VFX artists specialised in Houdini and Maya creature FX as well as procedural animation and simulation, with experience in setting up fat and fur sims for creatures in live action films and TV series and creating FX for animation features, also with video shooting and editing experience and in motion graphics with AfterEffects.…

John Ng

VFX artists specialised in Houdini and Maya creature FX as well as procedural animation and simulation, with experience in setting up fat and fur sims for creatures in live action films and TV series and creating FX for animation features, also with video shooting and editing experience and in motion graphics with AfterEffects.…

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VFX artists specialised in Houdini and Maya creature FX as well as procedural animation and simulation, with experience in setting up fat and fur sims for creatures in live action films and TV series and creating FX for animation features, also with video shooting and editing experience and in motion graphics with AfterEffects.

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Work Experience

Creature FX Technical Director at Framestore
July 1, 2024 - Present
Mid-level TD in the CFX department responsible for dynamic simulations for character work (costume, hair, muscle, skin, fat) and post-simulation sculpting and finalling using Maya. Created simulation rigs and presets for characters and creatures using nCloth, Carbon, and in-house tools; executed shots with rigs and delivered finished assets to the Lighting department.
CFX Artist at Jellyfish Pictures
July 1, 2024 - September 27, 2025
Mid-level CFX artist creating cloth and hair setups for secondary characters, QC and issue fixing on primary character setups inside Solaris in Houdini. Also ran shot work with simulations and sculpt fixes, and optimised scenes to improve team workflow.
Tech Anim Artist at MPC Film
February 1, 2023 - September 27, 2025
Tech Anim Artist setting up fat, cloth and fur on hero-creatures, as well as environment dynamics for plants and fantasy props. Occasionally worked on setups in FX and Crowd. Developed and designed tools for a variety of complex creature deformations; contributed to smoother pipeline processes.
FX Artist at Rollickin'
May 1, 2021 - September 27, 2025
Execute FX tasks and deliver shots for the animation feature film. Create realistic effects with Particles, Fluid, RBD and Pyro simulations in Houdini. Generate Cloth and Hair simulations in Maya. Assist with lighting and shading of scenes in collaboration with other teams.
Video Editor at Tecture Limited
September 1, 2017 - September 27, 2025
In-house animator responsible for motion graphics for title sequences, plus animations and info graphics for advertisements; occasionally shot video at events, talks and interviews.
Motion Graphic Designer at Filmages
March 1, 2017 - September 27, 2025
Assist in motion graphic designs for promos for clients including Disneyland Hong Kong, La Rose Noire and Peninsula Hotel; also worked as a camera assistant in event promos.
CFX Artist at Jellyfish Pictures
May 1, 2023 - July 1, 2024
Mid-level CFX artist for The Twits; created cloth and hair setups for secondary characters; QC’d and fixed issues on primary character setups inside Solaris in Houdini; ran shot work with simulations and sculpt fixes; optimised scenes for a streamlined workflow.
Tech Anim Artist at MPC Film
August 1, 2021 - February 1, 2023
Tech Anim team member; set up fat, cloth and fur on hero-creatures; environment dynamics for plants and fantasy props; occasionally contributed to FX and Crowd setups; developed and designed tools for complex creature deformations and improved pipeline workflows.
FX Artist at Rollickin'
May 1, 2019 - May 1, 2021
FX tasks and shot delivery for an animation feature film; created realistic effects with Particles, Fluid, RBD and Pyro in Houdini; generated Cloth and Hair simulations in Maya; assisted with lighting and shading.
Motion Graphic Designer at Filmages
November 1, 2016 - March 1, 2017
Assisted in motion graphic designs for promos for various clients including Disneyland Hong Kong, La Rose Noire and Peninsula Hotel; also worked as a camera assistant for event promos.
Designer at HKIES Overseas Education Centre
January 1, 2016 - June 1, 2016
In-house designer creating promotional materials such as brochures, booklets, posters and web banners for the website and social media.
Motion Graphic Designer at Prime English Learning Centre
September 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Developed motion graphic promos for English courses; promos sometimes included live footage and subtitles.

Education

MA in Digital Effects (Merit) at Bournemouth University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
MA in Digital Effects (Merit) at Bournemouth University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Creative Media (Second Honour) at City University of Hong Kong
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Higher Diploma in Multimedia Design & Technology at Hong Kong Polytechnic University
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013

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