Houdini Artist (1 year contract)

HOUDINI ARTIST (1 YEAR CONTRACT) ARE YOU AN EXPERIENCED HOUDINI ARTIST? EU CITIZENS & NORWEGIAN CITIZENS/RESIDENTS ARE WELCOME TO APPLY, HOWEVER YOU MUST BE CAPABLE OF MOVING TO OSLO. Apply for this job We usually respond within two weeks Are you an experienced Houdini Artist? Does living in Oslo and working on local & international feature films/television productions interest you? Overview: As a Houdini Artist, you will be an key member of the VFX Team & work with our VFX Supervisor to: - Determine best approaches to solve CG challenges - Create pre-visualizations, 3D models and CG environments - Create photo-real effects and physically accurate simulations - Advanced understanding of physically plausible lighting, shading and rendering - Set up virtual camera from data sheets and track camera motion - Matchmove objects/characters to match the action in live action plates - Keyframe animate CG assets - Working on complex & demanding shots of a project - Responsible for a sequence of shots to ensure continuity - Consistently deliver excellent results & meet deadlines with minimal supervision Requirements: - Minimum of 3 years VFX industry experience - Advanced proficiency in Houdini - Professional FX, Lighting and/or Layout experience on feature films/tv series is an asset - Strong creative eye & critical attention to details - Excellent communication skills in either English or Norwegian - Ability to comprehend feedback and come up with creative & technical solutions - Proactively work in a team-based environment Not a requirement, but is an asset: - Experience or interest in Unreal Engine - Experience with USD (Universal Scene Description) - Experience with Substance Painter, Photoshop, Zbrush and/or Mari - Experience with 3D packages (such as 3DStudio Max or Blender) - Experience with PFTrack or other 3D tracking software (SynthEyes, 3DEqualizer or Cinema 4D) - Python scripting knowledge - An interest in photography & lighting What we offer: - A multicultural, creative & fun working environment - Stable working hours encouraging work-life balance - Opportunities for personal growth on a wide variety of projects - Collaborate & share knowledge with experienced VFX co-workers, as well as with other industry-leading professionals (including Colorists, GFX Artists, Editors & Sound Designers) - Fresh lunch provided every day in a centrally located studio Relocation: - Only applicants who are EU citizens or Norwegian citizens/residents will be considered. - If moving from an EU country, we will provide you with accommodations (Apartment, Airbnb or Hotel) for at least 2-3 weeks while you search for a place to live/rent Include a Cover Letter, CV, and a link to your Houdini reel Note that this is a 1 year contract (with the possibility of extension into a full-time position)