Senior Effects Technical Director at The Walt Disney Company

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Visual Effects, Film, EntertainmentIndustries

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Design and create FX animation, procedural simulation, dynamic simulation, particle and fluid systems for feature film visual effects
Complete lighting, rendering and moderate-level compositing of complex shots with guidance from supervisors
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
Operate independently to generate FX animation, procedural simulation, dynamic simulation, particle and fluid systems

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

HoudiniMaya3DS MaxPythonLinuxprocedural simulationdynamic simulationparticle systemsfluid systemslightingrenderingcompositing

Questions & Answers

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What is the salary for the Senior Effects Technical Director position?

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Is this role remote or does it require working in an office?

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What skills and experience are required for this role?

Candidates need at least 5 years of relevant professional VFX experience (or 7 years in lieu of education), advanced simulation experience with Houdini, Maya, 3DS Max or similar, production pipeline experience, Linux and Python scripting ability, and strong communication skills.

What is the company culture like at ILM?

ILM values diversity, inclusion, and belonging, thriving when ideas from all levels are valued and represented, with a focus on reflecting diverse life experiences.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

Strong candidates have an excellent aesthetic eye, strong teamwork and interdisciplinary thinking, ability to work under pressure and deadlines, and experience with Maya, 3DS Max, Houdini or similar—even if they don't meet every criterion, passionate applicants are encouraged to apply.