Senior Effects Technical Director - Expression of Interest

Industrial Light & Magic

Full-time Vancouver, British Columbia Art and Design Workers

Posted:

February 23, 2026

Location:

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Job Description

Job Summary:
Position Summary
The Senior Effects TD operates independently to generate FX animation, procedural simulation, dynamic simulation, particle and fluid systems for feature film visual effects. The Senior Effects TD also completes lighting, rendering and moderate-level compositing of complex shots with guidance from their supervisors.
What You'll Do
Design and create FX animation, procedural simulation, dynamic simulation, particle and fluid systems
Light complex/multiple elements; communicates status of shots to supervisors and Production
Provide accurate time estimates for shotwork
Hand off elements to other departments . comp and rendering teams
Present shot work in dailies; attend dailies and other department meetings
Mentor junior effects artists
Data management of shots including clean up
Special projects as needed
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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Vancouver, Canada

Posted: February 23, 2026

Deadline: April 04, 2026