Job Description

We're seeking a technically strongSenior FX Artistto design and deliver complex, production-ready FX for feature film and episodic projects. This role requires deep procedural expertise, robust pipeline awareness, and the ability to build scalable, effective solutions under production constraints.

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This role is to be based in our Adelaide or Brisbane studios, with remote working arrangements considered within Australia.

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Key Responsibilities

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Create high-end FX including rigid body dynamics, fluid and pyro simulations, cloth, and particle systems in Houdini
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Develop effective, optimised setups that integrate seamlessly into the studio pipeline
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Troubleshoot and resolve issues in Houdini scenes, simulations, shaders and rendering
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Write,



debug and maintain tools using Python and HScript
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Assemble and modify shaders; create consistent lighting and render passes for compositing
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Produce basic FX composites to demonstrate integration with plates
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Optimise simulations and renders to meet schedule and budget requirements
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Collaborate with Supervisors, CG Leads and Production to align technical execution with creative briefs
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Support workflow improvements and contribute to pipeline and tool development
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Provide technical guidance to junior artists where required
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📌 Senior Fx Artist Queensland
🏢 Rising Sun Pictures
📍 Queensland