Senior Houdini FX Artist

Red Star 3D

1d • Remote

About The Position

Red Star 3D is seeking a Senior Houdini FX Artist to contribute to the Terry Pratchett movie THE AMAZING MAURICE 2. This is a remote role, requiring the artist to be based in the UK or EU. The position involves building and running various FX in Houdini, including water, fire, smoke, destruction, and magical elements. The artist will manage shots from setup to completion with autonomy, collaborate with supervisors to achieve desired aesthetics and efficiency, and maintain clean, readable, and production-friendly setups. Troubleshooting and problem-solving are also key aspects of the role.

Requirements

• 4+ years’ experience in production.
• Strong Houdini skills across the usual FX toolsets (Pyro, FLIP, RBD, particles, etc.).
• Comfortable owning your work and managing your time.
• A good eye for what makes FX feel right in feature animation, not just technically correct.
• Must be based in the UK or EU.

Nice To Haves

• VEX and/or Python knowledge.
• Familiarity with Maya.
• Feature or high-end episodic experience.

Responsibilities

• Building and running FX in Houdini (water, fire, smoke, destruction, magical stuff… the usual mix).
• Taking shots from setup through to final, with minimal hand-holding.
• Working closely with Supes to get things looking right while keeping things efficient.
• Keeping your setups clean, readable and production-friendly.
• Troubleshooting when things break and finding solid solutions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed