FX Supervisor (Houdini)

TL;DR

FX Supervisor (Houdini): Leading the creative and technical direction of FX across animated shows, supervising artists, and defining high-quality FX production workflows with an accent on consistency with artistic vision and inter-departmental collaboration. Focus on developing and testing tools/pipelines while managing production coordination and asset planning for high-profile Netflix projects.

Location: Fully remote, requires being based in Hungary or within ±2 hours of CET (European time zone) for freelance contracts.

Company

hirify.global is a company specializing in 3D animated film production, creating content for world-renowned brands like Call of Duty, Netflix, and Amazon.

What you will do

• Lead creative and technical direction of FX across projects.
• Supervise and mentor FX artists using Houdini.
• Define workflows and ensure high-quality FX production.
• Review and provide feedback to maintain artistic consistency.
• Collaborate with Lighting, Animation, and Compositing department leads.
• Coordinate production, scheduling, and asset planning.
• Help develop and test tools/pipelines.

Requirements

• Strong portfolio of FX supervision on animated or stylised projects.
• Expert in Houdini; good knowledge of Nuke.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire a team of FX artists.
• Solid understanding of FX workflows for stylised content.
• Great communication, feedback, and planning skills.
• Fluent in English (spoken & written).
• Must be based in Hungary or within ±2 hours of CET.
• Freelancers must be registered and invoice-compliant under Hungarian law (sole proprietors/entrepreneurs or self-employed).

Nice to have

• Experience working on episodic or streaming content.
• Technical pipeline knowledge and tool development experience.
• Strong artistic eye and timing sense in stylised simulations.

Culture & Benefits

• Part of a forward-looking leadership team shaping animation division excellence.
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact and lead a talented team.
• Chance to work on high-profile Netflix projects.
• Inspiring professional environment with world-class productions.
• Fully remote work.
• Supportive, open-minded team.