Technical Artist, AI Workflows
SideFXToronto, Ontario, Canada
Posted January 29, 2026
80000 - 130000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
SideFX has been at the forefront of providing artists with procedural 3D animation and visual effects tools designed to produce the highest-quality cinematic results.
Job Description
We are seeking an exceptional Technical Artist with experience in Houdini to join our Strategic Partnerships team. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience creating visual content in a media & entertainment industry, 3+ years of experience with Houdini, and 1+ years of experience exploring and creating with visual AI tools and workflow engines. The role will involve working on the Procedural AI Workflows Project, creating hybrid workflows that put the artist in control of when and how they choose to create with AI, and collaborating with developers, partners, and internal teams to learn, test, and provide feedback on new ML tools and workflows.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience creating visual content in a media & entertainment industry
- 3+ years of experience with Houdini
- 1+ years of experience exploring and creating with visual AI tools and workflow engines
- Skilled in production Research and Development, general technical art, tool development, including facility in VEX, Python, and other scripting languages
Benefits
- Hybrid Work option
- Generous paid time off, including vacation and floater days
- Year-End Company Shutdown and Long Weekend Early departures
- Health insurance coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement Plan with company matched contributions
- Comprehensive Long Service Award program
- A highly competitive bonus structure
- A generous sick time entitlement
