Photorealistic/live-action experience is required
Sydney-based, candidate needs to relocate (408 Visa is covered)
October start | up to 12 months contract
Sydney, Australia | On-site | October Start | Up to 12-Month Contract | 408 Visa covered
We're looking for an experienced
Houdini VFX Artist
to join an independent, artist-led VFX studio delivering high-end feature film and television work.
This is an
in office role in Sydney starting in October
, with a contract available for up to one year.
International candidates are welcome, with
408 visa support and up to AUD $5,000 in relocation assistance
available for eligible candidates.
About the Studio
Our client is an independent VFX and animation studio specializing in design-led visual effects for film and television.
Based within one of Sydney's major film production precincts, the team brings together experienced artists, filmmakers and supervisors with backgrounds across leading international VFX studios.
They work across Australian and international productions, collaborating with major studios, streamers and independent filmmakers.
Their capabilities span the full VFX pipeline, including concept development, on-set supervision, FX, animation, lighting and compositing.
The Role
You'll create sophisticated,
photorealistic FX using Houdini
, with a particular focus on
explosions, blood, gore, destruction and other complex simulations
.
Working alongside VFX Supervisors, CG, Lighting and Compositing, you'll take shots from initial setup and simulation through refinement and final delivery.
What You'll Do
Create high-quality photorealistic FX and simulations using
Houdini
Develop effects including




explosions, blood, gore and destruction
Build procedural and simulation-based solutions for complex shots
Refine simulations to achieve believable scale, movement and physical behavior
Troubleshoot and optimize FX setups and simulations
Collaborate across FX, CG, Lighting and Compositing
Deliver complex shots to production deadlines and quality standards
What We're Looking For
5+ years of professional VFX experience
Strong professional expertise in
Houdini
Proven experience creating photorealistic FX and simulations
Experience with explosions, blood, gore, destruction or similarly complex effects
Strong understanding of procedural workflows and physically based simulation
Experience across feature film, television or comparable high-end VFX productions
Ability to independently manage complex shots through final delivery
Strong communication and collaborative skills
A high-quality reel demonstrating relevant Houdini FX work
Location, Visa & Relocation
Candidates must be
available to start in October and work on-site in Sydney
.
Those currently based elsewhere must be willing to relocate.
For eligible international candidates,
408 visa support and up to AUD $5,000 in relocation assistance
are available.
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📌 Mid/Senior Houdini Vfx Artists (Sydney)
🏢 Supaglu
📍 Sydney