Effects Technical Director - ILM London

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Job ID 10094343 Location London, United Kingdom Business Industrial Light & Magic Date posted Jun. 28, 2024

Job Summary:

Position Summary

We are looking for an Effects Technical Director who reflects the innovative spirit, creative talent, production excellence, collaborative mindset and passion for great filmmaking that define ILM

The Effects TD is responsible for generating effects elements, procedural animation and dynamic simulations for feature film and episodic visual effects. They are often responsible for lighting and rendering their work and should be able to composite their renders for internal review.

What You’ll Do:

Design and create procedural systems, RBD, fluid, and particle simulations.
Wrangle and set up simulations for large, effects-driven shots.
Write and hack procedural surface shaders and volumetric shaders.
Perform basic keyframe animation.
Swiftly learn new techniques and efficiently debug nearly any issue.
Coach and mentor junior artists in new techniques and efficiencies.

What We’re Looking For:

Proven production experience in feature film / episodic TV with effects simulation work.
High level of competency in computer science, engineering or computer graphics or equivalent work experience.
Solid compositing ability, working knowledge of Nuke.
Excellent problem-solving skills, able to debug simulations and setups with proficiency.

Required Skills

Ability to work with competency, energy and enthusiasm within a team environment with minimal supervision to complete a shot or task.
Exhibits excellent listening and communication skills, able to receive direction.
Excellent presentation and communication skills in dailies by clearly and briefly outlining what has been accomplished and what next should be addressed in the shot.
Engages in the creative process collaboratively, receiving all final decisions with a positive and supportive attitude.
Demonstrates an excellent aesthetic eye, anticipating potential problems and using knowledge of how to use the tools to achieve the desired look.
Effective problem-solving skills and takes the initiative to offer ideas and suggestions.
Prioritises tasks and manages time effectively.

Preferred Skills

Linux and scripting ability in Python.
Experience in Katana and PRman.

Technical Skills

Advanced experience with Houdini and Nuke.
Rendering experience with Mantra/Karma.
Able to script in Vex/Vops.

This role is Hybrid, which means the employee will be required to work a minimum of 2 days on-site per week at a Company designated location, and occasionally from home.

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About Industrial Light & Magic:

Founded in 1975 by George Lucas, ILM is the leading effects facility in the world, serving the motion picture, commercial production, and attraction industries. ILM has created visual effects for over 325 feature films and has played a key role in seven of the top 10 worldwide box-office hits of all time and has contributed to 25 of the top 50. ILM has set the standard for visual effects, creating some of the most stunning images in the history of film. At the forefront of the digital revolution, the company continues to break new ground in visual effects, VR, AR, and Immersive Cinema.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with ILM (UK) Ltd., which is part of a business we call Industrial Light & Magic.

ILM (UK) Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney 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.

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