Fx Td

One Of Us is a visual effects studio founded in London in 2004 by co-directors Rachael Penfold, Dominic Parker, and Tom Debenham. With a dynamic team of over 300 highly skilled professionals working across our London and Paris studios, we take pride in pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling with experience in all stages of production, from concept through to planning, photography, and post-production. From breathtaking fantasy landscapes to gripping action sequences, our portfolio spans a diverse range of genres and award winning projects such as Pinocchio, The Witcher and The Crown. 

At One of Us, our FX TD's generate FX animation, procedural simulation, dynamic simulation, particle and fluid systems for feature film visual effects. They are responsible for lighting, rendering and moderate-level compositing of complex shots with guidance from their One of Us supervisors.

Responsibilities:

• Designing and creating FX animation, procedural simulation, dynamic simulation, particle and fluid systems
• Light complex/multiple creatures and elements
• Setting up and wrangling heavy particle effects shots
• Excellent pipeline scripting ability
• Solid compositing ability, wrangling blue-screen extractions, working knowledge of Nuke
• Writing plug-ins, debugging simulations and writing set up and surface shaders with proficiency
• Writing and hacking procedural surface shaders and volumetric shaders with proficiency
• Animating moderate objects with proficiency
• Picking up new techniques quickly and easily and have the ability to debug just about anything
• Setting a standard for all Technical Directors in continually raising the bar for speed, quality of work and adaptability
• Creating feature film quality effects using Houdini

What we are looking for:

• Proven production experience or feature film experience with effects simulation work
• Advanced simulation experience with Houdini and the ability to write expressions
• Ability to work with competency, energy and enthusiasm within a team environment with minimal supervision to complete a shot
• Exhibiting excellent listening and communication skills, able to receive direction and criticism
• Excellent presentation/communication skills in dailies/shot review by clearly and briefly outlining what has been accomplished and what next should be addressed in the shot
• Engaging in the creative process without ego and accepting all final decisions with a positive and supportive attitude
• Demonstrating an excellent aesthetic eye, anticipating potential problems and using knowledge of how to use the tools to achieve the desired look
• Demonstrating superb problem-solving skills and taking the initiative to offer ideas and suggestions
• Prioritising tasks and managing time very well
• Linux and scripting ability in Python desirable

In return we offer:

• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• 2 paid volunteering days per calendar year
• Hybrid working
• Company pension and life insurance
• Medicash healthcare cover
• A calendar full of wrap parties and other social events

Hours and location

Our core hours are 9.30am to 6.30pm or 10am to 7pm Monday to Friday.

We have a great office in Old Street where you would be based. This is an hybrid role where you would be required to work in the studio a minimum 2 days a week.

Flexibility

We’re open to variations in working patterns providing you can manage the demands of the role so please talk to us about your preferences when you apply.

What we VALUE

How you approach your day at One of Us is just as important to us. We want to create an environment in which everyone feels comfortable and happy to work. The visual effects industry has a reputation for stress and exploitation. We strive to do things differently. We are proof that it is possible to produce the very finest work, while looking after people and being a responsible company. 

We Accept YOU

We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger, more creative and ultimately better at what we do. Being respectful and kind to people irrespective of race, colour, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or disability is what we expect of everyone who works for One of Us. If you feel the same, come and join us.

To apply

You need to have a current and full work permit for the region that you’ll be working in. Please disclose if you need sponsorship support to be able to work for One of Us.