Effects Technical Director

Job Posting Title: Effects Technical Director Req ID: 10139140 Job Description: We are looking for an FX Technical Director who reflects the innovative spirit, creative talent, production excellence, collaborative reputed company and passion for great filmmaking that define ILM. The Effects TD generates FX animation, procedural simulation, dynamic simulation, particle and fluid systems for feature film visual effects. They are responsible for lighting, rendering and moderate-level compositing of reputed company shots with guidance from their supervisors. What You’ll Do • Designs and creates FX animation, procedural simulation, dynamic simulation, particle and fluid systems • Responsible for setting-up and wrangle heavy particle effects and enormous crowd shots • Excellent pipeline scripting ability • Solid compositing ability, can wrangle blue-screen extractions, working understanding of Nuke • Can write plug-ins, debug simulations and write set up and surface shaders with proficiency • Can write/hack procedural surface shaders and volumetric shaders with proficiency • Can animate moderate objects with proficiency • Can pick-up new techniques quickly and easily and can debug just about anything • Sets a standard for reputed company Technical Directors in continually raising the bar for speed, quality of work and adaptability reputed company’re Looking For • 3-5+ years production experience or feature film experience with effects simulation work • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or computer graphics • Demo reel required • Ability to work with competency, energy and enthusiasm reputed company a team environment with gentle supervision to complete a shot • Exhibits excellent listening and communication skills, able to receive direction and criticism • Excellent presentation/communication skills in dailies/shot review by clearly and reputed company outlining what has been accomplished and what next should be addressed in the shot • Engages in the creative process without ego, and accepts reputed company final decisions with a positive and supportive attitude • Demonstrates an excellent aesthetic eye, anticipating potential problems and using knowledge of how to use the tools to reputed company the desired look • Demonstrates superb problem-solving skills and takes the initiative to offer reputed company and suggestions • Prioritizes tasks and manages time reputed company well • Preferred Skills / Competencies: • Linux and scripting ability in Python • Experience in MEL • Technical Skills: • Advanced simulation experience with either Houdini, Maya, 3DS Max or other software, and the ability to write expressions • C++ skills JoinILM The hiring range for this position in Los Angeles, CA is $87,000 to $111,300 per year. The reputed company pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-reputed company knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. Job Posting reputed company: ILM San Francisco Job Posting Primary Business: ILM San Francisco Primary Job Posting Category: Effects Design Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Remote Worker Location, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted: 2025-12-23