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Epic Games

Principal Technical VFX Artist

Cary, NC · On-site

$117K - $140K/yr

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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 Experimental Artist

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$47.01/hr

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  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Working alongside our growing team of artists, this role will specifically support experienced CG ... Experience with ComfyUI and traditional CG 2D and/or 3D DCCs such as Photoshop, Maya, Houdini ...

Netflix

CG Experimental Artist

Los Angeles, CA

$47.01/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Working alongside our growing team of artists, this role will specifically support experienced CG ... Experience with ComfyUI and traditional CG 2D and/or 3D DCCs such as Photoshop, Maya, Houdini ...

Netflix

CG Experimental Artist

Los Gatos, CA

$47.01/hr

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Support CG artists in the creation of shot-ready assets (e.g., characters, props, environments) using a combination of generative tools and traditional DCCs (Photoshop, Maya, Houdini, Harmony ...

Netflix

CG Experimental Artist

Vancouver, WA

$47.01/hr

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  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Working alongside our growing team of artists, this role will specifically support experienced CG ... Experience with ComfyUI and traditional CG 2D and/or 3D DCCs such as Photoshop, Maya, Houdini ...

Netflix

CG Experimental Artist

Los Gatos, CA

$47.01/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Working alongside our growing team of artists, this role will specifically support experienced CG ... Experience with ComfyUI and traditional CG 2D and/or 3D DCCs such as Photoshop, Maya, Houdini ...

Netflix

CG Experimental Artist

Los Angeles, CA

$47.01/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Support CG artists in the creation of shot-ready assets (e.g., characters, props, environments) using a combination of generative tools and traditional DCCs (Photoshop, Maya, Houdini, Harmony ...

Netflix

CG Artist, Experimental - INK

Los Gatos, CA

$62.74/hr

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  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

Netflix

CG Artist, Experimental - INK

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$62.74/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

Netflix

CG Artist, Experimental - INK

Los Angeles, CA

$62.74/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

Netflix

CG Artist, Experimental - INK

$62.74/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

Netflix

CG Artist, Experimental - INK

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$62.74/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

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 ...

Studio Wildcard

Sr. VFX Artist

Bellevue, WA · On-site

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Senior VFX Artist _____ We're Studio Wildcard, developers of the smash indie hit ARK: Survival ... Houdini/Embergen/Maya/Max/Blender/etc * Deep knowledge of vector math, real time lighting, post FX ...

Studio Wildcard

Sr. VFX Artist

Bellevue, WA · On-site

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Senior VFX Artist We're Studio Wildcard, developers of the smash indie hit ARK: Survival Evolved ... Houdini/Embergen/Maya/Max/Blender/etc * Deep knowledge of vector math, real time lighting, post FX ...

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 ...

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 ...

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How much do houdini fx artist jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for houdini fx 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 Fx Artist?

A Houdini FX Artist is responsible for creating high-quality visual effects (VFX) using SideFX Houdini, a procedural 3D software. They design and simulate effects such as explosions, fire, smoke, water, destruction, and magic for films, games, and commercials. Their role involves collaborating with other departments, problem-solving technical challenges, and optimizing simulations for efficiency. Strong knowledge of physics, procedural workflows, and scripting (such as VEX or Python) is essential.

What does a Houdini Fx Artist do in a typical day?

A typical day for a Houdini Fx Artist involves creating and iterating on visual effects such as fire, smoke, destruction, or fluid simulations based on project requirements. You'll participate in team meetings to discuss creative direction, receive feedback from supervisors, and collaborate closely with other departments like lighting, compositing, and animation. Daily tasks include troubleshooting technical challenges, optimizing simulations for performance, and ensuring assets fit seamlessly into the final shots. Effective communication and adaptability are crucial, as priorities can shift rapidly depending on production needs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Houdini Fx Artist?

A Houdini Fx Artist requires strong proficiency in procedural modeling, simulation, and a deep understanding of visual effects principles, usually backed by a degree in animation, VFX, or a related field. Expertise with SideFX Houdini, familiarity with rendering engines like Mantra or Redshift, and knowledge of compositing tools such as Nuke are highly valuable, and certifications in these platforms are advantageous. Creativity, problem-solving skills, and effective communication are critical soft skills for collaborating with directors, supervisors, and other artists. Mastery in these areas allows Houdini Fx Artists to deliver high-quality, visually compelling effects that align with production goals and timelines.

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Infographic showing various Houdini Fx Artist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $246,250 per year, or $118.4 per hour.

Expression of Interest - FX Artist

AGBO Films LLC

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

Temporary

Re-posted 13 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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