Houdini FX Artist

15 Hours ago • All levels • VFX • ₹6,60,000 LPA - ₹14,40,000 LPA

Job Summary

Job Description

FutureWorks, a leader in end-to-end film production, is looking for a skilled FX Houdini Artist. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in visual effects production, specializing in creating simulations and effects using Houdini software. This role involves close collaboration with CG artists, supervisors, and producers to deliver high-quality visual effects aligned with project creative visions. Responsibilities include creating realistic effects like destruction, smoke, fire, and water, developing FX elements, working under supervisor guidance to achieve aesthetic and technical accuracy, refining simulations based on feedback, coordinating with the lighting department, and contributing to pipeline improvements and debugging.

Must have:

Create realistic effects (destruction, smoke, fire, water)
Create FX elements for the team
Work under supervisor guidance for quality
Revise simulations based on feedback
Coordinate with lighting department
Work within established pipeline

Good to have:

Expand and improve presets/templates
Explore new methods to enhance results
Help debug issues and learn new methods

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Job Details

FutureWorks is a leader in end to end film production, from visual effects and picture-sound post production, to the supply of high precision cameras and lenses. With a dedicated team of around 500 talented artists, spread across multiple integrated facilities in India, FutureWorks is recognised as a trusted partner by platforms worldwide.

We are seeking a skilled FX Houdini Artist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in visual effects production, with a focus on creating stunning simulations and effects using Houdini software. As an FX Houdini Artist, you will collaborate closely with our team of CG artists, supervisors & producers to deliver high-quality visual effects that meet the creative vision of our projects

Responsibilities:

Creates a wide variety of realistic effects, including but not limited to destruction, smoke, fire, water etc
Can create assets of various FX elements to be used by the FX team
Works under the guidance of multiple supervisors to achieve the desired level of aesthetic quality and technical accuracy, often exploring different approaches and looks
Works with the FX team to produce various elements using presets and templates and to expand and improve upon these templates
Revises simulations based on client and supervisor feedback in a timely manner
Coordinates with the lighting department to ensure seamless integration of FX elements
Works within the established pipeline and offer constructive suggestions to improve the process
Helps develop and explore new ways to enhance results
Helps team debug issues and learn new methods