Senior Visual Effects Technical Director

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Industrial Light & Magic Full time

Job Summary:

The Senior Effects Technical Director at Industrial Light & Magic is responsible for generating high-quality FX animation, procedural simulation, dynamic simulation, particle, and fluid systems for feature film visual effects. This role involves working independently to create complex shots with guidance from supervisors.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and create FX animation, procedural simulation, dynamic simulation, particle, and fluid systems
  • Light complex/multiple elements and communicate status of shots to supervisors and production
  • Provide accurate time estimates for shot work
  • Hand off elements to other departments, including comp and rendering teams
  • Present shot work in dailies and attend dailies and other department meetings
  • Mentor junior effects artists
  • Data management of shots, including clean up
  • Special projects as needed

Requirements:

  • At least 5 years of relevant professional VFX experience and a college-level diploma in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography, or a related field; or at least 7 years of relevant professional VFX experience in lieu of education
  • Demonstrates an excellent aesthetic eye
  • Exhibits strong teamwork and interdisciplinary thinking
  • Production pipeline experience
  • Strong communication and follow-through
  • Ability to work under pressure and deadlines
  • Experience with either Maya, 3DS Max, Houdini, or similar software
  • Basic understanding of the physics of simulation
  • Linux and scripting ability in Python
  • Advanced simulation experience with either Houdini, Maya, 3DS Max, or other software, and the ability to write expressions

At Industrial Light & Magic, we believe that diversity, inclusion, and belonging are integral to our company. We are at our best when our people at all levels reflect the vast life experiences of our audiences, and we thrive when ideas and decisions from all are valued and represented. If you are passionate about this role, we encourage you to apply.

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