I'm Pascal Gaubertier, an FX Artist and Technical Director with over 20 years of experience in advertising, cinema and series. I specialize in complex simulations (fluids, destruction, pyros) and high-end photoreal rendering. I'm an expert in Houdini & Maya and proficient in advanced compositing (multi-pass, Nuke, Photoshop, Capture One). I'm accustomed to tight deadlines, blending technical rigor with artistic eye to deliver impactful visuals. I thrive on challenging production pipelines, creating internal tools in Houdini to optimize workflows, mentoring juniors, and collaborating across teams. Available for freelance, remote or on-site work in Paris.

Pascal Gaubertier

I'm Pascal Gaubertier, an FX Artist and Technical Director with over 20 years of experience in advertising, cinema and series. I specialize in complex simulations (fluids, destruction, pyros) and high-end photoreal rendering. I'm an expert in Houdini & Maya and proficient in advanced compositing (multi-pass, Nuke, Photoshop, Capture One). I'm accustomed to tight deadlines, blending technical rigor with artistic eye to deliver impactful visuals. I thrive on challenging production pipelines, creating internal tools in Houdini to optimize workflows, mentoring juniors, and collaborating across teams. Available for freelance, remote or on-site work in Paris.

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I’m Pascal Gaubertier, an FX Artist and Technical Director with over 20 years of experience in advertising, cinema and series. I specialize in complex simulations (fluids, destruction, pyros) and high-end photoreal rendering. I’m an expert in Houdini & Maya and proficient in advanced compositing (multi-pass, Nuke, Photoshop, Capture One). I’m accustomed to tight deadlines, blending technical rigor with artistic eye to deliver impactful visuals.

I thrive on challenging production pipelines, creating internal tools in Houdini to optimize workflows, mentoring juniors, and collaborating across teams. Available for freelance, remote or on-site work in Paris.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

French
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

FX Artist Senior at MPC Paris
December 31, 2024 - September 9, 2025
FX pour publicités haut de gamme (luxe, automobile). Fluides réalistes, simulations de destruction et de feu, et intégration en Nuke.
Senior FX Artist at MPC Paris
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
FX for luxury and automotive campaigns (fluids, destruction, fire). Integration Nuke and photorealistic rendering.
FX TD / Freelance régulier at Digital District
December 31, 2022 - September 9, 2025
Simulations complexes pour pubs TV et cinéma. Setup de systèmes Houdini réutilisables, intégration dans le pipeline existant.
FX TD at Digital District
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Complex simulations for TV commercials and cinema. Created Houdini tools to optimize the pipeline.
FX Artist / Lookdev at Mathematic Studio
December 31, 2017 - September 9, 2025
Développement d’effets stylisés pour projets publicitaires et clips. Lookdev sous Redshift et Arnold.
FX Artist / Lookdev at Mathematic Studio
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Developed stylized effects for advertising and clips. Lookdev using Redshift and Arnold.
FX & TD at Mikros Image / CGEV / autres
December 31, 2013 - September 9, 2025
Divers postes sur films, pubs et séries. Montage de scènes complexes, création d’outils internes, optimisation pipeline.
FX & TD at Mikros Image / CGEV / autres
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2013
Various roles on films, commercials and series. Created internal tools and pipeline optimization.

Education

Cinéma d’animation & VFX at École Georges Méliès
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025
Formation HOUDINI at Les Gobelins
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other