Photorealistic/live-action experience is requiredSydney-based, candidate needs to relocate (408 Visa is covered)October start | up to 12 months contractSydney, Australia | On-site | October Start | Up to 12-Month Contract | 408 Visa coveredWe'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 on-site 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 StudioOur 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 RoleYou'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 DoCreate high-quality photorealistic FX and simulations using HoudiniDevelop effects including explosions, blood,



gore and destructionBuild procedural and simulation-based solutions for complex shotsRefine simulations to achieve believable scale, movement and physical behaviorTroubleshoot and optimize FX setups and simulationsCollaborate across FX, CG, Lighting and CompositingDeliver complex shots to production deadlines and quality standardsWhat We're Looking For5+ years of professional VFX experienceStrong professional expertise in HoudiniProven experience creating photorealistic FX and simulationsExperience with explosions, blood, gore, destruction or similarly complex effectsStrong understanding of procedural workflows and physically based simulationExperience across feature film, television or comparable high-end VFX productionsAbility to independently manage complex shots through final deliveryStrong communication and team-oriented skillsA high-quality reel demonstrating relevant Houdini FX workLocation, Visa & RelocationCandidates 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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