Senior Effects Technical Director Ilm

This is a Full Time Job


Position Summary

The FX TD generates FX elements, procedural animation and dynamic simulations for feature film and episodic visual effects. They are responsible for lighting, rendering and moderate-level compositing of complex shots with guidance from their supervisors.

What you'll do
• Designs and creates procedural systems, RBD simulations, fluid simulations and particle simulations.
• Light complex/multiple creatures (hairy or furry creatures) and elements.
• Can set up/wrangle simulations for enormous FX-driven shots.
• Excellent pipeline scripting ability.
• Solid compositing ability, can wrangle blue-screen extractions, working knowledge of Nuke.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, able to debug simulations and set up surface shaders with proficiency.
• Can write/hack procedural surface shaders and volumetric shaders with proficiency.
• Can animate moderate objects with proficiency.
• Can pick up new techniques quickly and easily and can debug just about anything.
• Sets a standard for all Technical Directors in continually raising the bar for speed, quality of work and adaptability.
• Create feature film quality effects using Houdini.
• Coaching and mentoring artists in new techniques and efficiencies.

What we're looking for
• Education / Experience:
• Proven production experience in feature film / episodic TV with effects simulation work.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or computer graphics or equivalent work experience.
• Demoreel required.
• Required Skills / Competencies:
• Ability to work with competency, energy and enthusiasm within a team environment with minimal supervision to complete a shot.
• Exhibits excellent listening and communication skills, able to receive direction and criticism.
• Excellent presentation/communication skills in dailies/shot review by clearly and briefly outlining what has been accomplished and what next should be addressed in the shot.
• Engages in the creative process without ego, and accepts all final decisions with a positive and supportive attitude.
• Demonstrates an excellent aesthetic eye, anticipating potential problems and using knowledge of how to use the tools to achieve the desired look.
• Demonstrates superb problem-solving skills and takes the initiative to offer ideas and suggestions.
• Prioritizes tasks and manages time very well.
• Preferred Skills / Competencies:
• Linux and scripting ability in Python.
• Experience in Katana and PRman.
• Technical Skills:
• Advanced experience with Houdini and Nuke. Rendering experience with Mantra/Karma.
• Able to script in Vex/Vops.

The role entails a hybrid work arrangement with a minimum commitment of 2 on-site working days per week.

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