SideFX Houdini Trainer (Contract)

We are seeking an experienced Houdini Trainer to deliver high-quality training in SideFX Houdini for students/professionals aspiring to build careers in VFX, animation, and procedural effects. The trainer will be responsible for curriculum delivery, hands-on mentoring, and ensuring learners gain strong practical and production-ready skills over the contract period.

• Conduct instructor-led training sessions on SideFX Houdini
• Teach core and advanced concepts including:
• Procedural modeling
• Dynamics (Vellum, RBD, Pyro, FLIP)
• Particles and simulations
• Lighting, rendering, and look development
• Node-based workflows and VEX basics
• Design and deliver structured lesson plans, assignments, and projects
• Provide hands-on guidance, demos, and real-world production examples
• Evaluate student performance and provide constructive feedback
• Support students with portfolio/demo reel development
• Stay updated with the latest Houdini tools and industry workflows
• Coordinate with academic/production teams to align training objectives

• Strong expertise in SideFX Houdini (production-level knowledge preferred)
• Minimum 25 years of industry or training experience in VFX/CG
• Hands-on experience with simulations, procedural workflows, and FX pipelines
• Good understanding of VFX production pipelines
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Passion for teaching and mentoring

• Prior experience as a trainer/instructor
• Exposure to studios, films, games, or OTT projects
• Knowledge of additional tools such as Maya, Nuke, Unreal, or Redshift/Mantra/Karma
• Demo reel or portfolio showcasing Houdini FX work

• Duration: 8 Months
• Work Location: Chennai
• Compensation: Competitive, based on experience
• Start Date: Immediate / As per mutual agreement