Effects Technical Director

1 Month ago • All levels

Job Summary

Job Description

As an Effects Technical Director at ILM London, you will be responsible for creating simulations, procedural animation, and rendering photorealistic effects elements for feature films, animation, and episodic visual effects. This role involves creating detailed effects using RBD, fluid, cloth, and particle simulations, setting up elements for large-scale effects-driven shots, solving technical problems, and rendering/lighting effects elements. You will be working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, continuously striving to deliver work of the highest quality. The role requires a combination of technical skills and a creative eye. The candidate should be proactive, inclusive, and encouraging in their approach to the creative process.
Must have:
  • Experience as an effects technical director.
  • Ability to work proficiently within a team.
  • Proactive communication skills.
  • Demonstrated eye for aesthetics.
  • Problem-solving skills.
  • Good understanding of Houdini and VFX pipeline.
  • Linux proficiency.

Job Details

Job Posting Title: Effects Technical Director - ILM London Req ID: 10124670 Job Description:

Position Summary

At ILM, FX Technical Directors are tasked with creating simulations, procedural animation, and rendering photorealistic effects elements for feature film, animation and episodic visual effects.

We seek an artist with great technical and problem-solving abilities, paired with a keen creative eye. The ideal person for this role thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and consistently strives to deliver work of the highest quality.

What you’ll do:

  • Create highly detailed effects layers using RBD, fluid, cloth, and particle simulations.
  • Set up and wrangle elements for large-scale effects-driven visual effects shots and animation.
  • Solve technical problems and debug simulation and rendering issues.
  • Render and light effects elements for use in final composites.
  • Pick up new techniques quickly and with ease.
  • Continuously raise the benchmark in terms of quality and efficiency.

What we’re looking for:

  • Experience as an effects technical director in feature film, animation and/or episodic TV, or other relevant experience in VFX, games or animation.
  • Ability to work with proficiency, energy, and passion within a team environment.
  • A proactive communicator.
  • Engages in the creative process with an inclusive and encouraging approach.
  • Demonstrates a great eye for aesthetics.
  • Shows interest and skill in solving technical and creative problems.
  • Good understanding of most aspects of Houdini and the VFX pipeline.
  • Linux proficiency.

Please provide a demo reel that showcases your creative and technical skills.

This role is Hybrid, which means the employee will be required to work a minimum of 2 days on-site per week at a Company designated location, and occasionally from home.

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Job Posting Segment:

ILM London

Job Posting Primary Business:

ILM London

Primary Job Posting Category:

Effects Design

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

London, United Kingdom

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2025-06-17

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