Job Description

We’re seeking a technically strong Senior FX Artist to 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.

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

Key Responsibilities
Create high-end FX including rigid body dynamics, fluid and pyro simulations, cloth, and particle systems in Houdini
Develop productive, 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

📌 Mid/senior Fx Artists Adelaide
🏢 Rising Sun Pictures
📍 Adelaide