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Scattermesh

VFX Artist

Herndon, VA · On-site

... full time basis in Herndon, VA. This role requires a skilled artist with experience realizing ... High level of expertise in Houdini * Knowledge of EmberGen, LiquiGen, and/or similar tools is a ...

CoCreativ

AI Artist (freelance to hire)

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$500 - $800/day

Proficiency with tools such as After Effects, Nuke, Resolve, Premiere, Maya, Cinema 4D, Houdini, or ... Exceptional freelancers may be considered for full-time opportunities as our AI team continues to ...

CoCreativ

AI Artist (freelance to hire)

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$500 - $800/day

Proficiency with tools such as After Effects, Nuke, Resolve, Premiere, Maya, Cinema 4D, Houdini, or ... Exceptional freelancers may be considered for full-time opportunities as our AI team continues to ...

CoCreativ

AI Artist (freelance to hire)

New York, NY

$500 - $800/day

Proficiency with tools such as After Effects, Nuke, Resolve, Premiere, Maya, Cinema 4D, Houdini, or ... Exceptional freelancers may be considered for full-time opportunities as our AI team continues to ...

Together Group

Lead Real-Time Artist

Sarasota, FL · On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

Imerza Employment Type: Full Time Location: Imerza Compensation: $100,000 - $120,000 / year ... Houdini and Substance beneficial Portfolio Requirements * Submit a real-time walkthrough reel ...

The Pennsylvania State University

This is a full-time, 36-week, nine-month, non-tenure track appointment. The anticipated start date ... Blender, Houdini, Substance 3D Painter, ZBrush, Nuke. To Apply To be assured of full consideration ...

Absurd Ventures

World Builder

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$110K - $130K/yr

... artistic direction into cohesive, immersive playable spaces. This role sits at the intersection of ... Familiarity with procedural tools (Houdini, PCG workflows, foliage systems, etc.) * Experience ...

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VFX Artist

Scattermesh

Herndon, VA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job Summary
Scattermesh is expanding its team and we are looking to hire experienced VFX Artists to work across client projects on a full time basis in Herndon, VA. This role requires a skilled artist with experience realizing complex pre-rendered fluid body and rigid body dynamic simulations to a photo real deliverable. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of the physics and 3D model preparation that goes into creating believable simulations and has experience in Houdini, EmberGen, LiquiGen and/or other similar tools. If your portfolio/demo reel showcases your ability and knowledge of the physics, mathematics, and artistry that goes into a photorealistic render of these complex systems we look forward to your application.
Responsibilities and Duties
  • Make Cool Stuff - Create photo-realistic render sequences of 3D effects including a variety of subject matter; waves, smoke, explosions, fire, etc.
  • Collaborate - Work closely with our 3D artists and compositing team to deliver high impact vfx comps
  • Development of templates or scripts to enhance the VFX pipeline

Qualifications and Skills
  • 10+ years experience in a professional setting creating dynamic effects and simulations for photo-realistic cinematics
  • High level of expertise in Houdini
  • Knowledge of EmberGen, LiquiGen, and/or similar tools is a plus
  • Knowledge of scripting custom tools and automation is a plus
  • Strong sense of color, space, light, motion, materials and physical interactions
  • Communicate effectively with team members across departments
  • Strong problem solving and research skills
  • Strong foundational knowledge of the physics and mathematics as they are applied in physically based simulations
  • Understanding of 3D rendering

Benefits and Perks
Scattermesh is as obsessed about our employees as our customers. We want to provide great benefits and perks so you can focus on making an impact. We recognize that industry is moving away from better benefits so we have decided to do our part to start reversing the trend. Join us in our quest to disrupt, transform and innovate.
Benefits
  • Competitive Market Leading Pay
  • 25-30 days - Paid Time Off (PTO) / Holiday
  • 100% Company paid medical/dental/vision/plans
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • 401(k) Matching with no cliff vest

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