Effects Technical Director

• 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 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 Entry Level FX artists

• 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

• Linux and scripting ability in Python
• Advanced simulation experience with either Houdini, Maya, 3DS Max or other software, and the ability to write expressions

A full range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits, may be offered dependent on the level and position offered