Resume

Experienced VFX Generalist & Technical Director with 9+ years in film production, contributing to 12+ feature films for studios including Universal, Netflix, and Paramount. Expertise in complex FX, Lighting/Rendering, pipeline development, and cross-disciplinary problem-solving. Combines artistic vision with technical mastery to develop aesthetic, optimized solutions under tight deadlines. Skills Visual Effects FX (various simulations including particles, vellum, smoke/pyro, flip, rigid body and fully custom solutions). Character FX (grooming, muscles, cloth, artistic FX) Lighting/Rendering (shading, rendering optimization). Development (Tools developement, USD integration, automation). Software/Tools Primary: Houdini, VEX, USD Additional: Nuke, TouchDesigner, Unreal Engine, Blender Pipeline/Development: Python, GLSL, Linux, Docker, GitLab CI/CD Artistic Skills Strong foundation in composition, color theory, and visual aesthetics. Master of Arts in Monumental and Decorative Painting. Languages Russian: Native English: Intermediate Professional Experience FX TD | Weta FX (Jun 2025 - ) I gained experience working with proprietary simulation solvers and quickly integrated into the studio’s complex pipeline. ...