Senior Effects Technical Director at ILM Vancouver

Elevate feature animation at ILM Vancouver as a Senior Effects Technical Director. This hybrid role blends advanced FX work with mentorship, leveraging Houdini for stunning visual storytelling.
The Senior Effects TD operates independently to create a variety of FX elements that align with project aesthetics. With a minimum of five years in VFX, your skills will include dynamic simulation, lighting, and moderate compositing. You will also foster junior talent while managing data and presenting work during dailies.
Key Responsibilities:
• Design and create FX animation and simulations
• Light and manage multiple complex shot elements
• Provide accurate time estimates for shot delivery
• Mentor junior effects artists and present in dailies
• Develop stylized FX setups with Houdini
Requirements:
• 5+ years professional VFX experience or 7+ years in lieu of education
• Expert level in Houdini and basic Nuke experience
• Strong grasp of visual storytelling an...