Senior Effects Technical Director

3 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Industrial Light & Magic Full time

Job Summary:

Industrial Light & Magic is seeking a highly skilled Senior Effects Technical Director to join our team. As a key member of our visual effects department, you will be responsible for creating complex simulations, procedural setups, and crafting particle and fluid systems for feature films and episodic visual effects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop procedural systems, including RBD, fluid, cloth, and particle simulations.
  • Set up and wrangle simulations for enormous effects-driven visual effects shots.
  • Solve complex technical problems and debug simulation and rendering issues.
  • Render and light effects elements for use in final composites.
  • Create and modify surface and volumetric shaders.
  • Pick up new techniques quickly and with ease.
  • Continuously raise the benchmark in terms of quality and efficiency.
  • Mentor and coach other artists.

Requirements:

  • Extensive experience as a senior effects technical director in feature films and/or episodic TV.
  • Ability to work with proficiency, energy, and passion within a team environment.
  • Engages in the creative process with an inclusive and encouraging approach.
  • Demonstrates an excellent aesthetic eye and has the technical know-how to achieve a desired look.
  • Shows exceptional problem-solving abilities and proactively contributes ideas and suggestions.
  • Expert-level knowledge of most aspects within Houdini.
  • Experience and interest in contributing to talent development in the effects department.
  • Linux and scripting proficiency.
  • Please provide a demo reel that showcases your experience and technical skills.

This role is Hybrid, which means the employee will be required to work a minimum of 2 days on-site per week at a Company designated location, and occasionally from home.

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