Senior FX TD - Short Term Remote Contract in Sydney, New South Wales at DNEG
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DNEG
Sydney, New South Wales, 1011, Australia
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Job Description
We are seeking talented artists who are available to start immediately on a short-term contract. This position is open to remote candidates.
For candidates based in Australia, or those willing to relocate, there may also be opportunities to discuss longer-term roles at our Sydney studio.
To apply, please submit your updated showreel, reel breakdown, and resume.
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 - and custom pipeline tools to create high-quality particle, pyro, rigid body, fluid, cloth, fur and hair simulations for top VFX Feature Films.
Must Have
- Minimum 6 years of high-end feature film VFX experience
- Proven experience in producing photoreal 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
- Experience 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 understanding of the compositing process
Nice to Have
- Experience in other areas of visual effects (TV, Games) will also be taken into account
- A good generalist 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 team 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
Workplace Flexibility & Location
We believe great work happens through connection and collaboration — that's why we love spending time together in our beautiful Sydney office. For this role, we ask that candidates be available to work from the office at least two days per week. If you're not currently based in Sydney, relocation will be required to be eligible. We're excited to welcome someone who values a hybrid work environment and thrives in a collaborative, in-person setting!
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Sydney, New South Wales, 1011, Australia
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