VFX Mentor / Trainer

Full time | 1+ Years Experience

About the Role

We're hiring a VFX Mentor to train and mentor students on the same tools and pipelines used by real production studios today. You'll run hands-on classes and workshops covering the full VFX pipeline — from roto and tracking through compositing, 3D and simulation — and help students build a portfolio that's genuinely job-ready.

What You'll Teach
Roto, Paint/Prep & Cleanup
Matchmove & Camera Tracking
2D/3D Compositing & Shot Integration
3D Modeling, Texturing & Look Development
Rigging & Character Animation
FX & Simulation (fire, smoke, destruction, fluids)
Lighting & Rendering
Pipeline fundamentals — file management, versioning, dailies and review workflow

Tools & Software Covered
Nuke / NukeX — industry-standard compositing
Maya & 3ds Max — modeling, rigging and animation
Houdini — procedural FX and simulation
ZBrush — sculpting and detailing
Substance Painter / Designer — texturing and materials
Arnold, V-Ray, Redshift — lighting and rendering
3DEqualizer / PFTrack / SynthEyes — tracking
Working exposure to Unreal Engine and real-time/virtual production workflows

Responsibilities
Run workshops and structured classes across the tools and topics above




Design assignments and practical projects that mirror real studio tasks
Review student work shot-by-shot and give explicit, actionable feedback
Keep the curriculum aligned with current studio pipelines and tool versions
Track student progress and adapt teaching pace to skill level
Bring real-world production standards and workflow discipline into the classroom
Coordinate with the academic team on curriculum planning and updates

Requirements
1+ years of hands-on VFX production experience in any core department
Working proficiency in at least two of: Nuke, Maya, 3ds Max, Houdini, ZBrush, Substance
Awareness of current industry direction — USD pipelines, real-time rendering, AI-assisted workflows (e.g. AI-assisted roto/tracking)
Strong communication skills and a explicit, structured teaching style
Patience and genuine interest in mentoring students
Prior teaching or training experience is a plus, not required

What We Offer
A chance to shape the next generation of VFX artists
A flexible, engaging teaching schedule
Growth path to Lead Trainer / Curriculum Head

Pay: ₹300,000.00 - ₹500,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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🏢 Pumo Technovation India
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