Senior Effects Technical Director

• Design and create FX animation, procedural simulation, dynamic simulation, particle and fluid systems
• Light complex/multiple elements
• communicates status of shots to supervisors and Production
• Provide accurate time estimates for shotwork
• Hand off elements to other departments i.e. comp and rendering teams
• Present shot work in dailies
• attend dailies and other department meetings
• Mentor junior effects artists
• Data management of shots including clean up
• Special projects as needed

• 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
• Experience with either Maya, 3DS Max, Houdini, or similar software
• Basic 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

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