Animation Contract Remote

FX Houdini Artist

FX Houdini Artist at CoSA VFX

Job Overview

CoSA VFX is seeking an experienced FX Houdini Artist to join its team on a short-term remote contract. Reporting to the Global Head of CG, this role requires strong expertise in procedural FX creation, collaboration across departments, and the ability to deliver high-quality results under tight production timelines.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with VFX, CG, and department supervisors to deliver high-quality FX aligned with creative vision and technical requirements.
Create advanced FX simulations in Houdini, including fire, smoke, fluids, explosions, electricity, and destruction effects.
Develop efficient, scalable procedural FX setups for reuse across projects.
Enhance or build FX systems from scratch while optimizing performance, caching, and rendering.
Ensure visual consistency while adapting to varying project styles and requirements.
Participate in reviews and provide creative and technical feedback to improve results.
Research reference materials to support look development and realism.
Troubleshoot technical and artistic challenges, collaborating across teams for seamless integration.

Required Qualifications

4+ years of professional experience in VFX for film, streaming, cinematics, or commercials.
Strong portfolio demonstrating FX work such as smoke, fire, water, clouds, steam, magical effects, and destruction.
Expertise in simulation techniques and procedural workflows using Houdini.
Proficiency with industry-standard renderers such as Karma XPU, Redshift, V-Ray, or Mantra.
Familiarity with production tracking tools like Ftrack or ShotGrid.
Ability to adapt to different pipelines and art styles.
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet tight deadlines.