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.
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 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 & 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.
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 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
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
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