CFX Development Artist
Supervisor Status: Non-Exempt Classification: Full Time, Project-based Date: Apr 2026
Purpose of the job
The purpose of this role is to help guide, support, and test the development of efficient CFX tooling which will apply to a multitude of CG characters across subsequent shows. This role will work closely alongside Artists, Leads, Pipeline team, other creative departments, and Supervisors. The Dev Artist will also be interfacing with our software department on an as needed basis. This position will consistently upgrade and maintain all CFX Rig and Simulation methods related to cloth, hair and muscle. It will also creatively utilize new methodologies to better performance and aesthetics for the CFX department. The role will require the Dev Artist to document and educate the rest of the CFX department in new developments, and will include working with Production-Based CFX teams to make sure they are able to make use of the latest developments which benefit their tasks. This also includes general CFX Artist work work within shows. Generally speaking, a Character FX artist is expected to learn the proprietary tools/pipeline of DD and the Character FX department, in order to run simulations on hair, cloth, skin and muscle for feature films, TV, commercials, games, VR/AR and New Media.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities
- Work under the direction of the CFX Department Supervisor in order to help create and
maintain CFX tools to be utilized across multiple shows, according to schedule.
- Work with the entire CFX team to create rig and tool solutions which allow for greater
efficiency and aesthetics.
- Work with multiple departments such as: Modeling, Rigging, Animation, Software and Pipeline
via methodology discussions, and asset development.
Education and/or Experience Required
- Senior Level Houdini experience is a must
- Advanced Character FX knowledge in these areas:
o Cloth simulation o Hair Simulation o Muscle and skin simulation o Knowledge of rigging for CFX o Solid understanding of modeling production workflow o Solid understanding of rigging production workflows o Solid understanding of animation production workflows o Knowledge of VEX o Knowledge of C is helpful
- Experience troubleshooting CFX rig issues and work with various other departments to solve
them
Working Conditions and Environment/Physical Demands
- Office or Work From Home working environment
- Hours for this position are based on normal working hours but may require extra hours
pending project needs
- Walking/bending/sitting
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with it. Digital Domain 3.0, Inc management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs. Compensation Range: $38.00 per hour to $65.00 per hour. The posted range describes the minimum to maximum range for this job description in the state of California and the provinces of British Columbia and Quebec. The range is posted in accordance with applicable law. The range for this same position may be lower or higher in markets outside of California or the provinces of British Columbia and Quebec. Offered base pay is contingent on internal equity, as well as the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other factors. As an equal employment opportunity employer, Digital Domain commits to a work environment free from unlawful discrimination where all employees are treated equally with dignity, respect and on the basis of individual experience and potential, without regard to any personal classifications protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Diversity and inclusion are at the forefront of DD's values as a company. Our goal is to increase the attraction, retention, and advancement of women, persons of color, indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, individuals who identify as LGBTQ2S and all under-represented groups in skilled occupations within the entertainment and technology sectors. Building a diverse and inclusive workplace is critical to the success of our business and the well-being of our people. It drives innovation, new ideas, and most importantly, a safe and collaborative environment for you. We invite you to join us on this journey to help us better represent the world we live in, at the places we work, and to create a space where each individual feels comfortable bringing their whole self to work.