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Types of FX TD Jobs We Cover

We curate FX technical director roles across film, animation, and games.

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FX TD

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Effects Artist

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Simulation TD

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Houdini FX Artist

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Real-Time VFX Artist

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Volumetrics TD

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Pipeline TD

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Senior FX TD

Studios Hiring FX TDs

We pull FX TD jobs from studios worldwide, including:

Rodeo FX
DNEG
Cloud Imperium Games
Ubisoft
Riot Games
Keywords Studios
Eyeline
Voodoo
+ Many More

FX TD Salary Ranges (2026)

What you can expect to earn as an FX TD in 2026.

Junior VFX Artist
$55K - $80K
Mid-Level VFX Artist
$65K - $88K
Senior VFX Artist
$118K - $165K
Lead VFX Artist
$138K - $205K

*Based on ArtBlast's VFX Artist pay bands. There is no dedicated FX TD band, so the closest tracked discipline is shown. US market data; varies by location, studio size, and experience.

Skills Employers Look For

What you need to land an FX TD job in 2026.

🖥️ Software

  • Houdini
  • Nuke
  • Maya
  • Unreal Engine
  • Katana

🎯 Craft

  • Simulation and dynamics
  • Particles and volumes
  • Destruction and fluids
  • Effects look development
  • Compositing awareness

🎮 Technical Skills

  • VEX and Python
  • Procedural setups and HDAs
  • Pipeline and tool building
  • Solver optimization
  • Real-time VFX (Niagara)

💡 Soft Skills

  • Working to a brief
  • Problem solving
  • Fast iteration
  • Time management
  • Cross-department collaboration

FX TD Jobs FAQ

How do I find FX TD jobs?
ArtBlast curates FX TD jobs daily from studios worldwide. Subscribe to get 10-60+ opportunities every morning with direct apply links.
What is the average FX TD salary?
Using ArtBlast VFX Artist bands, junior FX artists earn $55K-$80K and mid-level $65K-$88K, while senior FX TDs earn $118K-$165K in the US. Lead roles range from $138K to $205K depending on studio and location.
What does an FX TD do?
An FX TD, or effects technical director, builds simulations and effects such as fire, water, smoke, and destruction, usually in Houdini, and often develops tools and procedural setups for the effects pipeline.
What software do FX TDs use?
Houdini is the core tool, paired with Nuke for compositing, Maya for scene work, and Unreal or Niagara for real-time effects.
Are there remote FX TD jobs?
Yes. Many VFX and games studios hire remote and hybrid FX TDs. ArtBlast includes work model info on every listing so you can filter by remote, hybrid, or on-site.

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