Proven production experience on multiple high-end feature films
Proven experience in producing effects such as smoke, fire, clouds, water, steam and explosions, plus experience with particle and voxel based rendering
An eye for details, good sense of timing, and thorough understanding of techniques and technologies relating to physical simulation in computer graphics
Experience in feature animation FX work
Extensive knowledge of Houdini
Familiarity with pipeline issues and problem solving
Familiarity with at least one node based compositing application (Nuke preferred), and a solid understanding of the compositing process