Hogarth is the Global Content Production Company. Part of WPP, Hogarth partners with one in every two of the world’s top 100 brands including Coca-Cola, Ford, Rolex, Nestlé, Mondelez and Dyson. With a breadth of experience across an extensive range of sectors, Hogarth offers the unrivaled ability to deliver relevant, engaging, and measurable content across all channels and media - both established and emerging. The number of channels at our fingertips; the need for speed; and the drive for mass personalisation, all mean that brands need different solutions. Our global team of over 7,500 craft and technology experts brings together creative, production and innovation to help clients navigate this exciting and ever-changing world of today’s content experience.
WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 100,000 talented people dedicated to doing extraordinary work for our clients. We operate in over 100 countries, with corporate headquarters in New York, London and Singapore. WPP is a world leader in marketing services, with deep AI, data and technology capabilities, global presence and unrivalled creative talent. Our clients include many of the biggest companies and advertisers in the world, including approximately 300 of the Fortune Global 500. Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.
A Hybrid working model
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
Department Summary
VFX is delivered across multiple disciplines, channels, clients and products. We create animated characters, full computer-generated car configurators with millions of variations, computer-generated food with AI backgrounds, photo-real, real-time environments, water simulations for 3D products, digital twins and much more.
The department includes lighters, modellers, animators, pipeline developers and producers in both onshore and offshore locations supporting global and local client needs.
What does a Senior Houdini Developer do at Hogarth?
Works closely with the Global Head of Pipeline in designing, implementing and overseeing visual effects systems and tools across all projects within Hogarth Worldwide.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with various departments to ensure seamless integration of VFX and dependent technology into our productions.
- Optimisation of workflow efficiency, identifying innovative tools and techniques, maintaining industry standards for quality and performance.
- Demonstrate technical expertise and a deep understanding of VFX Processes including USD, Omniverse & AI
Reporting lines and key stakeholders
This role reports to Global Head of Pipeline and will work closely with all our global CGI/VFX teams.
Requirements
- Proficient with Houdini API and Hscript and software development for Houdini pipeline is a particular emphasis.Experience developing USD pipelines in Houdini and Solaris is crucial.
- VFX Software & Tools: A comprehensive understanding of industry standard VFX software and tools including Autodesk Maya, Nuke, Adobe After Effects and others is beneficial. Proficient enough in using these applications to converse effectively with stakeholders.
- Programming & Scripting: Proficiency in Python. Familiarity with common API and SDK’s with ability to learn quickly custom API concepts.
- Familiarity with Rez for package management, souec controls for Git and peer review and release workflow workflow for development.
- Adherence to ticketing processes in solutions such as JIRA for tracking and communication.
- Cloud Infrastructure: Familiarity with cloud-based solutions and distributed computing and it’s application in scaleable rendering, devops and storage options
- Performance Optimisation: Understanding how to optimise render times, memory usage, and data transfer.
- Collaboration and Communication: Strong communication sills to effectively liaise with different teams, document tools for technical and non-technical audiences from VFX artists to production supervisors and IT departments.
- Time management, problem solving and troubleshooting. The ability to identify and address technical issues that may arise during VFX production is critical to maintain project timelines and deliver high-quality results.
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No egos here. Just a shared drive to roll up our sleeves and make great things happen. Every project--big or small, gets our full energy because we believe in doing things right. Every single time. It's how we deliver real results without cutting corners.
Honesty
We are real and authentic – with each other and in our work. Honest, direct communication builds the trust we need to collaborate, grow, and make meaningful things together. It’s not always easy but it’s always worth it.
Heart & Soul
We bring heart to everything we make. Passion, pride and relentless drive push us beyond “good enough” ––because we care deeply about our craft, and we’re always chasing better. We love what we do, and it shows.
Happy Family
Creating a space where everyone feels valued--even when opinions differ, makes this a supportive and inclusive environment for our people. We embrace our differences, celebrate our wins together, and never lose our sense of humor.
Hungry
Curiosity keeps us hungry. We question, experiment, and always seek out what's next. We never settle, and we never stop learning.
WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
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