Mid FX TD
DNEGMatanzas, Matanzas, Cuba
Posted August 27, 2025
Contract / Temporary
About the Company
DNEG is a leading provider of award-winning visual effects, animation, and creative technologies for film, TV, and immersive content. With over 25 years of experience and seven Academy Awards® for 'Best VFX' since 2011, DNEG offers a range of services including animation, TV visual effects, stereo conversion, CG design, 3D modeling, production technology, and feature film visual effects. The company is dedicated to creating the future of storytelling through innovative and cutting-edge solutions.
Job Description
DNEG is seeking a Mid FX TD to collaborate with VFX Feature Films departments. The role involves creating high-quality particle, pyro, rigid body, fluid, cloth, fur and hair simulations using off-the-shelf software and custom pipelines, primarily Houdini. Candidates should have a strong understanding of physical simulation and be well-versed in complex VFX techniques.
Requirements
- 4 years of high-end feature film VFX experience
- Experience with photorealistic effects (smoke, fire, clouds, water, steam, explosions, particle/voxel rendering)
- Eye for detail and good sense of timing
- Thorough understanding of physical simulation techniques in computer graphics
- Experience in live action FX work
- Extensive knowledge of Houdini
- Familiarity with pipeline issues and problem solving
- Familiarity with Nuke, and a solid understanding of compositing process
- Organised, pro-active, and self-starter
- Team player and clear communicator
- Adaptable and a willingness to learn new skills
- Calm under pressure and committed to meeting deadlines
- Positive, can-do attitude