FX TD (Visual Effects)

TL;DR

FX TD (Visual Effects): Designing and creating FX animation, procedural simulation, dynamic simulation, particle and fluid systems for feature film and episodic visual effects with an accent on lighting, rendering, and moderate-level compositing of complex shots. Focus on setting up and wrangling heavy particle effects, writing plugins, debugging simulations, and ensuring feature film quality effects using Houdini.

Location: Hybrid, required to work in the studio a minimum 2 days a week at the Old Street office in London. Must have a current and full work permit for the region (UK).

Company

hirify.global is a visual effects company specializing in feature film and episodic visual effects.

What you will do

• Design and create FX animation, procedural and dynamic simulations, particle, and fluid systems.
• Light, render, and composite complex shots, including blue-screen extractions.
• Set up and manage heavy particle effects shots.
• Develop pipeline scripts, write plugins, debug simulations, and create set up/surface shaders.
• Create feature film quality effects using Houdini.

Requirements

• Proven production or feature film experience with effects simulation.
• Advanced simulation experience with Houdini, including ability to write expressions.
• Solid compositing ability and working knowledge of Nuke.
• Excellent pipeline scripting ability and proficiency in writing/hacking procedural shaders.
• Current and full work permit for the UK is required.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and time management skills.

Nice to have

• Linux and Python scripting ability.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days in the studio.
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and 2 paid volunteering days.
• Company pension, life insurance, and Medicash healthcare cover.
• Regular social events and wrap parties.
• Core hours are 9.30am to 6.30pm or 10am to 7pm, Monday to Friday.