FX TDs at HMX gather a variety of 3D assets produced by our Modelling and Animation departments and use off the shelf software - primarily Houdini but also Maya to create CG renditions of naturalistic physical or magical phenomena such as fire, water, clouds, smoke, physical destruction and particulate.

Desired Skills and Experience
* Minimum of 3-5 years experience in a similar role.
* Proven experience in producing effects such as smoke, fire, clouds, water, steam and explosions, plus experience with particle and voxel based rendering.
* An eye for details, good sense of timing, and thorough understanding of techniques and technologies relating to physical simulation in computer graphics.
* Experience in live action FX work.
* Extensive knowledge of Houdini.
* Experience applying lighting and shaders to produce the final rendered image.
* Familiarity with pipeline issues and problem solving.
* Familiarity with at least one node based compositing application (Nuke preferred), and a solid understanding of the compositing process.
* Experience managing a small team.

Nice to Have:
* Experience in other areas of visual effects (Film, TV, Games) will also be taken into account.
* A good understanding of animation and an eye for motion.
* A good general TD background.
* Maya, Python, Hscript VEX or Mel knowledge.
* Experience with the Octane render engine.
* Knowledge of Bifrost in Maya.

About You:
* Organised, pro-active and a self-starter.
* Calm under pressure and committed to meet production deadlines.
* A team player and clear communicator, and a keenness for collaboration.
* Adaptable and with a willingness to learn new skills and techniques.
* A positive, can-do attitude.