Senior Effects Technical Director (Game Animation)

TL;DR

Senior Effects Technical Director (Game Animation): Generates a wide range of FX Elements to match the aesthetics of the project, utilizing Houdini to create realistic dynamic simulations and stylized procedural setups for feature animation and visual effects projects with an accent on lighting, rendering, and compositing complex shots. Focus on developing novel approaches for complex/stylized FX setups and stylized and photoreal look development.

Location: Hybrid, 2-3 days onsite in Vancouver, Canada

Salary: C$126,700 to C$154,600 per year

Company

hirify.global (ILM) is the leading effects facility in the world, founded in 1975 by George Lucas, serving the motion picture, commercial production, and attraction industries.

What you will do

• Design and create FX animation, procedural simulation, dynamic simulation, particle and fluid systems.
• Light complex/multiple elements and communicate status of shots to supervisors and Production.
• Provide accurate time estimates for shotwork and hand off elements to other departments.
• Present shot work in dailies and attend other department meetings.
• Mentor junior effects artists and manage data of shots including clean up.
• Develop novel approaches for Complex / Stylized FX Setups and stylized and photoreal Look development.

Requirements

• At least 5 years relevant professional VFX experience and 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.
• Expert level experience with Houdini and ability to quickly pickup knowledge in other DCC / tools.
• Skilled in various animation techniques including procedural animation, keyframing and simulations.
• Strong grasp of visual story telling, animation and film making fundamentals.
• Basic Nuke Experience and good knowledge of physics and natural phenomena.
• Linux and scripting ability in Python.

Culture & Benefits

• Full range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits, may be offered dependent on the level and position offered.