Senior Houdini FX Artist

Eligibility / Qualification Required:

TLDR

Work on the animated film THE AMAZING MAURICE 2, creating FX in Houdini while collaborating closely with supervisors and troubleshooting throughout production.
Red Star 3D is looking for a SENIOR HOUDINI FX ARTIST to join us on Terry Pratchett movie THE AMAZING MAURICE 2.
This is a remote role, but you’ll need to be based in the UK or EU.
The role:

• Building and running FX in Houdini (water, fire, smoke, destruction, magical stuff… the usual mix).
• Taking shots from setup through to final, with minimal hand-holding.
• Working closely with Supes to get things looking right while keeping things efficient.
• Keeping your setups clean, readable and production-friendly.
• Troubleshooting when things break (they will) and finding solid solutions.

Must have:

• 4+ years’ experience in production.
• Strong Houdini skills across the usual FX toolsets (Pyro, FLIP, RBD, particles, etc.).
• Comfortable owning your work and managing your time.
• A good eye for what makes FX feel right in feature animation, not just technically correct.

Nice to have:

• VEX and/or Python knowledge.
• Familiarity with Maya.
• Feature or high-end episodic experience.

Details:

• Level: Senior
• Contract: May 26 – Feb 27
• Salary: Negotiable
• Whilst these are fully remote positions, due to the way this project is funded candidates MUST be physically based in the UK or EU to be eligible and a strong preference will be given to UK-based candidates.
• Please note that due to the extremely high number of applications we receive we are not able to reply to unsuccessful candidates.

Red Star 3D specializes in creating advanced 3D visualization and animation solutions tailored for the entertainment and design industries. Our platform caters to artists and designers, enabling them to bring their ideas to life with stunning realism and detail. What sets us apart is our commitment to pushing the boundaries of 3D technology, delivering innovative tools that enhance creativity and streamline workflows.
Founded Founded 2001
Employees 51-200 employees
Industry Professional Services
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