Senior Effects Technical Director Hybrid
Location
vancouver, metro vancouver regional district
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Marketing & Media
Posted
June 14, 2026
Pursue advanced VFX projects with ILM as a Senior Effects Technical Director in a hybrid work model. Leverage expert Houdini skills to create dynamic simulations, visual effects, and mentoring opportunities.
ILM is inviting candidates with strong visual effects backgrounds to express their interest in a Senior Effects TD role. This hybrid position involves 2-3 onsite days per week, utilizing Houdini for generating realistic effects and stylized setups for feature animation. Successful candidates will also contribute to lighting, rendering, and compositing, along with mentoring junior staff.
Key Responsibilities:
• Design and create FX animation and simulations
• Light complex elements and communicate with supervision
• Provide time estimates for shot work
• Collaborate with other departments for element handoffs
• Present work in dailies and attend meetings
Requirements:
• 5-7 years of VFX experience; diploma or equivalent
• Excellent aesthetic eye and com...
ILM is inviting candidates with strong visual effects backgrounds to express their interest in a Senior Effects TD role. This hybrid position involves 2-3 onsite days per week, utilizing Houdini for generating realistic effects and stylized setups for feature animation. Successful candidates will also contribute to lighting, rendering, and compositing, along with mentoring junior staff.
Key Responsibilities:
• Design and create FX animation and simulations
• Light complex elements and communicate with supervision
• Provide time estimates for shot work
• Collaborate with other departments for element handoffs
• Present work in dailies and attend meetings
Requirements:
• 5-7 years of VFX experience; diploma or equivalent
• Excellent aesthetic eye and com...