FX TD - Mid/Senior
Core
Creating CG renditions of naturalistic physical or magical phenomena (particles, fluids, cloth, fur, hair) for high-end films.
Role type
Senior FX Technical Director (IC)
Builds
Final rendered images and reviewable composites of FX elements for film shots.
Domain
Film & Episodic Visual Effects
Required skills
FX simulation (particles, rigid-body, fluid, cloth, fur, hair), procedural animation, lighting and shaders, Maya, Houdini, VFX pipeline management, compositing (Nuke), shot delivery
Preferred skills
Python/Vex/Mel scripting, Naiad/Realflow, Arnold rendering, C/C++ programming, Houdini HDK/Maya API, Unix shell scripting
Responsibilities
Create particle, rigid-body, fluid, cloth, fur and/or hair simulations; Apply lighting and shaders to produce final rendered images; Work in partnership with other departments to ensure shots are delivered to the highest possible standard; Design solutions involving a more procedural approach to create effects; Produce reviewable composites of all FX elements for a shot.
Seniority
Mid/Senior, hands-on IC
