VFX Artist with Houdini and Unreal

Job description

Job Title: Houdini Technical Artist Location: Remote (US-based, New York time zone preferred) Rate: Up to $600 per day Type: Freelance or 2-month trial leading to full-time Start Date: Immediate: Company: Silverspoonanimation: About Us: Silver Spoon creates and controls real-time content built on Unreal Engine. With a tradition of firsts, we have become an industry leader, highly sought-after for real-time content for all screens.  Key Responsibilities: As a Houdini Technical Artist in this role, your responsibilities include the creation and optimization of diverse Houdini FX simulations (flip, pyro, vellum, RBD) for broadcast AR and virtual production, ensuring their seamless integration into Unreal Engine, where you'll also develop Niagara FX systems. You'll collaborate efficiently within a remote team using Perforce, and take ownership of shots and scenes from layout to final production. Your proficiency in Houdini's KineFX, Blueprint, material creation, and asset optimization will contribute to an immersive user experience. Continuous learning, problem-solving, documentation, quality assurance, and effective communication round out your key responsibilities, ultimately shap...