FX Lead (DNEG Animation)

6 Months ago • All levels • Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

DNEG Animation seeks an FX Lead with proven production experience on high-end feature films. Expertise in effects like smoke, fire, water, and explosions, along with strong Houdini knowledge, is essential. You'll lead teams, ensure quality, and collaborate with artists to achieve visual excellence.
Must have:
  • Production Experience
  • Houdini Expertise
  • Physical Simulation
  • Feature Animation FX
Good to have:
  • Visual Effects (Film/TV/Games)
  • Maya/Python/Hscript
  • Node Based Compositing
  • Linux/Unix
Perks:
  • Award-winning Studio
  • Global Opportunities

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).

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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.

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