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Senior Effects Technical Director for AnimationThe Walt Disney Company • Vancouver, Metro Vancouver Regional District, Canada
Senior Effects Technical Director for Animation

Senior Effects Technical Director for Animation

The Walt Disney Company • Vancouver, Metro Vancouver Regional District, Canada
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Shape the future of feature animation as a Senior Effects Technical Director using Houdini in Vancouver. This hybrid opportunity blends creativity and technical skills in a collaborative environment. As a Senior Effects TD, you will independently design and produce FX elements, alongside expertise in lighting, rendering, and shot compositing. Your role includes mentoring junior artists and developing new techniques for stylized and photorealistic visuals. Focus on effective communication and time management to enhance project workflows throughout the production process. Key Responsibilities: • Develop FX animation and procedural systems • Light various elements and report on progress • Provide precise estimates for shot completion • Facilitate handoff of elements to other departments • Conduct presentations during dailies Requirements: • 5 years of relevant experience in VFX production • Mastery of Houdini and visual storytelling skills • Basic Nuke and Python scripting knowledge • Strong ability to work under pressure • Knowledge of physics and dynamic phenomena Bring your artistic vision and technical abilities to forge memorable visual effects in the animation industry. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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