FX Technical Director
Framestore
Melbourne, VIThis is a Full Time Job
About the role
As an FX TD at Framestore, you'll be tasked with creating CG renditions of naturalistic physical or magical phenomena. You'll bring to life the wonder of visual effects in high-end films.
What you'll do:
• Create particle, rigid-body, fluid, cloth, fur and/or hair simulations or animations
• Apply lighting and shaders to produce the final rendered image or passing the simulation on to a Lighting Technical Director
• Use a variety of commercial and proprietary FX tools including Maya, Houdini
• Work in partnership with other departments to ensure that shots are delivered to the highest possible standard
• Work within the team to determine the various design solutions needed to create the effects
• Design and create images, elements, effects, pipelines, tools and techniques
• Design solutions involving a more procedural approach in order to create the effects required
• Produce reviewable composites of all FX elements for a shot. Sometimes FX TDs will be expected to produce final renders too
Essential Skills
• Degree Qualification or at least 5 years work experience to substitute
• Additional 2 years work experience in a similar role
• Experience working on a VFX pipeline
• A solid knowledge of Maya and Houdini (or experience in other simulation software)
• An understanding of the techniques and technologies relating to FX simulation and procedural animation
• Previous experience producing effects such as magic, smoke, fire, clouds, water, steam and explosions in addition to simulation techniques for rigid-bodies, cloth and hair
• A good understanding of animation and an eye for motion
• A good understanding of the entire visual effects process
• A familiarity with pipeline issues, especially working between multiple packages
• A working knowledge of at least one compositing application (e.g. Nuke) and a solid understanding of the compositing process
Desirable Skills:
• Python and/or Vex, Mel scripting skill
• Knowledge in other simulation packages such as Naiad, and realflow
• Experience with Arnold or other render packages
• Programming skills with C/C++ along with knowledge of the Houdini HDK and/or Maya API
• Unix shell scripting
Additional Information
Framestore is a global leader in visual effects and creative technologies, known for its multi-Oscar-winning work in high-end films, episodic content, commercials, and immersive experiences. Collaborating with some of the greatest storytellers in film, Framestore combines talent and technology to design, plan, and create beautiful images, focusing on innovative solutions that support creative visions and set new standards for visual effects in cinema. Driven by creativity and inspired by the future, the studio is committed to employing extraordinary talent across diverse backgrounds and encouraging all employees to achieve their potential.
