This role involves collaborating closely with the FX Supervisor to creatively solve effects challenges and develop the final shot look. Responsibilities include delivering all elements efficiently for pipeline integration, working with other TDs and artists on photo-real effects and physically accurate simulations, and prioritizing tasks with production management. The position requires creative problem-solving to achieve art direction for each shot, anticipating and troubleshooting technical and creative issues. Experience with Houdini, rigid body and particle dynamics, volume modeling, procedural geometry, and fluid dynamics are essential. Proficiency in FX techniques, workflows, and scripting languages (VEX/Python) is needed, along with knowledge of NUKE or similar compositing software.