For over three decades, Rising Sun Pictures (RSP) has been delighting and inspiring audiences worldwide with award-winning visual effects and is responsible for creating some of Hollywood's most memorable screen moments.
RSP's reputation and leadership makes it a trusted creative partner for major motion picture studios worldwide, with innovation a key component to RSP's ongoing success.
RSP's recent work includes Sinners, Mickey 17, A Complete Unknown, Thunderbolts*, Sonic The Hedgehog 3, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Deadpool & Wolverine, The Fall Guy, Star Wars: The Acolyte, Knuckles, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.
We're seeking a technically robust
Senior FX Artist
to design and deliver complex, production-ready FX for feature film and episodic projects.
This role requires deep procedural expertise, strong pipeline awareness, and the ability to build scalable, efficient solutions under production constraints.
We have a number of 12 month positions available, starting as early as September ****.
These roles are to be based in either our Adelaide or Brisbane studios.
Key Responsibilities
Create high-end FX including rigid body dynamics, fluid and pyro simulations, cloth, and particle systems in Houdini
Develop efficient, optimised setups that integrate seamlessly into the studio pipeline
Troubleshoot and resolve issues in Houdini scenes, simulations, shaders and rendering
Write,



debug and maintain tools using Python and HScript
Assemble and modify shaders; create consistent lighting and render passes for compositing
Produce basic FX composites to demonstrate integration with plates
Optimise simulations and renders to meet schedule and budget requirements
Collaborate with Supervisors, CG Leads and Production to align technical execution with creative briefs
Support workflow improvements and contribute to pipeline and tool development
Provide technical guidance to junior artists where required
Key Responsibilities
Create high-end FX including rigid body dynamics, fluid and pyro simulations, cloth, and particle systems in Houdini
Develop efficient, optimised setups that integrate seamlessly into the studio pipeline
Troubleshoot and resolve issues in Houdini scenes, simulations, shaders and rendering
Write, debug and maintain tools using Python and HScript
Assemble and modify shaders; create consistent lighting and render passes for compositing
Produce basic FX composites to demonstrate integration with plates
Optimise simulations and renders to meet schedule and budget requirements
Collaborate with Supervisors, CG Leads and Production to align technical execution with creative briefs
Support workflow improvements and contribute to pipeline and tool development
Provide technical guidance to junior artists where required
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📌 Senior Fx Artist (Brisbane Or Adelaide)
🏢 Rising Sun Pictures
📍 Brisbane