Job description.
We are looking for a hands-on Animator with strong Houdini expertise to support the creation of high-quality motion, animation, and show builds across live projects and pitches.
This role is highly execution-focused, requiring someone who can assemble scenes, implement client feedback efficiently, and work within internal tools and pipelines. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, technically strong in Houdini, and comfortable working in fast-paced, client-driven environments.
Key Responsibilities
Animation & Build
Key Requirement (Critical)
We are particularly interested in candidates from:
Key Requirements
This role is highly execution-focused, requiring someone who can assemble scenes, implement client feedback efficiently, and work within internal tools and pipelines. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, technically strong in Houdini, and comfortable working in fast-paced, client-driven environments.
Key Responsibilities
Animation & Build
- Create and assemble static builds, animations, and show sequences using Houdini
- Work within internal tools and pipelines to construct scenes and deliver assets efficiently
- Support both live projects and pitch work, adapting quickly to changing requirements
- Develop and refine procedural setups, simulations, and animation systems in Houdini
- Ensure all work is optimized for performance and aligned with production standards
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges within Houdini workflows
- Implement client and internal feedback quickly and accurately
- Collaborate closely with creative and production teams to refine output
- Maintain consistency and quality across iterations
- Work closely with artists, designers, and technical teams to deliver cohesive outputs
- Support the team in meeting tight deadlines and high-quality expectations
Key Requirement (Critical)
- Strong, hands-on experience with Houdini is essential
- Candidates without solid Houdini experience will not be considered due to onboarding complexity and pipeline dependency
We are particularly interested in candidates from:
- Motion design studios with strong Houdini integration
- VFX houses, ideally within commercial/advertising environments
- Game development studios where Houdini is embedded in the production pipeline
Key Requirements
- 3–6+ years of experience in animation, motion design, or VFX
- Proven experience working extensively in Houdini
- Strong understanding of animation principles, timing, and composition
- Experience working within structured pipelines and production workflows
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple iterations
Please note that MCG Talent can only respond to those candidates that we feel meet the criteria laid out by our client.
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