FX TD

PLEASE NOTE: We are accepting speculative applications only.

We do not currently have openings available for the position of FX Artist, however, we are accepting speculative applications.

If you would like to be considered for future opportunities, please submit an application. We will keep your details on our database

and contact you when a position becomes available, should you have the required skills and experience which match this position.

FX

TDs at DNEG

gather a variety of 3D assets produced by our

Build,

Layout and Animation departments and use

off the shelf software – primarily Houdini but also Maya - and custom pipeline tools

to create particle, rigid body, fluid, cloth, fur and hair simulations.

Must Have

Minimum 3 years of high-end feature film VFX experience

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

Ex

perience in live action 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 understan

ding of the compositing process

Nice to Have

Experience in other areas of visual effects (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 tea

m 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

• Experience: 3+ years
• Seniority: Mid Level
• Education: Bachelor's degree required
• Languages: English