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Stefanini

3D Graphics Designer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

Houdini is a plus. * Solid asset building skills, including modeling and texturing and some rigging. * Ability to develop, execute, light, render and test comp FX. * Strong understanding of lighting ...

Lakshya Digital

VFX Artist Reviewer

Review real-time VFX assets (environmental effects, combat FX, character abilities, particle ... Experienced in industry-standard tools such as Houdini, Maya/Blender, Substance tools, Photoshop ...

Epic Games

Principal Technical VFX Artist

Cary, NC · On-site

$117K - $140K/yr

You'll own FX systems, solve hard technical problems, and set the visual and technical standard for ... Houdini experience is a plus for candidates who work from simulation reference EPIC JOB + EPIC ...

Netflix

CG Artist, Experimental - INK

Los Angeles, CA

$62.74/hr

Experience with ComfyUI and traditional CG 2D and/or 3D DCCs such as Photoshop, Maya, Houdini, Harmony, and/or Blender. * Experience with creating and animating assets (terrains, layout, characters ...

Netflix

CG Artist, Experimental - INK

Los Gatos, CA

$62.74/hr

Qualifications Experience with ComfyUI and traditional CG 2D and/or 3D DCCs such as Photoshop, Maya, Houdini, Harmony, and/or Blender. Experience with creating and animating assets (terrains, layout ...

Studio Wildcard

Sr. VFX Artist

Bellevue, WA · On-site

... Houdini/Embergen/Maya/Max/Blender/etc * Deep knowledge of vector math, real time lighting, post FX, shaders, and real time performance issues * Proficiency with Unreal Engine Blueprint for ...

Netflix

CG Artist, Experimental - INK

Los Angeles, CA

$62.74/hr

Qualifications Experience with ComfyUI and traditional CG 2D and/or 3D DCCs such as Photoshop, Maya, Houdini, Harmony, and/or Blender. Experience with creating and animating assets (terrains, layout ...

Netflix

CG Artist, Experimental - INK

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$62.74/hr

Experience with ComfyUI and traditional CG 2D and/or 3D DCCs such as Photoshop, Maya, Houdini, Harmony, and/or Blender. * Experience with creating and animating assets (terrains, layout, characters ...

Studio Wildcard

Sr. VFX Artist

Bellevue, WA

... Houdini/Embergen/Maya/Max/Blender/etc * Deep knowledge of vector math, real time lighting, post FX, shaders, and real time performance issues * Proficiency with Unreal Engine Blueprint for ...

Ember Lab

Lead VFX Artist

Orange, CA

$130K - $170K/yr

Experience creating stylized FX textures from scratch. Preferred Qualifications: * Experience ... Knowledge of other VFX creation tools such as Houdini, Maya, and Photoshop. Location * Onsite or ...

Ember Lab

Lead VFX Artist

Orange, CA · On-site

Experience creating stylized FX textures from scratch. Preferred Qualifications: * Experience ... Knowledge of other VFX creation tools such as Houdini, Maya, and Photoshop. Location * Onsite or ...

Ember Lab

Lead VFX Artist

Orange, CA · On-site

$130K - $170K/yr

Experience creating stylized FX textures from scratch. Preferred Qualifications: * Experience ... Knowledge of other VFX creation tools such as Houdini, Maya, and Photoshop. Location * Onsite or ...

Absurd Ventures

Senior VFX Artist

San Rafael, CA · On-site

$145K - $180K/yr

Exceptional eye for the timing, animation, weight, and motion of real-world phenomena and visual FX ... Experience with third-party packages and workflows (Houdini, 3ds Max, Maya, or EmberGen). * Passion ...

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How much do houdini fx jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for houdini fx 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 are typical daily tasks and responsibilities for a Houdini FX artist?

As a Houdini FX artist, your day-to-day work typically involves creating, simulating, and refining various visual effects such as explosions, water, smoke, or crowd simulations within the Houdini software. You'll collaborate closely with animation, lighting, and compositing teams to ensure your effects integrate seamlessly into the overall project. Your responsibilities may also include problem-solving technical challenges, optimizing effects for rendering, and receiving feedback from supervisors or clients. The role is dynamic, often requiring you to balance creative experimentation with pipeline efficiency and production deadlines.

What is a Houdini Fx job?

A Houdini FX job involves creating dynamic visual effects for films, TV shows, and games using SideFX Houdini software. Artists in this role specialize in simulations like fire, smoke, water, destruction, and particle effects. They work closely with animators and lighting artists to integrate effects seamlessly into scenes. Strong problem-solving skills and a deep understanding of physics-based simulations are essential.

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

To thrive as a Houdini FX artist, you need strong 3D animation and visual effects skills, an in-depth understanding of Houdini software, and a background in computer graphics or a related field. Mastery of related tools like Maya, Nuke, and familiarity with rendering pipelines or VFX industry certifications (such as SideFX certifications) is often desired. Creativity, problem-solving, and effective teamwork are essential soft skills to excel in a fast-paced production environment. These competencies are crucial for delivering high-quality, innovative visual effects on schedule while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

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Expression of Interest - FX Artist

AGBO Films LLC

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

Temporary

Re-posted 9 days ago

Job description

About the Company:
Founded in 2017 by Anthony and Joe Russo, AGBO is an artist-led independent studio shaping the future of film and television. The Russo Brothers and AGBO have generated more than $7 billion at the global box office, including Avengers: Endgame. The studio's projects include Academy Award-winning Everything Everywhere All at Once, Netflix hits The Gray Man and Extraction, and Prime Video's visceral thriller The Bluff and the global Citadel franchise. Citadel Season 2 premieres in May 2026.
AGBO is currently in production with Netflix on Tygo and Mercenary, both part of the Extraction universe, as well as with Lionsgate on John Rambo, a prequel to the iconic franchise. The studio is in post-production on The Whisper Man, starring Robert De Niro, and Avengers: Doomsday, which will be released December 18, 2026. AGBO will begin shooting Avengers: Secret Wars later this year. Both upcoming Avengers films are directed by Anthony and Joe Russo and co-produced by AGBO and Marvel Studios.
About the Position:
AGBO is seeking a talented FX Artist to join our Visual Effects (VFX) team. The FX Artist will help bring all forms of real-time FX to life and push the visual development of a high quality project. The Artist will develop an artistic vision of hand-crafted FX to be used in the Unreal Engine.
This is an Expression of Interest role.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with the Lead Artist and other departments to deliver spectacular quality visual effects.
  • Provide technical setup, integration, and troubleshooting of performant FX in real-time.
  • Paint FX textures from scratch and combine traditional hand-crafted art techniques with next gen shaders and materials to create a unique visual style for all types of FX (magic, water, fire, smoke, etc.).
  • Document and communicate specifications and visual benchmarks to support the artistic vision to both studio and external artists.
  • Will use sprite-based particle systems along with pixel and vertex shaders to build a wide variety of real-time special effects.
  • Ability to use traditional visual effects software such as Maya, Max, Photoshop, Houdini, etc. along with proprietary tools to deliver high quality visual effects simulating real world physical elements.
  • Read and write script code to sequence effects.
  • Troubleshoot artistic, technical, and performance issues.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills:
  • 3+ years professional experience as an FX artist and/or art lead and specialize in using Maya, Photoshop, and in game VFX systems.
  • Working knowledge of 3D rendering engines and experience designing FX shaders, particle systems, physics, ribbons, shaders, etc.
  • Exceptional understanding of next generation asset creation and VFX pipelines and tools.
  • Have an exceptional understanding of the role FX has in production and know how to use color, shape, timing, rhythm, and readability to create compelling, memorable, and performant FX.
  • Strong understanding of real-time simulation, offline simulation, materials, and performance including Niagra within Unreal Engine.
  • Mastery of relevant software packages such as Houdini, Substance, EmberGen, Photoshop, After Effects and/or Maya.
  • The ability to be self-sufficient, reliable, and responsible for large tasks.
  • Have an eye for polish and detail for final production.
  • A strong portfolio demonstrating your artistic and technical capabilities.

Additional Information:
  • This is a temporary position with the possibility of extension based on project needs.
  • This is an Expression of Interest role. You will be contacted once an opportunity becomes available.
  • Remote candidates may be considered; however, preference will be given to those who can work in Los Angeles.
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship.
  • Please submit a portfolio or demo reel for consideration.

AGBO Labs LLC is committed to operating fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. We aim to recruit the right people for the jobs we have to offer, and to assess applications on the basis of relevant skills, education and experience.
AGBO participates in E-Verify - English | Spanish
The job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent to this position.

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