ILM is currently hiring Effects Technical Directors at all levels and often in multiple locations. You may not see your specific career level advertised online, through the process you and your recruiter will work together to find the right role that combines your unique experience and career goals.
We are hiring across all levels for this discipline
As we grow ILM Sydney, we are seeking an Effects Technical Director to join the team and be a part of this exciting opportunity. The Effects Technical Director generates FX animation, procedural simulation, dynamic simulation, particle and fluid systems for feature film visual effects. They are responsible for lighting, rendering and moderate-level compositing of complex shots with guidance from their supervisors.
What will you be doing?
Design and create FX animation, procedural simulation, dynamic simulation, particle and fluid systems
Set-up and wrangle heavy particle effects
Solid lighting/rendering ability and working knowledge of Nuke
Animate moderate objects with proficiency
Pick-up new technologies 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.
To be a contributing member of this team, you will have a mix of these skills:
Working knowledge of Houdini
Ability to communicate cross-discipline and provide innovative solutions to pipeline issues.
Detail oriented and strong self-sufficient troubleshooter.
Good understanding of the entire visual effects process, from shooting to modeling and texturing, animation, rendering and compositing
3-5+ years production experience or feature film experience with effects simulation work
Demo reel with breakdown required
Linux and scripting ability in Python
Expert knowledge of Houdini and proficient in VEX
Good knowledge of Mantra, including setting up and writing shaders#J-18808-Ljbffr