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Tower 33 VFX

Houdini Artist - Remote

Los Angeles, CA · Remote

Based on Experience Tower 33 VFX is looking for a talented FX Artist to join our team and create high-quality simulations using Houdini, bringing creative problem-solving to a fast-paced production ...

Tower 33 VFX

Houdini Artist - Remote

Los Angeles, CA · Remote

Tower 33 VFX is looking for a talented FX Artist to join our team and create high-quality simulations using Houdini, bringing creative problem-solving to a fast-paced production environment. What you ...

Ht Visions

VFX Artist

Houston, TX

$150K - $165K/yr

We are seeking an experienced and highly creative VFX Artist to produce high-quality visual effects ... Maya, Houdini, Nuke, After Effects, Cinema 4D * Experience with Unreal Engine preferred * Strong ...

2K

Senior VFX Artist

Frisco, TX · On-site

Experience with Unreal and Houdini. * Experience with 3DS Max (or Maya), Substance Designer, and ... Demonstrable mastery of artistic concepts and common practices. * Knowledge of the limitations of ...

2K

Senior VFX Artist

Frisco, TX · Remote

Experience with Unreal and Houdini. * Experience with 3DS Max (or Maya), Substance Designer, and ... Demonstrable mastery of artistic concepts and common practices. * Knowledge of the limitations of ...

Studio Wildcard

Sr. VFX Artist

Bellevue, WA · On-site

Senior VFX Artist _____ We're Studio Wildcard, developers of the smash indie hit ARK: Survival ... Houdini Knowledge * Scripting (Python, Vex, Mel, etc.) Required Application Materials: * Resume

Studio Wildcard

Sr. VFX Artist

Bellevue, WA · On-site

Senior VFX Artist We're Studio Wildcard, developers of the smash indie hit ARK: Survival Evolved ... Houdini Knowledge * Scripting (Python, Vex, Mel, etc.) Required Application Materials: * Resume

Certain Affinity, Inc

Advanced Technical Artist

Austin, TX · On-site

$125K - $150K/yr

Advanced Technical Artist Would you like to help push the visual quality of current and future ... Build and deploy tools using Python, Unreal Editor Utility Blueprints, Houdini Digital Assets, or ...

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Certain Affinity, Inc.

Advanced Technical Artist

Austin, TX · On-site

$125K - $150K/yr

Advanced Technical Artist Would you like to help push the visual quality of current and future ... Build and deploy tools using Python, Unreal Editor Utility Blueprints, Houdini Digital Assets, or ...

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Parallel Domain

Principal Technical Artist

Seattle, WA · On-site +1

$144K - $173K/yr

Deliver tooling in Unreal Engine and Houdini that makes the content team measurably faster. We care less about the elegance of the tool and more about whether artists are using it next quarter to ...

Parallel Domain

Principal Technical Artist

Seattle, WA · On-site

$144K - $173K/yr

Deliver tooling in Unreal Engine and Houdini that makes the content team measurably faster. We care less about the elegance of the tool and more about whether artists are using it next quarter to ...

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A Houdini Artist is a visual effects (VFX) professional who specializes in using SideFX Houdini, a powerful 3D animation and simulation software. They create complex simulations such as fluid dynamics, smoke, fire, destruction, and procedural modeling for films, TV shows, and video games. Houdini Artists use node-based workflows to generate realistic effects and optimize asset creation. Their role often involves collaborating with other artists, technical directors, and production teams to achieve high-quality visuals efficiently.

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As a Houdini Artist, your daily responsibilities often involve designing and creating procedural assets and visual effects such as explosions, fluid simulations, or particle systems using Houdini software. You'll collaborate closely with other artists, technical directors, and supervisors to integrate your effects into shots and ensure consistency with the project’s visual style. Daily tasks may also include troubleshooting scene issues, optimizing simulations for render efficiency, and participating in team reviews or dailies. Being proactive in communication and problem-solving is essential, as creative feedback and technical challenges are a routine part of the workflow.

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Houdini Artist - Remote

Tower 33 VFX

Los Angeles, CA • Remote

Contractor

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Salary: Based on Experience

Tower 33 VFX is looking for a talented FX Artist to join our team and create high-quality simulations using Houdini, bringing creative problem-solving to a fast-paced production environment.

What you'll do:

  • Create and execute high-quality FX simulations in Houdini
  • Work closely with supervisors to meet creative vision
  • Take and apply feedback quickly and effectively
  • Troubleshoot technical challenges under tight deadlines

What we're looking for:

  • Strong proficiency in Houdini
  • Experience with Particle simulations, especially with swarms of bees
  • Solid understanding of FX simulation workflows (fire, smoke, destruction, fluids, etc.)
  • Ability to work independently in a remote setting
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Comfort working in a fast-paced studio environment

Details:

  • Location: Remote
  • Studio: Tower 33 VFX

Interested candidates should apply with a reel showcasing relevant Houdini FX work.