Effects Technical Director (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Effects Technical Director (Gamedev): Creating simulations, procedural animation, and rendering photorealistic effects elements for feature film, animation and episodic visual effects with an accent on technical and problem-solving abilities. Focus on solving technical problems and debugging simulation and rendering issues.

Location: Hybrid, the employee will be encouraged to work 2 days on-site per week at a Company designated location, and occasionally from home. Must be based in London, United Kingdom

Salary: Not specified.

Company

ILM is the leading effects facility in the world, serving the motion picture, commercial production, and attraction industries.

What you will do

• 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.
• Continuously raise the benchmark in terms of quality and efficiency.

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.
• A proactive communicator.
• Good understanding of most aspects of Houdini and the VFX pipeline.
• Linux proficiency.

Culture & Benefits

• ILM (UK) Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer.
• Fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.