Junior Effects Technical Director (project Hire) - Ilm San Francisco

Disney Streaming

San Francisco, CA, USA
Base: $67,900 to $86,900 py; bonus/equity: bonus +...
Houdini simulation experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
0-2 years industry experience
Junior FX TDs will work as part of a team under an FX Lead to perform basic FX shotwork involving simulation, rendering, and compositing

Job Summary

  • Junior FX TDs will work as part of a team under an FX Lead to perform basic FX shotwork involving simulation, rendering, and compositing.
  • The role requires collaborating with production and artists across other departments to solve problems and communicate shot status effectively.
  • Candidates must possess a demo reel and have experience using existing setups while adapting them to specific shots.

Matching Summary

Junior FX TDs will work as part of a team under an FX Lead to perform basic FX shotwork involving simulation, rendering, and compositing.

Salary

Base: $67,900 to $86,900 per year; Bonus/Equity: Bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided; Benefits: Full range of medical, financial, and other benefits included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Houdini simulation experience
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • 0-2 years industry experience
  • Demo reel submission required
  • Strong communication skills

Nice-to-have

  • Nuke compositing software knowledge
  • Linux operating system familiarity
  • Python and Houdini Vex scripting
  • Feature film or TV background
  • Basic physics of simulation understanding

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in computer graphics
  • 0-2 years professional experience
  • Required demo reel portfolio
  • Proficiency in Houdini software

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