Animation Full-Time Hybrid

Senior FX Lead

Senior FX Lead at One of Us

Job Overview

  • Lead and supervise FX production across multiple shots and sequences.
  • Develop complex simulations using Houdini and related tools.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless integration.
  • Ensure timely delivery of high-quality FX work.
  • Contribute to pipeline development and workflow optimization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and support FX artists, providing regular feedback and guidance.
  • Interpret creative briefs and translate them into efficient FX solutions.
  • Develop and implement realistic and stylized simulations.
  • Ensure all FX shots meet artistic and technical standards within deadlines.
  • Troubleshoot technical challenges in FX production workflows.
  • Establish and improve FX pipelines, tools, and best practices.
  • Assist with shot planning, scheduling, and breakdowns.
  • Collaborate with Animation, Lighting, Compositing, and Rigging teams.
  • Participate in dailies, reviews, and stakeholder communications.
  • Report progress and raise concerns to the Head of FX and production teams.

Required Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a Senior or Lead FX Artist in VFX or animation.
  • Expert-level proficiency in Houdini.
  • Strong understanding of physics, dynamics, and natural phenomena.
  • Experience with rendering pipelines and FX optimization.
  • Knowledge of scripting (e.g., Python) for automation is a plus.
  • Familiarity with renderers such as Mantra, Arnold, and Solaris.
  • Experience with Maya and other relevant FX tools.
  • Excellent artistic judgment and attention to detail.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and team collaboration skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Education

A degree in Animation, Visual Effects, Computer Graphics, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • 2 paid volunteering days per year.
  • Hybrid working model.
  • Company pension and life insurance.
  • Medicash healthcare coverage.
  • Regular social events, including wrap parties.

This is a hybrid role based in London, requiring a minimum of 2 days per week in the studio. Core working hours are Monday to Friday, either 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM or 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM.

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