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FX Technical Director

2 months ago

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Framestore Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled FX Technical Director to join our team at Framestore. As a key member of our visual effects department, you will be responsible for creating stunning simulations and effects for our clients.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and implement particle, rigid-body, fluid, cloth, fur, and hair simulations or animations
  • Apply lighting and shaders to produce the final rendered image or pass the simulation on to a Lighting Technical Director
  • Utilize commercial and proprietary FX tools, including Maya, Houdini, and Naiad
  • Collaborate with other departments to ensure shots are delivered to the highest possible standard
  • Work with the team to determine design solutions needed to create the effects
  • Design and create images, elements, effects, pipelines, tools, and techniques
  • Develop solutions involving a more procedural approach to create the required effects
  • Produce reviewable composites of all FX elements for a shot, and sometimes final renders
Requirements
  • Excellent knowledge of Houdini and/or Maya
  • Thorough understanding of FX simulation and procedural animation techniques and technologies
  • Previous experience producing effects such as smoke, fire, clouds, water, steam, and explosions, as well as simulation techniques for rigid-bodies, cloth, and hair
  • Good understanding of animation and an eye for motion
  • Working knowledge of Renderman or Arnold
  • Good understanding of the entire visual effects process
  • Familiarity with pipeline issues, especially working between multiple packages
  • Working knowledge of at least one compositing application (e.g. Nuke) and a solid understanding of the compositing process
  • Strong Vex, hscript, and/or Mel scripting skills
About Framestore

Framestore is a multi-Oscar-winning creative studio that has worked with some of the greatest storytellers in film today. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and celebrate diversity. We aim to encourage and support all of our current and future employees to achieve their potential.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. To apply, please submit your resume and portfolio to recruiters@ with the subject line: [Job Title - City].