FX Animation Director

3 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Industrial Light & Magic Full time
Senior Effects Technical Director Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Effects Technical Director to join our team at Industrial Light & Magic. As a key member of our visual effects team, you will be responsible for generating FX animation, procedural simulation, dynamic simulation, particle and fluid systems for feature film visual effects.

About the Role

The successful candidate will operate independently to generate complex shots with guidance from supervisors. This includes lighting, rendering, and moderate-level compositing. Responsibilities will include design and creation of FX animation, procedural simulation, dynamic simulation, particle and fluid systems, as well as communication of shot status to supervisors and Production.

  • 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 i.e. comp and rendering teams
  • Presents shot work in dailies; attends dailies and other department meetings
  • Mentors junior effects artists
  • Data management of shots including clean up
  • Special projects as needed
Requirements

To be considered for this role, you will need:

  • At least 5 years relevant professional VFX experience and a college level diploma in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography; OR at least 7 years relevant professional VFX experience in lieu of education
  • Excellent aesthetic eye
  • 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
Compensation Package

The estimated salary for this position is $120,000-$150,000 per year, depending on experience. In addition to your base salary, you will also receive benefits such as health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.

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