Untold Studios.
Untold Studios.
Untold Studios. is a media production studio founded in 2018, creating work across visual effects, music, original content, motion design, and advertising. With teams in London, Los Angeles, and Mumbai, the studio brings artists, brands, and production partners together on creative projects. Its work has received recognition including BAFTA, Grammy, VES, and Emmy awards, making Untold Studios. a relevant destination for professionals exploring opportunities in VFX, design, production, and other media disciplines.

FX Artist — Toronto, Hybrid

Create Houdini simulations and procedural effects for advertising, long-form, and real-time VFX productions at Untold Studios. Deliver polished shots and reusable tools while working closely with creative and technical teams.

Description

  • Develop physical and fantastical simulations across a varied range of effects work
  • Support advertising, long-form, and real-time VFX productions
  • Match each effect to the established visual language of the project
  • Design scalable FX workflows that can be used effectively by the wider team
  • Test and refine concepts rapidly and efficiently
  • Build Houdini effects using fluid, POP, pyro, bullet, and destruction simulations
  • Handle shading, lighting, and rendering in Mantra or Arnold
  • Prepare rendered FX passes for compositing
  • Develop production setups and tools for shared team use
  • Coordinate with other departments to complete shots to a high standard
  • Participate in discussions about Houdini FX pipelines and tool development
  • Exchange creative ideas and contribute constructively with colleagues

Requirements

  • At least five years of professional FX artist experience in visual effects
  • Hands-on Houdini experience with fluid, POP particle, pyro, bullet, and destruction simulations
  • Solid grasp of vector and matrix operations
  • Ability to balance visual quality with technical precision
  • Experience shading, lighting, and rendering in Mantra or Arnold
  • Track record of building scalable FX setups and tools for team production
  • Capacity to collaborate across departments and deliver polished shots
  • Willingness to contribute to Houdini FX pipeline and tooling conversations
  • Clear, professional communication skills
  • Strong time-management skills, including prioritization across multiple tasks
  • Ability to apply direction and respond productively to feedback
  • Python and VEX knowledge is desirable
  • PDG experience is desirable

Benefits

  • Access to ongoing professional development support
  • A plan focused on individual career progression
  • Commitment to equal employment opportunity
  • Accommodations available throughout the interview process

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