Job Requirements 

• Proven production experience on multiple high-end feature films
• Proven experience in producing effects such as smoke, fire, clouds, water, steam and explosions, plus experience with particle and voxel based rendering
• An eye for details, good sense of timing, and thorough understanding of techniques and technologies relating to physical simulation in computer graphics
• Experience in feature animation FX work
• Extensive knowledge of Houdini
• Familiarity with pipeline issues and problem solving
• Familiarity with at least one node based compositing application (Nuke preferred), and a solid understanding of the compositing process

 

Additional Skills

• Experience in other areas of visual effects (Film, TV, Games) will also be taken into account
• A good general TD background
• Maya, Python, Hscript or Mel knowledge
• Strong understanding of Linux/Unix based operating systems

About You 

• Organised, pro-active and a self-starter
• A team player and clear communicator, and a keenness for collaboration
• Adaptable and with a willingness to learn new skills and techniques – including proprietary software
• Calm under pressure and committed to meet production deadlines 
• A positive, can-do attitude