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• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent (Remote/ Hybrid working available) * Must be eligible to work in the UK
• Competitive Salary based on experience 

 We are seeking a Technical 3D Artist, specialising in Houdini, to join the Bomper team. In this role, you will work closely with the 3D department to define, create, support and lead on advanced pyro, fluid & particle systems. This is a great opportunity for an artist who loves technology and wants to consistently grow and work with a range of tools and techniques. A good understanding of the animation pipeline including pre-production, production and post-production is also beneficial.

Requirements

• Eligibility to work in the UK
• 5 years of experience as a 3D Artist
• 2 years experience as a Houdini Artist essential
• 5 years experience in a 3D package (C4D, Maya, Blender)
• Familiarity with the Adobe Suite( After Effects, Photoshop), Substance Painter and Designer
• Experience and understanding of art/animation pipelines for stills, short-form animation and 3D motion design
• Be able to give and receive critique at a professional level and manage technical challenges on projects

Responsibilities

• Create Houdini pipelines, tools, utility scripts, expressions and other digital assets to streamline the set-up process and achieve the desired look
• Maintain the processes and pipelines by ensuring that all new additions are compliant with the existing systems
• Inspire a culture of creative innovation with a problem-solving attitude
• Work closely with other departments in the studio from pre to post production

A bonus

• Previous experience producing FX such as smoke, fire, water, clouds, destruction, cloth, hair/fur and crowds
• Good knowledge of render engines such as Redshift, Octane, Cycles/Eevee, Arnold, or Unreal
• Python
• Familiarity with local render farm software such as Deadline
• Technical animation experience in Houdini

What we offer:

We’re advocates for work-life balance and offer a comprehensive benefits package focused on the well-being of our team and their families.

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Friendly and supportive team
• Free tea and coffee*
• On-site parking*
• Flexible working hours
• Studio based, remote working and hybrid working contracts available
• Virtual and in person company and social events
• Holidays – 24 days annual leave entitlement plus public bank holidays (based on working 5 days a week)
• Private Medical Insurance Scheme (Following a successful probation period)

*Not applicable whilst working remote

Bomper is currently trailing a 4 day work week initiative; with the studio being closed on Fridays.
In May 2022, Bomper decided to implement a 6 month trial of a 4 day working week, with non-compressed hours and for the same pay. Bomper is committed to enabling the best in everyone, and really recognises the importance of work-life balance.

Equal Opportunities 

We believe that teams create the best work when they have a range of perspectives and experiences to draw from. Therefore, we’re proud to employ extraordinary talent across all genders, races, nationalities, religions, ages, abilities and sexual preferences; fostering an inclusive environment to ensure everyone’s voices are heard. We aim to encourage and support all of our current and future employees to achieve their potential. No job applicant will receive less favourable treatment on any basis when applying for a career with us.