsh McLennan

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
Palo Alto Networks - Manager - FP&A (JAPAC)

Palo Alto Networks

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)
3 Weeks ago
Nasdaq - Lead Enterprise Performance Management Technical - OneStream (FP&A)

Nasdaq

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (Hybrid)
3 Weeks ago
Accenture - Procure to Pay Operations Assoc Manager

Accenture

Gurugram, Haryana, India (On-Site)
1 Month ago
CyberArk - Automation Engineer

CyberArk

India (On-Site)
3 Weeks ago
Garena - Senior Associate, Product Operations

Garena

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)
1 Month ago
DevRev - Applied AI Engineer

DevRev

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (On-Site)
4 Days ago
Capgemini - Test Automation Engineer

Capgemini

Pune, Maharashtra, India (On-Site)
3 Weeks ago
Capgemini - Financial Accounting

Capgemini

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)
1 Week ago
Zscaler - Account Executive - Majors

Zscaler

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (Hybrid)
2 Weeks ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Animation Jobs

Haptic - Senior Technical Animator

Haptic

Dallas, Texas, United States (Remote)
5 Months ago
DNEG - Production Supervisor/Coordinator

DNEG

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Epic Games - Senior Cinematic FX Artist

Epic Games

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Playtika - Senior 2D Animator

Playtika

Romania (Hybrid)
3 Months ago
Flying Bark Productions - CG Lighting Artist

Flying Bark Productions

New South Wales, Australia (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
Virtuos - 3D Animation

Virtuos

China (On-Site)
1 Month ago
DNEG - Production Manager/Coordinator/Assistant

DNEG

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (On-Site)
4 Months ago
Flying Bark Productions - Rigging Artist

Flying Bark Productions

New South Wales, Australia (Hybrid)
2 Months ago
Glitch Productions - 3D Animator

Glitch Productions

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (On-Site)
9 Months ago
Ubisoft - Rigger [Rainbow Six]

Ubisoft

Chengdu, Sichuan, China (On-Site)
6 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

About The Company

DNEG is a world-leading visual entertainment services company for the creation of feature film, television, and multiplatform content, with worldwide offices and studios across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

 

DNEG’s critically acclaimed work has earned the company seven Academy Awards® for Best Visual Effects and numerous BAFTA, Primetime EMMY® Awards and VES Awards for its high-quality VFX work. 


Visit www.dneg.com for DNEG’s current and upcoming projects on behalf of Hollywood and global studio and production company.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (Remote)

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (Remote)

Quebec, Canada (On-Site)

Quebec, Canada (On-Site)

London, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)

London, England, United Kingdom (Remote)

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (On-Site)

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (On-Site)

View All Jobs

Get notified when new jobs are added by DNEG

Level Up Your Career in Game Development!

Transform Your Passion into Profession with Our Comprehensive Courses for Aspiring Game Developers.

Job Common Plug