Houdini Education Intern

Company Profile

For over thirty years, SideFX has been providing artists with procedural 3D animation and visual effects tools designed to produce the highest-quality cinematic results. We are passionate about what our customers do because our roots are in production, both as artists and as pioneering technical innovators. SideFX has been recognized by the Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts and Science several times for its flagship software product Houdini and its seminal procedural-based technology.

Houdini is used by the world’s top film, TV, and game studios to create blockbuster movies such as Black Panther and Moana, captivating TV shows like American Gods and Games of Thrones, and hit video games like Horizon Zero Dawn and Mafia III. Our customers include Disney Feature Animation, Pixar, Sony Pictures Imageworks, Weta Digital, Blue Sky, Electronic Arts, Microsoft Game Studios, and many more. 

What We Value Most:

• Decency: We treat everyone with honesty, kindness and empathy. We give generously of our time and knowledge
• Relationships: We build collaborative bonds—with our co-workers and clients—based on trust and respect. Our diverse team gives us broader perspectives
• Dedication:  We take pride and ownership in our work, always trying to do our best. We are devoted to the well-being and success of each other and our clients
• Excellence: We continually improve ourselves, our work and our company, striving towards excellence in all that we do

Why join SideFX?

• Because you want to be part of a unique experience and winning team that has won an Oscar and an Emmy (Cool, right?).
• Because you want to be part of an industry-leading company that is constantly mindfully growing.
• Because you want to work with some of the most talented people in the industry on a ground-breaking product.
• Because you want to work with people from all around the world.
• Because you want to be part of an exciting and fun industry.
• Because you want to join and add to a positive, supportive and respected company culture.
• Because you want your job to be GREAT!

Position Overview 

Houdini Education Interns report to the Education & Training Lead and work alongside the entire Education Department. Interns work in our Toronto Head Office (NOTE: Remote positions are not available at this time). This job includes producing tutorials, training materials and supporting content for the Education Department and requires someone with strong problem solving skills and the ability to work independently. Throughout the internship you will improve your Houdini skills and strengthen your industry network.

What you will be working on

• Providing assets for Houdini Insight -our learning management system for educators:
  • Recording and producing educational videos for use in courses on Houdini Insight
  • Development of curriculum guides for training events and classroom sessions
  • Creating detailed and annotated Houdini files demonstrating course concepts
  • Developing visual guides and reference documents (Job Aids)
  • Testing workflows and reporting areas that need improvement to inform the creation of video-based training materials
• Providing general and technical support to the Education team
• Occasionally present work online for example in webinars
• Assist in troubleshooting customer issues as it relates to Houdini workflow and content creation for training facilities and educational institutions
• Help with general office duties
• Other duties as assigned

What you need to be successful

• General understanding of Houdini’s interface, workflows, and concepts
• Strong examples of personal work using Houdini with visual breakdowns
• Strong communication skills
• Intermediate skills designing in Adobe Photoshop / Illustrator
• Experience with editing video and audio in Adobe Premiere/Davinci Resolve
  

Not required but great to have

• Experience teaching online or in person
• Comfort recording your own voice for training purposes
  

A demoreel or URL to online portfolio along with your resume must be provided when applying in order to be considered for this role. 

Not the right role for you at this time? Take a look at all of our job postings on our Careers page or join our SideFX Talent Community for future career opportunities!  

Location

Education Interns work out of our transit-friendly Toronto Head Office located directly adjacent to Union Station in the heart of downtown Toronto. Open-concept with a relaxed style that includes casual dress, and wraparound views from the 14th floor.

(NOTE: Remote positions are not available at this time)

SideFX is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. Accommodation will be provided to candidates with disabilities, upon request.