Senior Effects Technical Director/effects Dev, Feature Animation - Ilm Vancouver

Disney Streaming

Vancouver, BC, Canada
Base: c$126,700 to c$154,600 py; bonus/equity: not...
3d onsite
Expert level houdini experience
5+ years vfx professional experience
Procedural simulation creation
The Senior Effects TD operates independently to generate a wide range of FX elements matching project aesthetics using Houdini

Job Summary

  • The Senior Effects TD operates independently to generate a wide range of FX elements matching project aesthetics using Houdini.
  • Candidates must demonstrate at least 5 years of relevant professional VFX experience with expert-level proficiency in Houdini.
  • The position offers a hybrid work model requiring 2-3 days onsite at the ILM Vancouver location.

Matching Summary

The Senior Effects TD operates independently to generate a wide range of FX elements matching project aesthetics using Houdini.

Salary

Base: C$126,700 to C$154,600 per year; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Full range of medical, financial, and variable pay benefits offered

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Expert level Houdini experience
  • 5+ years VFX professional experience
  • Procedural simulation creation
  • Lighting and rendering complex shots
  • Python scripting in Linux environment

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring junior artists
  • Stylized look development
  • Basic Nuke compositing skills
  • Strong aesthetic eye
  • Interdisciplinary teamwork

Key Requirements

  • At least 5 years VFX experience or 7 years without degree
  • College diploma in computer graphics or related field
  • Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and deadlines

Work Rights

Not specified

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