Technical Services Director
OLLYSalary not specified
Effects Technical Director - ILM London at The Walt Disney Company
London, England, United Kingdom
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Visual Effects, Film, AnimationIndustries
Requirements
- 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
- 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
- Provide a demo reel that showcases creative and technical skills
- Ability to work hybrid (minimum 2 days on-site per week at a Company designated location in London, United Kingdom)
Responsibilities
- 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
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the work arrangement for this role?
This role is hybrid, requiring employees to work a minimum of 2 days on-site per week at a company designated location in London, United Kingdom, and occasionally from home.
What salary information is provided for this position?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What key skills and experience are required for this Effects Technical Director role?
Candidates need experience as an effects technical director in feature film, animation, or episodic TV, a good understanding of most aspects of Houdini and the VFX pipeline, Linux proficiency, and strong technical problem-solving abilities paired with a keen creative eye.
What is the company culture like at ILM for this role?
ILM fosters a fast-paced, collaborative environment where artists thrive with great technical and problem-solving abilities, a keen creative eye, proactive communication, and an inclusive, encouraging approach to the creative process.
What should I include in my application for this position?
Provide a demo reel that showcases your creative and technical skills, highlighting experience with effects simulations in Houdini for feature films, animation, or episodic VFX.
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