Senior Effects Technical Director - Sydney, Australia - Artaux

Description

The Senior Effects TD operates independently to generate FX animation, procedural simulation, dynamic simulation, particle and fluid systems for feature film visual effects. 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

Hand off elements to other departments i.e. comp and rendering teams

Present shot work in dailies; attend dailies and other department meetings

Mentor junior effects artists

Data management of shots including clean up

Special projects as needed

What We're Looking For

At least 5 years relevant professional VFX experience and at least a college level diploma in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography, or related field; OR at least 7 years relevant professional VFX experience in lieu of education.

Demonstrates an excellent aesthetic eye

Exhibits strong teamwork and interdisciplinary thinking

Strong communication and follow-through

Ability to work under pressure and deadlines

Experience with either Maya, 3DS Max, Houdini, or similar software

Basic understanding of the physics of simulation

Linux and scripting ability in Python

Advanced simulation experience with either Houdini, Maya, 3DS Max or other software, and the ability to write expressions