Senior Effects Technical Director (Dev) for Feature Animation - Expression of Interest - ILM Vancouver
Core
Senior Effects TD generates FX elements, procedural simulations, and dynamic systems for feature animation and VFX projects, handling lighting, rendering, and compositing.
Role type
Senior IC effects technical director (development)
Builds
FX elements, procedural simulations, dynamic systems, lighting, and rendered shots for feature animation
Domain
Film/TV VFX, stylized and photoreal look development
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> production ML models (Note: This is a VFX role, the standard list doesn't fit perfectly, but 'production ML models' is a placeholder in the prompt instructions for 'production assets'. However, the instruction says 'one of: ...'. Let's map 'production assets' to the closest or create a valid one. The prompt list is: 'production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work'. None fit VFX perfectly. I will use 'product features' as a generic placeholder for 'production assets' or 'client delivery' if it's for a client. Actually, looking at the list, 'product features' is the best fit for 'creating shots/elements'.)
Required skills
Houdini (expert), procedural animation, keyframing, rigid body/soft body/fluid/particle dynamics, Mantra/Karma rendering, Nuke (basic), Python scripting, Linux, physics knowledge, visual storytelling, timing, light/color composition, silhouette, appeal
Preferred skills
Data management, time estimation, mentoring junior artists, novel approach development
Technologies
Houdini, Mantra, Karma, Nuke, Python, Linux
Responsibilities
Design and create FX animation and procedural simulations; Light complex elements and moderate-level compositing; Present shot work in dailies; Mentor junior effects artists; Manage data and clean up shots; Provide time estimates for shotwork
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
