Senior Effects Technical Director/Effects Dev, Feature Animation - Expression of Interest at Industrial Light & Magic – Canada

This role is considered Hybrid, which means the employee will work 2-3 days onsite at a Company designated location and occasionally from home. This posting is an opportunity to submit your resume for future consideration; this is not a role that is open at this time. We anticipate this role may be open in the future, but we are not actively hiring for the position. If you would like to be considered for this potential role, please submit your resume. If the role becomes available, you may receive an email or call from a recruiter. 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 systemsLight complex/multiple elements; communicates status of shots to supervisors and ProductionProvide accurate time estimates for shotworkHand off elements to other departments i.e. comp and rendering teamsPresent shot work in dailies; attend dailies and other department meetingsMentor junior effects artistsData management of shots including clean upDevelop novel approaches for Complex / Stylized FX SetupsStylized and Photoreal Look development in Mantra / Karma 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 eyeExhibits strong teamwork and interdisciplinary thinkingProduction pipeline experienceStrong communication and follow-throughAbility to work under pressure and deadlinesExpert Level experience with HoudiniAbility to quickly pickup knowledge in other DCC / tools Skilled in, or eager to master various animation techniques including; procedural animation, keyframing and simulations such as rigid bodies, soft bodies, fluids, particle dynamics etc.Strong grasp of visual story telling, animation and film making fundamentals, specifically timing, light, colour composition, silhouette, appeal etc.Basic Nuke ExperienceGood knowledge of physics and natural phenomenaLinux and scripting ability in Python As part of your application please submit a demo reel, shot breakdown, or equivalent showcasing your work. A current resume is required. JoinILM The hiring range for this position in Vancouver is C$126,700 to C$154,600 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits, may be offered dependent on the level and position offered.