The multi-Oscar-winning creative Film & Episodic studio, at Framestore has worked with some of the greatest storytellers in film today. Collaborating with directors and producers across the complete filmmaking process to help design, plan and create beautiful images, we focus on finding innovative creative solutions to support their vision and set new standards for visual effects in cinema.
Framestore combines talent and technology to bring life to everything we create. Driven by creativity and inspired by the future, we set out every day to reframe the possible.
About the role
Framestore's Melbourne studio is looking for a Senior FX TD for a 3-6 month contract. Due to the short term nature of this role, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship but would consider remote from within Australia.
As a Senior FX TD at Framestore, you'll be tasked with creating CG renditions of naturalistic physical or magical phenomena. You'll bring to life the wonder of visual effects in high-end films.
What you’ll do
Creating particle, rigid-body, fluid, cloth, fur and/or hair simulations or animations
Applying lighting and shaders to produce the final rendered image or passing the simulation on to a Lighting Technical Director
Using a variety of commercial and proprietary FX tools including Maya, Houdini
Working in partnership with other departments to ensure that shots are delivered to the highest possible standard
Working within the team to determine the various design solutions needed to create the effects
Designing and creating images, elements, effects, pipelines, tools and techniques
Helping to design solutions involving a more procedural approach in order to create the effects required
Producing reviewable composites of all FX elements for a shot. Sometimes FX TDs will be expected to produce final renders too
An excellent knowledge of Maya and Houdini
A thorough understanding of the techniques and technologies relating to FX simulation and procedural animation
Extensive experience producing effects such as smoke, fire, clouds, water, steam and explosions in addition to simulation techniques for rigid-bodies, cloth and hair
A good understanding of animation and an eye for motion
A good understanding of the entire visual effects process
A familiarity with pipeline issues, especially working between multiple packages
A working knowledge of at least one compositing application (e.g. Nuke) and a solid understanding of the compositing process
Strong Python and/or Vex, Mel scripting skill
You might also have
Knowledge in other simulation packages such as Naiad, and realflow
Experience with Arnold or other render packages
Programming skills with C/C++ along with knowledge of the Houdini HDK and/or Maya API
Unix shell scripting
Accessibility Statement
Our Melbourne studio is fully accessible, with step-free entry and quiet spaces available. We are committed to supporting disabled colleagues and providing an inclusive workplace for everyone.
Application Process
To apply, please complete the linked application form or email your resume and portfolio to recruiters@framestore.com with the subject line: FX TD - Short Contract, Remote - Melbourne.
We review all applications manually and do not use artificial intelligence to screen candidates. If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let us know—we are happy to accommodate your needs.
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The requirements listed in our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules. You don’t have to satisfy every requirement or meet every qualification listed. If your skills are transferable and you feel like the role is right for you then we encourage you to apply. Applying gives you the opportunity to be considered for this role or for other roles that we might have coming up.
Framestore is proud to employ extraordinary talent across all genders, races, nationalities, religions, ages, abilities and sexual preferences. We aim to encourage and support all of our current and future employees to achieve their potential. No individual will receive less favourable treatment on any basis when applying for a career with us.
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