Visual Effects Technical Director

2 weeks ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Industrial Light & Magic Full time

Company Overview:

At Industrial Light & Magic, we strive to push the boundaries of visual effects in film and television. Our team of skilled artists and technicians work together to bring imaginative stories to life.

Salary:

The estimated annual salary for this position is C$137,850, based on a 40-hour work week. The actual base pay may vary depending on internal equity, geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Job Description:

The Senior Effects TD operates independently to generate 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 guidance from their Supervisors.

Key Responsibilities:

Comprehend and execute direction from Effects Supervisor and VFX Supervisor Design and build FX animation, procedural simulation, dynamic simulation, particle and fluid systems for complex shots Apply simple lighting and composition techniques to present work in context Hand off elements to other departments, 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 work 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 more junior FX artists

Requirements:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

At least 5 years relevant professional VFX experience and at least a college-level diploma in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography, or related field; OR at least 7 years 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 Solid 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. Ability and interest to learn new proprietary tools

Benefits:

We offer a full range of medical, financial, and other variable pay or benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Ongoing Development:

We believe in ongoing learning and development, providing training and opportunities for growth within the company.



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