At a Glance
- Tasks: Create stunning ocean and surf simulations using Houdini FX for film and episodic productions.
- Company: Join a leading studio known for premium streaming quality and collaborative projects.
- Benefits: Remote work options, competitive pay, and opportunities to showcase your creativity.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities to work closely with talented teams.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that delivers cinematic water effects and pushes creative boundaries.
- Qualifications: Strong Houdini FX skills and experience with ocean simulations are essential.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 60000 £ per year.
Candidates should demonstrate:
- Strong Houdini FX experience in film or high-end episodic production
- Proven experience delivering realistic ocean and surf simulations
- Excellent understanding of FLIP, volumes, particles, and procedural workflows
- Ability to optimise and manage heavy simulation caches
- Experience working within production pipelines and shot-based workflows
- Strong eye for natural water motion, scale, and timing
- Experience with Solaris/USD workflows
- Karma, Arnold, pipelines
- VEX and procedural tool development
- Deep compositing workflows is highly desirable.
This is a collaborative role working closely with FX Leads, CG Supervisors, Lighting, and Compositing teams to deliver cinematic water work at premium streaming quality.
Please send:
- Showreel featuring ocean/surf FX work
- CV / credits
- Availability
Remote considered (UK based only) for candidates.
CG Water Specialist - UK Based in Cambridge employer: Vine FX
Vine FX is an exceptional employer that fosters a creative and collaborative work environment, perfect for talented individuals looking to make their mark in the VFX industry. With a focus on employee growth, we offer continuous learning opportunities and the chance to work on high-impact projects in a vibrant UK location, ensuring that your contributions are both meaningful and rewarding.
We think you need these skills to ace CG Water Specialist - UK Based in Cambridge
Houdini FX
Ocean and Surf Simulations
FLIP
Volumes
Particles
Procedural Workflows
Simulation Cache Management
