VFX Artist Job at Scattermesh in Herndon

Job Summary
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 photo real 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. If your portfolio/demo reel showcases your ability and knowledge of the physics, mathematics, and artistry that goes into a photorealistic render of these complex systems we look forward to your application.

Responsibilities and Duties

Create photo‑realistic render sequences of 3D effects including a variety of subject matter; waves, smoke, explosions, fire, etc.

Collaborate - Work closely with our 3D artists and compositing team to deliver high impact vfx comps

Development of templates or scripts to enhance the VFX pipeline

Qualifications and Skills

10+ years experience in a professional setting creating dynamic effects and simulations for photo‑realistic 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

Communicate effectively with team members across departments

Strong problem solving and research skills

Strong foundational knowledge of the physics and mathematics as they are applied in physically based simulations

Understanding of 3D rendering

Benefits and Perks
Scattermesh is as obsessed about our employees as our customers. We want to provide great benefits and perks so you can focus on making an impact. We recognize that industry is moving away from better benefits so we have decided to do our part to start reversing the trend. Join us in our quest to disrupt, transform and innovate.

Benefits

Competitive Market Leading Pay

25-30 days - Paid Time Off (PTO) / Holiday

100% Company paid medical/dental/vision/plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

401(k) Matching with no cliff vest

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