" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eMid/Senior Houdini VFX Artists\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"25137\"\u003e Multimedia / Design / New Media \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"25138\"\u003e 3D / Special Effects \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"25139\"\u003e Sydney \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"25140\"\u003e Contract \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 21/9/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003ePhotorealistic/live-action experience is required\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSydney-based, candidate needs to relocate (408 Visa is covered)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOctober start | up to 12 months contract\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSydney, Australia | On-site | October Start | Up to 12-Month Contract | 408 Visa covered\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e We\u0027re looking for an experienced \u003cstrong\u003eHoudini VFX Artist\u003c/strong\u003e to join an independent, artist-led VFX studio delivering high-end feature film and television work.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e This is an \u003cstrong\u003eon-site role in Sydney starting in October\u003c/strong\u003e, with a contract available for up to one year. International candidates are welcome, with \u003cstrong\u003e408 visa support and up to AUD $5,000 in relocation assistance\u003c/strong\u003e available for eligible candidates.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Studio\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Our client is an independent VFX and animation studio specializing in design-led visual effects for film and television.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e Based within one of Sydney\u0027s major film production precincts, the team brings together experienced artists, filmmakers and supervisors with backgrounds across leading international VFX studios. They work across Australian and international productions, collaborating with major studios, streamers and independent filmmakers.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e Their capabilities span the full VFX pipeline, including concept development, on-set supervision, FX, animation, lighting and compositing.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Role\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You\u0027ll create sophisticated, \u003cstrong\u003ephotorealistic FX using Houdini\u003c/strong\u003e, with a particular focus on \u003cstrong\u003eexplosions, blood, gore, destruction and other complex simulations\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e Working alongside VFX Supervisors, CG, Lighting and Compositing, you\u0027ll take shots from initial setup and simulation through refinement and final delivery.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat You\u0027ll Do\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreate high-quality photorealistic FX and simulations using \u003cstrong\u003eHoudini\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop effects including \u003cstrong\u003eexplosions, blood, gore and destruction\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild procedural and simulation-based solutions for complex shots\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRefine simulations to achieve believable scale, movement and physical behavior\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTroubleshoot and optimize FX setups and simulations\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCollaborate across FX, CG, Lighting and Compositing\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeliver complex shots to production deadlines and quality standards\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat We\u0027re Looking For\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5+ years of professional VFX experience\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong professional expertise in \u003cstrong\u003eHoudini\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProven experience creating photorealistic FX and simulations\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience with explosions, blood, \u003cem\u003ego\u003c/em\u003ere, destruction or similarly complex effects\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong understanding of procedural workflows and physically based simulation\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience across feature film, television or comparable high-end VFX productions\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAbility to independently manage complex shots through final delivery\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong communication and collaborative skills\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA high-quality reel demonstrating relevant Houdini FX work\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLocation, Visa \u0026amp; Relocation\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Candidates must be \u003cstrong\u003eavailable to start in October and work on-site in Sydney\u003c/strong\u003e. Those currently based elsewhere must be willing to relocate.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e For eligible international candidates, \u003cstrong\u003e408 visa support and up to AUD $5,000 in relocation assistance\u003c/strong\u003e are available. \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"906728\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "