Job Posting Title:

Effects Technical Director ILM London - Expression of Interest

Req ID:

10068309

Job Description:

Position Summary

The Effects Technical Director generates FX animation, procedural simulation, dynamic simulation, particle and fluid systems for feature film visual effects. They are responsible for lighting, rendering and moderate-level compositing of complex shots with guidance from their supervisors.

What you’ll do

• Designs and creates FX animation, procedural simulation, dynamic simulation, particle and fluid systems.

• Light complex/multiple creatures (hairy or furry creatures) and elements.

• Can set-up and wrangle heavy particle effects and enormous crowd shots.

• Excellent pipeline scripting ability.

• Solid compositing ability, can wrangle blue-screen extractions, working knowledge of Nuke.

• Can write plug-ins, debug simulations and write set up and surface shaders with proficiency.

• Can write/hack procedural surface shaders and volumetric shaders with proficiency.

• Can animate moderate objects with proficiency.

• Can pick up new techniques quickly and easily and can debug just about anything.

• Sets a standard for all Technical Directors in continually raising the bar for speed, quality of work and adaptability.

• Create feature film quality effects using Houdini.

• Coaching and mentoring artists in new techniques and efficiencies.

What we’re looking for

• Proven production experience or feature film experience with effects simulation work.

• Experience in computer science, engineering or computer graphics or equivalent work experience.

• Demo reel required.

• Ability to work with competency, energy and enthusiasm within a team environment with minimal supervision to complete a shot.

• Exhibits excellent listening and communication skills, able to receive direction and criticism.

• Excellent presentation/communication skills in dailies/shot review by clearly and briefly outlining what has been accomplished and what next should be addressed in the shot.

• Engages in the creative process without ego, and accepts all final decisions with a positive and supportive attitude.

• Demonstrates an excellent aesthetic eye, anticipating potential problems and using knowledge of how to use the tools to achieve the desired look.

• Demonstrates superb problem-solving skills and takes the initiative to offer ideas and suggestions.

• Prioritizes tasks and manages time very well.

• Advanced simulation experience with Houdini, Maya, or other software, and the ability to write expressions.

• C++ skills.

• Linux and scripting ability in Python.

• Experience in MEL 

Join ILM

Job Posting Segment:

ILM London

Job Posting Primary Business:

ILM London

Primary Job Posting Category:

Effects

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

London, United Kingdom

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2023-10-24