Digital Effects Specialist

5 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeVisualEffects Full time

A Digital Effects Specialist is responsible for creating and setting up realistic or stylized effects that simulate natural or magical phenomena. You will be part of a team that works closely with CG supervisors, lighting, compositing team, and pipeline developers to ensure that effects elements are delivered at the highest level and in line with both artistic direction and production deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop procedural and simulation-based effects using industry-standard software.
  • Apply lighting and shaders to effects elements for final rendering or hand off simulations to the Lighting department.
  • Collaborate with other departments to ensure high-quality shot delivery.
  • Work within the effects team to conceptualize and implement creative design solutions.
  • Design and create effects imagery, procedural elements, tools, and pipelines.
  • Contribute to the development of procedural workflows and tools.
  • Produce composited previews of effects elements for review; in some cases, deliver final renders.
  • Maintain clear and consistent communication with Production and Leads on schedules and deadlines.
  • Complete assigned shots independently or as part of a team, adapting to feedback and direction.

Requirements & Qualifications:

  • A degree or diploma relevant to visual effects or computer graphics, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in a film VFX pipeline.
  • High proficiency in Houdini and other industry-standard software.
  • Strong understanding of effects simulation techniques and procedural animation workflows.
  • Proven experience creating a wide range of effects.
  • Familiarity with render engines such as Karma, Arnold, or Renderman.
  • Experience working across multiple software packages and managing pipeline integration.
  • Working knowledge of compositing tools (e.g., Nuke) and the overall compositing process.
  • Strong scripting skills in Python and VEX.
  • Keen eye for physical accuracy in movement, weight, and timing.
  • Ability to gather and apply visual reference materials effectively.
  • Excellent communication skills, both technical and creative.
  • Flexibility and openness to feedback, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and adapting to changes.

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