Senior Houdini Technical Director
Apple Inc. - Culver City, California, United States, 90232Work at Apple Inc.
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We are in search of a Senior Houdini Technical Director to help us achieve the highest levels of photorealism in our designs. Using Houdini's procedural toolkit, you will be at the forefront of crafting complex shaders/materials, dynamic simulations, and artist-friendly tools for geometric optimization. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic, collaborative setting, constantly exploring the limits of next-generation technology and procedural content creation.Education & ExperienceBA/BFA in Digital Media, Visual Effects, Animation, or a related field, or equivalent professional experienceAdditional RequirementsProficiency in VEX and Python scripting for automation and tool development.Solid understanding of other DCC toolsExperience working with external art teams and outsource partnersStrong leadership and mentoring abilities and interpersonal skillsAbility to find creative solutions for technically challenging tasksAt Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $161,700.00 and $243,300.00, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
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Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
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