Senior VFX Artist
Illumination Mac Guff
Job Position(s): Senior VFX Artist
Project Type: Various Projects
Job Date: Full Time
Compensation: Paid - Salary
Union Status: Non-Union
Job Description:
On site, Paris
Responsible for effects works in Houdini and Maya.
Create either stylized or photorealistic effects based on the concept art.
Accurately interpret concept art and designs from the Art Department.
Work in partnership with effects specialists to ensure that shots are delivered to the highest possible standard.
A thorough understanding of Houdini and Maya
Previous experience creating FX elements and working with fluid & particle dynamics
Ability to quickly master custom in-house production tools
Basic knowledge of lighting and compositing (Nuke)
Basic knowledge of Python, Mel and Hscript
Feature film experience
French and/or English fluency is required
Good communication skills and ability to take notes and directions.
Ability to work within a team, prioritize tasks and meet tight deadlines.
Available in Paris – No remote work
We favor European Union citizens or candidates with French work permit. The process of obtaining a visa being so complex and timeconsuming, only foreign candidates with a significative experience will be considered, for a selection of senior jobs.
Senior VFX Artist
Published on 27 June 2025 Start date: July 2025
Occupation: VFX
Offer type: Customary fixed-term contract (intermittent)
Level: Middle
Contract: Full time
Location: On site, Paris
About the job
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About you
About us
Illumination Studios Paris is the leading studio for animated films in Europe. Based in Paris, the studio is known for its blockbusters such as the franchise “Despicable Me”, “Minions”, “The Secret Life of Pets” and “Sing” – all produced by Illumination Entertainment for Universal Pictures.
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On site, Paris
Responsible for effects works in Houdini and Maya.
Create either stylized or photorealistic effects based on the concept art.
Accurately interpret concept art and designs from the Art Department.
Work in partnership with effects specialists to ensure that shots are delivered to the highest possible standard.
A thorough understanding of Houdini and Maya
Previous experience creating FX elements and working with fluid & particle dynamics
Ability to quickly master custom in-house production tools
Basic knowledge of lighting and compositing (Nuke)
Basic knowledge of Python, Mel and Hscript
Feature film experience
French and/or English fluency is required
Good communication skills and ability to take notes and directions.
Ability to work within a team, prioritize tasks and meet tight deadlines.
Available in Paris – No remote work
We favor European Union citizens or candidates with French work permit. The process of obtaining a visa being so complex and timeconsuming, only foreign candidates with a significative experience will be considered, for a selection of senior jobs.
Senior VFX Artist
Published on 27 June 2025 Start date: July 2025
Occupation: VFX
Offer type: Customary fixed-term contract (intermittent)
Level: Middle
Contract: Full time
Location: On site, Paris
About the job
Must have
Nice to have
About you
About us
Illumination Studios Paris is the leading studio for animated films in Europe. Based in Paris, the studio is known for its blockbusters such as the franchise “Despicable Me”, “Minions”, “The Secret Life of Pets” and “Sing” – all produced by Illumination Entertainment for Universal Pictures.
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