Technical Assistant - Character FX

Job Description

Are you an up-and-coming Houdini technical artist, someone that is proactive, has a good eye for detail and a passion for problem solving? We are looking for a keen junior technical assistant to help our Character FX team on our latest Animated feature. This could be your step into a career in FX, CFX and/or Crowd.

What you'll get to do:
• Work closely with our Character FX supervision team and pipeline TDs to identify and debug common issues facing production
• Troubleshoot common problems with animation deliveries, suggest workarounds and fixes
• Test and validate new releases of Houdini character FX rigs
• Assist Character FX artists with day-to-day issues and glitches and escalate those issues through the right channels when they aren't immediately addressable
• Assist with the technical workflow for the Character FX department
• Communicate and promote repeatable, pipeline-based workflows that ensure data security and efficiency throughout the whole production
• Create and update documentation that supports Character FX processes
• Establish close partnership with Animation and FX staff and other TD groups

What you bring:
• 6 months experience on an animated/VFX feature, working as a TA, is desirable
• Experience supporting others on a team in a technical manner
• Experience with Houdini
• Experience with cloth, fur and feather tools is preferable
• Experience using Linux in a production environment is preferable
• Programming experience in Python or C++ is a bonus
• Excellence in pro-active problem-solving skills
• An adaptable approach with the ability to balance your workload and the needs of artists, and production deadlines
• The ability to efficiently organise and prioritise work across multiple areas and remain calm under pressure
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate in both a technical and artistic manner
• Willing to learn and contribute to the success of the team and project

What we offer you:
• The opportunity to join a growing, award-winning studio!
• A central location in sunny Sydney, minutes from the CBD and famous Bondi Beach
• An inclusive workplace of employees who are passionate about creativity and technology
• A chance to contribute to the success of ground-breaking animated feature films
• Exposure to a USD pipeline
• A dedicated Learning and Development and Artist Management team focused on your personal career growth
• A flexible, hybrid work environment
• Paid 'Volunteer' days to support those causes close to your heart!
• A world-renowned working environment packed with social clubs, activities and events
• A variety of employee benefits including secured on-site parking, employee discounts, breakfast, free use of barista coffee machines, weekly lunches/pastries and snacks galore!

If this sounds like the opportunity you've been waiting for, then we want to hear from you!

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gqpz8m-3-144-189-177-42 in your application.