VFX Artist

About the role

Scattermesh is expanding its team and we are looking to hire experienced VFX Artists to work across client projects on a full-time basis in Herndon, VA. This role requires a skilled artist with experience realizing complex pre-rendered fluid body and rigid body dynamic simulations to a photoreal deliverable. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of the physics and 3D model preparation that goes into creating believable simulations and has experience in Houdini, EmberGen, LiquiGen, and/or other similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Create photorealistic render sequences of 3D effects including waves, smoke, explosions, fire, and other dynamic elements.
• Collaborate closely with 3D artists and the compositing team to deliver high-impact VFX comps.
• Develop templates or scripts to enhance the VFX pipeline.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in a professional setting creating dynamic effects and simulations for photorealistic cinematics.
• High level of expertise in Houdini.
• Knowledge of EmberGen, LiquiGen, and/or similar tools is a plus.
• Knowledge of scripting custom tools and automation is a plus.
• Strong sense of color, space, light, motion, materials, and physical interactions.
• Strong foundational knowledge of the physics and mathematics as they apply to physically based simulations.
• Strong problem-solving and research skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members across departments.

Benefits

• Competitive, market-leading pay.
• 25-30 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays.
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• 401(k) matching with no cliff vesting.