Senior Effects Technical Director

1 Week ago • 5-7 Years

Job Summary

Job Description

The Senior Effects TD independently generates FX animation, procedural simulation, dynamic simulation, particle and fluid systems for feature film visual effects. Responsibilities include lighting, rendering, and moderate compositing of complex shots. Key tasks involve designing and creating FX, lighting complex elements, communicating shot status, providing time estimates, handing off elements to other departments, presenting shot work in dailies, mentoring junior artists, and data management. Experience with Maya, 3DS Max, Houdini, or similar software, basic understanding of simulation physics, Linux, Python scripting, and advanced simulation experience are required.
Must have:
  • 5+ years VFX experience or 7+ years without education
  • Excellent aesthetic eye
  • Strong teamwork and interdisciplinary thinking
  • Production pipeline experience
  • Strong communication
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Maya, 3DS Max, Houdini, or similar software experience
  • Basic simulation physics understanding
  • Linux and Python scripting
  • Advanced simulation experience
Good to have:
  • Ability to write expressions
Perks:
  • Diversity, inclusion, and belonging integral to company
  • Encourage application even if not meeting every criterion

Job Details

Job Posting Title:

Senior Effects Technical Director

Req ID:

10126463

Job Description:

The Senior Effects TD operates independently to generate FX animation, procedural simulation, dynamic simulation, particle and fluid systems for feature film visual effects. The Senior Effects TD also completes lighting, rendering and moderate-level compositing of complex shots with guidance from their supervisors.

What You'll Do

  • 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

What We're Looking For

  • 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

JoinILM

At Lucasfilm/ILM we believe that diversity, inclusion and belonging are integral to our company. We are at our best when our people at all levels reflect the vast life experiences of our audiences, and we thrive when ideas and decisions from all are valued and represented. If you are passionate about the role, but don't fit every criteria of the posting, we encourage you to still apply. We want to hear your story.

Job Posting Segment:

ILM Sydney

Job Posting Primary Business:

ILM Sydney

Primary Job Posting Category:

Effects, Effects Design

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Sydney, Australia

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2025-07-11

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