Lead- Effects Technical Director

Disney Streaming

Mumbai, India
8+ years experience in natural phenomena simulations
Proficiency with houdini software
Experience leading an fx team
The Lead FX artist is responsible for creating a wide variety of effects ensuring they satisfy the style and quality of the production

Job Summary

  • The Lead FX artist is responsible for creating a wide variety of effects ensuring they satisfy the style and quality of the production.
  • This role involves working together with R&D and software engineers to design and implement new techniques, tools, and workflows.
  • The position requires mentoring other digital artists and guiding their overall professional development while maintaining positive morale.

Matching Summary

The Lead FX artist is responsible for creating a wide variety of effects ensuring they satisfy the style and quality of the production.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years experience in natural phenomena simulations
  • Proficiency with Houdini software
  • Experience leading an FX team
  • Strong understanding of particle and volumetric systems
  • Expertise in procedural workflows and rigid body simulations

Nice-to-have

  • Scripting and programming experience beneficial
  • Ability to solve major problems independently
  • Strong artistic vision and design composition skills
  • Collaborative mindset and passion for filmmaking

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience involving simulations
  • Prior experience in team building or leading an FX team
  • Must have strong aesthetic and technical skills

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