Lead FX TD (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Lead FX TD (Gamedev/VFX): Overseeing FX department operations and artist support on high-end film and TV projects with an accent on Houdini pipeline development, technical leadership, and artistic quality control. Focus on managing show methodology, mentoring artist teams, and collaborating with R&D to optimize simulation and rendering workflows.

Location: Must be based in British Columbia and eligible to work in Canada (Hybrid).

Salary: $135,000–$145,000/year.

Company

hirify.global is a world-class Vancouver-based visual effects studio known for delivering complex digital effects for major feature films and television series since 1995.

What you will do

• Define and enforce department standards, working practices, and technical methodologies for FX projects.
• Review project scope and assign tasks to artists based on skill sets and production constraints.
• Provide performance reviews, daily feedback, and technical mentorship to the FX team.
• Liaise with VFX/CG supervisors, production coordinators, and R&D teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality effects.
• Troubleshoot critical production issues and manage the department's scheduling and workload priorities.
• Spec new tools and facilitate testing and integration into the production pipeline.

Requirements

• Must be based in British Columbia and eligible to work in Canada.
• Minimum 4 years of feature film/TV production experience as an FX artist in Houdini.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as an FX Lead for external applicants.
• Expert knowledge of Houdini, including HDA creation and user support.
• Strong proficiency in VEX, Hscript, and common data formats like Alembic and VDB.
• Practical knowledge of compositing and Nuke.

Nice to have

• Strong Python and Linux/Unix scripting skills.
• Experience with node-based rendering applications like Gaffer or Arnold.
• Thorough knowledge of Maya and additional simulation tools like Realflow or Bullet.
• Knowledge of HDK.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive extended healthcare coverage starting from day 1 with 100% of premiums covered.
• Up to 8 paid Health and Wellness days per year.
• Supportive, respectful, and diverse workplace culture focused on creative innovation.
• Opportunity to work on award-winning film and television projects.
• Collaborative environment with strong focus on R&D and team-based production.