Tomorrow Bureau is a creative studio that combines creative direction and strategic thinking with a design-led philosophy for CGI and live action. Through this approach, they craft future-facing concepts and high-impact imagery for client-based projects and their research-led studio practice.
Clients: Prada, Beats, Rapha, Audemars Piguet, Dior, Chanel, Renault, Guerlain, Nike, Apple, ...
This role will require using your extensive industry experience and deep knowledge of Houdini, and you’ll be expected to bring an energetic, problem-solving mentality to our productions. Not only attacking issues when they arise but helping to inform and advise in the planning phase in order to help spot potential pitfalls. We want someone who is an optimistic, hands-on team player, able to focus deeply on creative / technical tasks whilst also retaining the ability to communicate clearly and fluidly with the wider team. In this more senior role, you should provide open access to your deep technical knowledge of Houdini as well as help inform best production workflows and practices. You will also work alongside our inhouse technical support to advise and help with all things Houdini including licensing, installs/updates. Rendering/deadline.
We will look to you to keep the studio up to date with the latest developments within the world of Houdini, constantly analysing the landscape for ways in which the studio can progress and improve from a technical and production perspective.
REQUIREMENTS:
6-8 years of experience working within the industry on projects of a similar scope and creative standard to those executed at Tomorrow Bureau
Houdini expert - must be the authority on all things Houdini
Strong design fundamentals
Perform at a very high standard both technically and visually - working on every aspect of a shot, simulations, animation, look dev etc
Strong technical capability within Houdini alongside wider knowledge of CG pipeline
Ability and enthusiasm to work across a broad spectrum of project territories including beauty, luxury, automotive, sports, tech etc
Management skills to support and advise more junior Houdini designers
Self-motivated to explore new ideas and to bring them to life with Studio projects
* Potential for a remote role with the requirement to come to the London studio occasionally.
ABOUT YOU:
Proactive and a problem solver
Consummate professional - you treat everyone of all levels with the same amount of respect and consideration.
Multitasker - you can work across multiple shots/projects at once
Have an eye for detail
Collaborative and supportive - you can seamlessly work with our Producers, Art Directors and Creative Directors.
Strong communication skills - we are a small team, so being very communicative is key!
Thoughtful, compassionate, and dedicated
BENEFITS WE OFFER:
We want to give people the tools and environment to develop holistically, creating opportunities to learn, explore and innovate. We are supportive and team-oriented and believe in giving people space for self-care and mental well-being as part of our ambition to create a supportive workspace, we offer the following:
Mental health days: We fully support you taking time off to do something good for your mental health and well-being to prevent any deterioration that may affect your ability to work or be comfortable within the working environment. You can self-certify for absences of 5 days or less.
In London: Hybrid (3 days in office)
* 9 Day Fortnight: The studio is closed every other Monday
* 31 Days Paid Holiday (includes bank holidays)
* Pension contribution
* Paternity/Maternity Leave
* Compassionate Leave
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