AMAN RAJ SHARMA
Banglore
Summary
FX Artist with production experience in Houdini-based fluid, particle, and rigid body simulations. Strong understanding of procedural workflows, simulation optimization, and clean node architecture. Experienced in delivering production-ready FX assets and integrating simulations into Unreal Engine pipelines.
Focused on efficiency, scalability, and physically believable results.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
FX Artist
App's N Device
Banglore
11.2025 - Current
- Developing Houdini-based fluid, particle, and rigid body simulations for production projects.
- Built procedural FX setups using scalable node networks to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Optimized simulation performance to enable faster iteration and delivery for production projects.
- Prepared FX assets for seamless integration into Unreal Engine, ensuring compatibility with project requirements.
- Structured file systems to ensure organization and accessibility.
FX Artist
Freelance
01.2024 - 10.2024
- Designed custom fluid and particle simulations for digital campaigns.
- Managed end-to-end FX pipeline from look development to final render output.
- Ensured scene optimization and clean data management for client delivery.
FX Artist
Physics Wallah
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Created water, smoke, and rigid body simulations for educational cinematic content.
- Developed procedural FX setups in Houdini with emphasis on reusability.
- Integrated simulations into Unreal Engine for real-time environments.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with animation and environment teams.
- Delivered projects under tight deadlines while maintaining visual quality.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Delhi
01.2024
Visual Effects Plus -
MAAC
01-2024
Skills
- Houdini (SOP & DOP workflows)
- FLIP Fluids
- RBD & Destruction
- Particle Systems
- Basic Pyro FX
- Collision & Constraint Handling
- Simulation Caching & Optimization
- Procedural Workflow Development
- Unreal Engine Integration
Hobbies and Interests
- Like to attend workshops
- Analyzing VFX breakdowns
- Learning new software and plugins
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
- Water Interaction FX.
- Built FLIP-based water simulations with accurate collision handling.
- Optimized cache workflows for iterative look development.
- Balanced realism and performance constraints.
- RBD Destruction Setup.
- Created procedural rigid body destruction systems.
- Implemented constraint-based fracture workflows.
- Delivered reusable destruction tools for production use.
PIPELINE AWARENESS
- Alembic / Geometry Cache Export.
- Unreal Engine FX Implementation.
- Basic Render Pass Understanding.
- Organized Asset & Scene Management.
Timeline
FX Artist
App's N Device
11.2025 - Current
FX Artist
Freelance
01.2024 - 10.2024
FX Artist
Physics Wallah
08.2021 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Delhi
Visual Effects Plus -
MAAC