SideFX is a world leader in the development of 3D animation and visual effects software for use in film, commercials and video games.
SideFX award-winning Houdini software utilizes a node-based procedural approach which provides digital artists with an unprecedented level of power, flexibility and control.
Houdini’s comprehensive feature set includes modeling, rigging, animation, particle effects, dynamics, compositing, integrated rendering, and more.
Houdini is available for the Mac OS X, Linux and Windows operating systems.

SideFX Software

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SideFX Software is a leader in visual effects software for the film, television, and gaming industries. They are best known for their flagship product, Houdini, a powerful 3D animation and visual effects software that enables artists to create stunning graphics and animations. SideFX is also dedicated to education and community engagement, providing tutorials and learning resources to help users develop their skills in animation and visual effects.

SideFX is a world leader in the development of 3D animation and visual effects software for use in film, commercials and video games. SideFX award-winning Houdini software utilizes a node-based procedural approach which provides digital artists with an unprecedented level of power, flexibility and control. Houdini’s comprehensive feature set includes modeling, rigging, animation, particle effects, dynamics, compositing, integrated rendering, and more. Houdini is available for the Mac OS X, Linux and Windows operating systems.

• Propose, scope, and validate new frameworks, features, and workflows with developers, technical directors, and internal teams
• Ensure solutions meet CG production demands, with emphasis on pipeline viability, performance, and user experience
• Collaborate with developers to clarify and uphold priorities across relevance, completeness, usability, feasibility, and resources
• Monitor development progress and communicate status to R&D and other teams
• Maintain and enforce consistent workflows, features, and best practices across Houdini
• Identify and map bottlenecks and dependencies before they become blockers
• Serve as tie-breaker on user-facing project aspects when R&D consensus cannot be reached
• Meet with clients and industry stakeholders to gather feedback and validate product plans, frameworks, and features
• Research and prototype emerging technologies relevant to the assigned domain
• Inform R&D and the broader company about relevant technology areas
• Occasionally represent SideFX at marketing or industry events
• Perform other duties as assigned

Technology Supervisor

CG Technology Supervisor connecting Houdini R&D, production pipelines, and customer needs at SideFX. Shaping CG workflows, feature priorities, and user experience.

3d-artist

• Prototype Houdini hybrid Procedural AI workflows that put the artist in control of when and how they choose to create with AI
• Learn about how prospective and existing customers are using AI in their work
• Solicit feedback from customers about the Procedural AI Workflows in development at SideFX
• Play an active role in any public channels that might be created to support the Procedural AI Workflows Project
• Work alongside developers to learn, test and provide feedback on new ML tools under internal development
• Learn and create with 3rd party AI tools as needed to support workflow development in Houdini
• Work with partners to test and refine workflows involving non-SideFX technology as needed.
• Share the results of experimental and proof of concept workflows with our R&D and Technical Consulting team.
• Occasionally educate SideFX staff on AI tools and workflows
• Be a champion of our company and, on occasion, represent SideFX at public events
• Other duties as assigned

Technical Artist, AI Workflows

Technical Artist focusing on innovating AI workflows in Houdini for SideFX. Collaborating with partners and customers to refine procedural AI techniques within visual effects industry.

SideFX is a world leader in the development of 3D animation and visual effects software for use in film, commercials and video games. SideFX award-winning Houdini software utilizes a node-based procedural approach which provides digital artists with an unprecedented level of power, flexibility and control. Houdini’s comprehensive feature set includes modeling, rigging, animation, particle effects, dynamics, compositing, integrated rendering, and more. Houdini is available for the Mac OS X, Linux and Windows operating systems.

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