Effects Technical Director
3 hours ago
Effects Technical Director - Expression of Interest This role is considered Hybrid, which means the employee will work 2-3 days onsite at a Company designated location and occasionally from home. This posting is an opportunity to submit your resume for future consideration; this is not a role that is open at this time. We anticipate this role may be open in the future, but we are not actively hiring for the position. If you would like to be considered for this potential role, please submit your resume. If the role becomes available, you may receive an email or call from a recruiter. Position Summary The Effects TD generates FX animation, procedural simulation, dynamic simulation, particle and fluid systems for feature film visual effects. They also complete lighting, rendering and moderate-level compositing of complex shots with mentorship from their supervisors. ILM strives to be an inclusive environment, and the FX team embraces promising individuals with a variety backgrounds and experiences. What You’ll Do Comprehend and execute direction from Effects Supervisor and VFX Supervisor. Design and build FX animation, procedural simulation, dynamic simulation, particle and fluid systems. Apply simple lighting and composition techniques to present work in context. Hand off elements to other departments i.e. comp and rendering teams. Data management of shots. Responsible for helping optimize production workflows, including managing renders, downstream data and cleanup. Provide accurate time estimates for shotwork. Maintain or exceed a consistent level of productivity while meeting deadlines and producing high quality. Participate as a team member in achieving various aesthetic solutions; provides feedback to other members of the production by attending dailies on a regular basis. May be responsible for acting as a “mentor” to Entry Level FX artists. What We’re Looking For At least three years of relevant professional VFX experience and at least a college level diploma or higher in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography, or related field; OR at least five 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. Ability and interest to learn new proprietary tools. Good knowledge of the physics of simulation. Nice to have Linux and scripting ability in Python. Advanced simulation experience with either Houdini, Maya, 3DS Max or other software, and the ability to write expressions. As part of your application please submit a demo reel, shot breakdown, or equivalent showcasing your work. A current resume is required. JoinILM The hiring range for this position in Vancouver is C$100,200 to C$122,200 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits, may be offered dependent on the level and position offered. #J-18808-Ljbffr
-
Effects Technical Director
3 hours ago
Vancouver, Canada The Walt Disney Company Full timeA leading global entertainment company is looking for an Effects Technical Director for future opportunities. This hybrid role involves creating FX animations and simulations for films, working under the guidance of supervisors. Candidates should have substantial VFX experience, strong teamwork skills, and proficiency in major software like Maya or Houdini....
-
Effects Technical Director
3 hours ago
Vancouver, Canada The Walt Disney Company Full timeEffects Technical Director - Expression of Interest Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10140734 Location Vancouver, Canada Business Industrial Light & Magic Date postedJan. 15, 2026 Job Summary: This role is considered Hybrid, which means the employee will work 2-3 days onsite at a Company designated location and occasionally from home. This posting is an...
-
Senior Effects Technical Director
3 hours ago
Vancouver, Canada Disney Full timeSenior Effects Technical Director - Expression of Interest This role is considered Hybrid, which means the employee will work 2-3 days onsite at a Company designated location and occasionally from home. This posting is an opportunity to submit your resume for future consideration; this is not a role that is open at this time. We anticipate this role may be...
-
Senior Effects Technical Director
3 hours ago
Vancouver, Canada The Walt Disney Company (Germany) GmbH Full timeSenior Effects Technical Director - Expression of Interest This role is considered Hybrid, which means the employee will work 2-3 days onsite at a company designated location and occasionally from home. This posting is an opportunity to submit your resume for future consideration; this is not a role that is open at this time. We anticipate this role may be...
-
Effects Technical Director
7 hours ago
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Lucasfilm Full timeThis role is considered Hybrid, which means the employee will work 2-3 days onsite at a Company designated location and occasionally from home.This posting is an opportunity to submit your resume for future consideration; this is not a role that is open at this time. We anticipate this role may be open in the future, but we are not actively hiring for the...
-
Senior Effects Technical Director
3 hours ago
Vancouver, Canada The Walt Disney Company Full timeSenior Effects Technical Director - Expression of Interest Job ID: 10140733 | Location: Vancouver, Canada | Business: Industrial Light & Magic | Date posted: Jan. 15, 2026 Apply Now Apply Later Job Summary This role is considered Hybrid, which means the employee will work 2-3 days onsite at a Company designated location and occasionally from home. This...
-
Technical Director
1 week ago
Vancouver, Canada Electronic Arts Full timeTechnical Director Role Overview **We Are EA** And we make games - how cool is that? We entertain millions of people across the globe with the most amazing and immersive interactive software in the industry. But making games is challenging work. That's why we employ the most creative, passionate people in the industry. *** The Data & Analytics (DnA)...
-
Senior Effects Technical Director
7 hours ago
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Lucasfilm Full timeThis role is considered Hybrid, which means the employee will work 2-3 days onsite at a Company designated location and occasionally from home.This posting is an opportunity to submit your resume for future consideration; this is not a role that is open at this time. We anticipate this role may be open in the future, but we are not actively hiring for the...
-
Technical Director
1 week ago
Vancouver, Canada ScalePad Full timeWe're Hiring! We're looking for brilliant thinkers to join our #Rocketeers. If you've ever wondered what it's like to work in a place where people enjoy their work and where talent is more important than the title, then keep reading. What is ScalePad? ScalePad is a market-leading software-as-a-service (SaaS) company with headquarters in Vancouver,...
-
Effects Technical Director
3 hours ago
Vancouver, Canada The Walt Disney Company Full timeThis role is Hybrid, which means the employee will work 2-3 days onsite at a Company designated location and occasionally from home.This posting is an opportunity to submit your resume for future consideration; this is not a role that is open at this time. We anticipate this role may be open in the future, but we are not actively hiring for the position. If...
