technical houdini artist

Who are we looking for?

 At Vintecc, our synthetic data team is in search for a Technical Houdini Artist who can create detailed and realistic assets in a procedural way and render them using the Karma renderer. 

Houdini FX, PDG, USD, Karma, Substance Designer, Substance Sampler, Reality Capture, Python, Synthetic Data, Computer Vision & AI, Linux, Photoshop 

This role requires to work at our HQ in Roeselare. More information below. 

Your responsibilities

You will: 

  • Work closely with clients or our internal computer vision & AI engineers to translate requirements for AI model training into scalable datasets. Ensure that synthetic data is representative of various scenarios and edge cases for robust AI training. 
  • Work on different kinds of challenging projects that have impact on real-world problems. 

You will need: 

  • Strong experience with SideFX Houdini (specifically SOPs, LOPs, DOPs and PDG). 
  • Strong understanding of the asset creation pipeline (modelling, uvs, texturing, ...). 
  • Experience with creating realistic PBR materials using Houdini or Substance Designer. 
  • Experience with Houdini Karma Renderer (or other engines like vray, redshift, cycles, ...). 
  • Experience with creating & maintaining Houdini HDAs. 
  • Dutch is mandatory.

It would be great if you have experience in:

  1. Python scripting in DCC tools like (Houdini, Substance, Blender, ...). 
  2. Writing VEX or VOP in Houdini. 
  3. Translating real world reference into high quality and realistic renders. 
  4. Integrating Substance Designer within Houdini. 
  5. Universal Scene Description (USD). 

You get extra points when you:

  1. Can work with the Adobe Substance Collection & Photoshop. 
  2. Can work with Reality Capture (photogrammetry + mesh cleaning). 
  3. Are not afraid of using Linux (Ubuntu Desktop) for Houdini. 
  4. Have familiarity with agile collaboration tools (like Git, Github Issues, Github Projects, ...) 
  5. Have knowledge in distributed computing and render farms. 
  6. Have experience / are interested in the field of ML/DL or AI in general. 

Why you should apply 

At Vintecc, you become part of an innovative and growing company where our PANTHER values are central: Positive mindset, Authentic, No-nonsense, Team-oriented, Hands-On, Excellence, and Respectful. Together, we form a team striving for impact and growth—both for our customers and ourselves.

Our colleagues choose Vintecc because we…

  • … are forward-thinking: You work on high-end custom projects that bring variety and challenges.
  • … offer an informal work environment: Hard work goes hand in hand with fun.
  • … grow and learn together: In a young, dynamic team, we support each other both professionally and personally.
  • … always stay up to date: You get the opportunity to work with the latest technologies and market developments.
  • … value your input: Take responsibility in an environment where your contributions can truly make a difference.
  • … enable flexible working: Flexible hours, remote work, and freely chosen vacation days (32 days) ensure a healthy work-life balance.
  • … are easily accessible: Our brand-new office in Roeselare is easy to reach, and you can also work from Ghent, Leuven, or home.
  • … offer a competitive salary package: Including a company car with fuel card, laptop, mobile phone, hospitalization insurance, meal and eco vouchers, and after six months, access to a cafeteria plan.

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vintecc is looking for a Technical Houdini Artist. Join our team and make the difference!