Senior Effects Technical Director Ilm
Industrial Light & Magic
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Job Summary:
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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