Umedia is a Belgian studio specialized in the production of international film projects Its activities include production, co production, financing and visual effects ( The studio is ideally located in the popular Louise Châtelain district of Brussels)

Umedia is looking for a FX Artist- water/ocean Simulation to join our team between May and August 2022 for a project about the Tsunami in Thailand in 2012.

By joining us, you will become part of a young and dynamic team, driven by the search for excellence and passion and attached to a strong corporate culture.

Your missions & responsibilities

• You are responsible for creating highly realistic water simulation, waves and sea movements, intended to be featured in VFX for live action projects
• You work closely with Lighting and Rendering Artists to ensure that the FX are accurate
• You gather 3D assets produced by Modeling and Animation departments and ensure a good communication in order to produce high quality final result
• You master a VFX pipeline and respect production deadlines
• You propose artistic and technical solutions for the project and have good problem-solving skills
• You meet deadlines while retaining a high quality of work
• You manage priorities and identify the right order in which to complete tasks

Requirements

• Previous experience in that kind of project (live action “realistic” films/series) is mandatory
• Senior profile able to work autonomously and manage the problem solving linked to this kind of project
• Extensive knowledge of Houdini and Maya
• Skills in Python are a plus
• Nuke experience is an asset
• Ability to manage tight deadlines
• You have excellent communication skills and are a team player
• You are proactive, positive, rigorous and detail-focused
• You are fluent in English (Dutch and/or French is an asset).
• You are ready to work in Brussels or remotely