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Principal Technical Artist

Seattle, WA · Remote

$130K - $155K/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 ...

Experienced in industry-standard tools such as Houdini, Maya/Blender, Substance tools, Photoshop ... global team of artists and developers. Your expertise will directly contribute to crafting ...

Artists on this team will help shape storytelling and visual aesthetics with creative leadership ... Houdini, Harmony, Blender, etc.). Build and fine-tune generative image and video models. Test and ...

Artists on this team will help shape storytelling and visual aesthetics with creative leadership ... Experience with ComfyUI and traditional CG 2D and/or 3D DCCs such as Photoshop, Maya, Houdini ...

Artists on this team will help shape storytelling and visual aesthetics with creative leadership ... Experience with ComfyUI and traditional CG 2D and/or 3D DCCs such as Photoshop, Maya, Houdini ...

Artists on this team will help shape storytelling and visual aesthetics with creative leadership ... Houdini, Harmony, Blender, etc.). Build and fine-tune generative image and video models. Test and ...

Senior Environment Artist

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$143K - $171K/yr

Deep knowledge of landscape creation tools, such as Houdini, World Machine, Gaea etc. * Experience ... Ability to balance artistic vision with technical constraints for optimized performance. * Strong ...

VFX AI Pipeline

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$125K/yr

Develop intuitive tools, interfaces, and scripts that enable artists to utilize AI capabilities without requiring advanced programming knowledge. * Create integrations within Nuke, Houdini, 3ds Max ...

Senior CG Lighting Artist

New Orleans, LA · Hybrid

$122K - $146K/yr

Expert knowledge and proficiency of Houdini and rendering in Arnold. * Basic knowledge of ... An artistic mindset and willingness to receive and implement constructive feedback, whether that ...

Senior 3D Artist: Imerza is a digital twin and architectural visualization studio built on Unreal ... Houdini and Substance beneficial. * Perforce required; Jira or equivalent project tracking.

Develop intuitive tools, interfaces, and scripts that enable artists to utilize AI capabilities without requiring advanced programming knowledge. * Create integrations within Nuke, Houdini, 3ds Max ...

Develop intuitive tools, interfaces, and scripts that enable artists to utilize AI capabilities without requiring advanced programming knowledge. * Create integrations within Nuke, Houdini, 3ds Max ...

3D Artist (Remote)

San Francisco, CA · Remote

$110K - $140K/yr

As a 3D Artist, you will craft characters, environments, and educational 3D motion graphic ... Solid knowledge of modern 3D authoring tools (Maya, Blender, Houdini, ZBrush, etc.) * Solid ...

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How much do houdini artist jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for houdini artist in the United States is $246,250.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $92,500.00 and $400,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Houdini artist?

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.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Houdini artist on a visual effects or animation team?

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.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Houdini artist position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Houdini Artist, you need strong skills in 3D procedural modeling, animation, visual effects, and a deep understanding of computer graphics, usually backed by a relevant degree or professional experience. Expertise in using Houdini software, along with knowledge of scripting languages like Python or VEX, is critical; familiarity with other industry tools such as Maya or Unreal Engine can be beneficial. Creativity, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to communicate complex ideas effectively make someone stand out in this position. These skills and qualities are vital for producing high-quality, innovative visual effects that meet production goals and collaborate seamlessly with multidisciplinary teams.

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Visual Effects Animation Artist

Anatomage, Inc.

Santa Clara, CA • On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 25 days ago


Job description

Who is Anatomage?

Founded in 2004, Anatomage is a world-leading health care technology company. Anatomage offers 3D software for anatomy and physiology education including a life-sized virtual dissection platform.

About the Role:

As a VFX and Animation Artist at Anatomage, you will be the driving creative force

behind our real-time simulations and visual effects. While this role requires a

well-rounded 3D generalist skillset including modeling, texturing, and lighting, your

primary focus will be crafting stunning visual effects and lifelike animations.

What You’ll Do:

You will utilize your 3D generalist skills - spanning modeling, texturing, and lighting - to

create a variety of digital environments. Your main emphasis will be bringing these

environments to life by executing workflows across both real-time simulation and

character animation within Unreal Engine. You will utilize the Niagara system and

Houdini to create scientifically accurate special effects. You will also handle character

rigging and animation for MetaHumans. While you may have a stronger background or

personal specialization in one of these areas, you will be expected to actively deliver

results across both disciplines, ensuring all assets are technically optimized for our

interactive platforms.

Requirements

Skills and Abilities Required:

Candidates should have a strong 3D generalist foundation in industry-standard software such as Maya, Blender, or Substance Painter for modeling, texturing, and lighting environments. Alongside these generalist skills, candidates must possess deep, hands-on experience in either real-time VFX such as Niagara, Blueprints, Houdini simulation pipelines or advanced character rigging and animation fundamentals including experience with MetaHumans or a strong combination of both. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong organizational skills, artistic talent, and exceptional attention to detail.

* Resume and Portfolio required in order to be considered*

Minimum Education and Experience Required:

Formal education in Art, Digital Arts, 3D Modeling, Animation, Medical Illustration, or a related discipline is preferred. Equivalent professional experience and a strong portfolio demonstrating relevant skills will also be considered. Minimum 3 years of professional realtime VFX or Animation experience.

Benefits

What We Offer

  • Health, Dental, and Vision care for you and your family
  • 401K savings plan with employer matching
  • Generous PTO leave and paid holidays
  • Casual work culture
  • Commuter benefits
  • On site gym facility
  • Team bonding activities, catered lunches, and free snacks in the office!

About Anatomage

Anatomage has been financially robust and growing for 20 consecutive years.

Anatomage offers the world’s first and only life-sized virtual dissection table. Students can learn anatomy and physiology using highly interactive and accurate real human-based digital data. Institutions can offer high quality education without worrying about chemicals, facility costs, and regulatory issues. Hundreds of schools have adopted the Anatomage Table as the main teaching tool for students.

At Anatomage, there is an opportunity to work alongside the best in the field. With a diverse group of people from various technical, clinical, and artistic backgrounds, Anatomage provides a culture where distinguished individuals can work and collaborate in an organic manner. Our team members all bring unique strengths and talents to their group and embrace each other's diverse perspectives. Anatomage offers a distinct work experience with an exceptional opportunity to develop careers. Our philosophy is to foster a dynamic work environment, and we are proud to let our employees' knowledge and responsibilities grow with the company.

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $80,000.00- $120,000.00 Annually. This base pay range is for the U.S. and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S.. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed.

Anatomage is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not offer H1B Sponsorship at this time. Local candidates preferred.