Senior Effects Technical Director (Dev) for Feature Animation – ILM Vancouver

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Position Summary

The Senior Effects TD operates independently to generate a wide range of FX elements that match the aesthetics of the project. Utilizing Houdini to create highly realistic dynamic simulations and heavily stylized procedural setups for feature animation and visual effects projects. The Senior Effects TD also completes lighting, rendering, and moderate‑level compositing of complex shots with guidance from supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Design and create FX animation, procedural simulation, dynamic simulation, particle, and fluid systems.
• Light complex/multiple elements; communicate status of shots to supervisors and production.
• Provide accurate time estimates for shot work.
• Hand off elements to other departments such as comp and rendering teams.
• Present shot work in dailies; attend dailies and other...