Senior Visual Effects Director
2 weeks ago
Job Summary:
The Senior Visual Effects Director at Industrial Light & Magic oversees the creation of complex visual effects for feature films. This role involves generating FX animation, procedural simulation, dynamic simulation, particle and fluid systems, as well as lighting and rendering complex shots.
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
About Industrial Light & Magic:
Industrial Light & Magic is the leading effects facility in the world, serving the motion picture, commercial production, and attraction industries. We have created visual effects for over 325 feature films and have played a key role in seven of the top 10 worldwide box-office hits of all time.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. We proudly continue our legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family.
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