Senior Effects Technical Director/Effects Dev, Feature Animation - Expression of Interest - ILM[...]
ESPN
Full-time
Other
Location
vancouver, metro vancouver regional district, Canada
Posted
July 20, 2026
Job Description
Senior Effects Technical Director/Effects Dev, Feature Animation - Expression of Interest - ILM Vancouver
This role is considered Hybrid, which means the employee will work 2‑3 days onsite at a Company designated location and occasionally from home.
Position Summary
The Senior Effects TD operates independently to generate a wide range of FX Elements to match the aesthetics of the project. Utilizing all aspects of Houdini to create highly realistic dynamic simulation to the heavily stylized procedural setups for feature Animation and visual effects projects.
The Senior Effects TD also completes lighting, rendering and moderate‑level compositing of complex shots with guidance from their supervisors.
What You’ll Do
- Design and create FX animation, procedural simulation, dynamic simulation, particle and fluid systems
- Light complex/multiple elements; communicates status of shots to supervisors and Production