HOUDINI FX Generalist
Job Description
- Create technically and artistically suitable assets
- Accurately integrate FXs into the pipeline
- Create a variety of FXs
- Meet set specifications for the project
- Manage feedback and technical challenges
- Communicate regularly with production management
- Improve tools and processes to increase department productivity
We have a fantastic opportunity for a highly creative FX Generalist to join our studio based in Sheffield. The candidate for this position needs to demonstrate their ability in a range of different parts of animation production.
The role will primarily focus on FX, covering RBD, Soft-bodies, Pyro, FLIP, and cloth in side Houdini. The ability to create art directable, reusable setups is a must. As a generalist candidates will also need to display knowledge of modelling and texturing assets. The ability to perform rigging inside of Maya is a strong plus point.
The candidate would be primarily working on cartoon stylised pieces similar to those in Lunar Animation’s portfolio. A portfolio demonstrating similar styles is a strong plus point.
It is important that we receive a link to your portfolio demonstrating ability.
The role is full-time and we are looking for candidates that can take on responsibility, stick to deadlines and have a passion for creating their best work every day.
Responsibilities:
Create assets that are suitable technically and artistically
Accurately Integrating FXs into the pipeline
Creating a variety of FXs
Ensure all work meets set specifications for the project
Managing feedback and technical challenges
Clearly and regularly communicating with production management
Working with department lead to improve tools and processes to increase department productivity
