About this role
Houdini Specialist Quixel is looking for an experienced Houdini Specialist to join their fast-growing team. In this role you will create streamlined tools and innovative workflows to facilitate the creation of high-quality content. These tools will be used internally by artists at Quixel. Therefore, having strong communication and organizational skills is key to providing tools with the correct functionality within given timeframes. Responsibilities • Design and develop Houdini digital assets • Improve workflows to enable artists to focus on the creative • Cooperate with Houdini artists to problem solve and troubleshoot any potential issues • Attend weekly meetings to gather feedback on how to improve existing and plan new tools • Maintain and produce clean, documented code and tools • Compile documentation on the use and function of delivered tools and guide artists through their use with online workshops Requirements • A minimum of 5 years of experience with Houdini with a focus on developing HDAs • Solid understanding of computer graphics workflows • Expert knowledge of - Procedural modeling - COPs Texture workflows - Python/VEX scripting - Digital Asset publishing • Mastery of programming patterns and a strong affinity for design • Experience in ZBrush, Maya or 3dsMax in the field of procedural modeling • Experience in Photoshop or Nuke/Fusion • Strong aesthetic sensibility, clean typography • Excellent attention to detail and desire to deliver high quality products consistently Pluses • Prior experience in working with scan-based data • Interest or experience in machine learning Job location preference: our office in Sweden or Pakistan. As a part of the recruitment process, you might be expected to provide a portfolio or demo reel of your work and may be asked to complete a technical test. How to apply To apply for this position, please submit your application to [email protected] Quixel Products: Quixel Megascans (including Megascans Bridge) — an industry-leading library of scanned assets based on real-world scan data. Quixel Mixer — a revolutionary tool leveraging scan data to empower artists and improve their workflow. Quixel Suite (NDO, DDO, 3DO) — a comprehensive detailing and texturing toolset. About Quixel: Quixel specializes in building best-in-class art tools for a spectrum of companies in the visual arts space, including games, VFX, visualization, and mobile. Our tools and assets have helped create the world’s seen in award-winning productions by the likes of Electronic Arts, Unity Technologies, Capcom, Disney, Ubisoft, Warner Bros., and many more. Quixel has been recognized as one of the 33 most promising technology companies in Sweden in 2018. We hire creative, passionate people, and give them the autonomy to do great work. We are building Quixel to be a remarkable place to work, learn, and grow. We are growing fast and would love to work with you! Quixel is proud to be a non-discrimination and harassment free workplace. A diverse workforce with varied perspective and background strengthens us by creating and environment receptive to new ideas, alteration and innovation. No recruiters or agencies please.