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:
- Python scripting in DCC tools like (Houdini, Substance, Blender, ...).
- Writing VEX or VOP in Houdini.
- Translating real world reference into high quality and realistic renders.
- Integrating Substance Designer within Houdini.
- Universal Scene Description (USD).
You get extra points when you:
- Can work with the Adobe Substance Collection & Photoshop.
- Can work with Reality Capture (photogrammetry + mesh cleaning).
- Are not afraid of using Linux (Ubuntu Desktop) for Houdini.
- Have familiarity with agile collaboration tools (like Git, Github Issues, Github Projects, ...)
- Have knowledge in distributed computing and render farms.
- 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.
apply now
vintecc is looking for a Technical Houdini Artist. Join our team and make the difference!