FX TD

Overview

At One of Us, FX TDs generate FX animation, procedural simulation, dynamic simulation, particle and fluid systems for feature film and episodic visual effects. Responsibilities include lighting, rendering and moderate-level compositing of complex shots with guidance from supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Designing and creating FX animation, procedural simulation, dynamic simulation, particle and fluid systems.
• Light complex/multiple creatures and elements.
• Setting up and wrangling heavy particle effects shots.
• Executing pipeline scripting.
• Performing solid compositing work, including wrangling blue-screen extractions.
• Writing plug-ins, debugging simulations, and creating setup and surface shaders.
• Writing and hacking procedural surface shaders and volumetric shaders.
• Animating moderate objects.
• Picking up new techniques quickly and debugging issues.
• Setting a standard for Technical Directors by raising the bar for speed, quality of work, and adaptability.
• Creating feature film quality effects using Houdini.

Requirements

• Proven production or feature film experience with effects simulation work.
• Advanced simulation experience with Houdini and the ability to write expressions.
• Ability to work with competency, energy, and enthusiasm within a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Excellent listening and communication skills; able to receive direction and criticism.
• Excellent presentation/communication skills in dailies/shot review.
• Engaging in the creative process without ego and accepting final decisions with a positive and supportive attitude.
• Excellent aesthetic eye; anticipating potential problems and using tools to achieve the desired look.
• Superb problem-solving skills and initiative to offer ideas and suggestions.
• Strong time management and task prioritization skills.

Preferred Skills

• Linux proficiency.
• Python scripting ability.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
• 2 paid volunteering days per calendar year.
• Hybrid working policy.
• Company pension and life insurance.
• Medicash healthcare cover.
• Social events including wrap parties.

Working Conditions

• London:
  • Office location: Old Street.
  • Core hours: 9.30am to 6.30pm or 10am to 7pm, Monday to Friday.
  • Requirement: Minimum 2 days a week in the studio.
• Paris:
  • Office location: 20th arrondissement.
  • Contracted hours: 40 hours per week (1 hour lunch break daily).
  • Core hours: 10:00am to 17:30pm, Monday to Friday.
  • Requirement: 2 to 3 days a week in the studio.

Application Requirements

• Applicants must possess a current and full work permit for the region of work.
• Candidates must disclose if they require sponsorship support.