Effects Technical Director
Disney
Effects Technical Director
Job Description
Job Summary:
Position Summary
The youngest of all of the ILM studios, the Mumbai studio leverages the expertise and technological know-how developed over 40 years at Industrial Light & Magic combined with the top artists and technicians in the region. Knowledge and culture flow freely between the company’s six studios and the global team shares tools and workflow allowing for seamless collaboration on all shared projects.
As we grow ILM Mumbai, we are seeking an Effects TD who generates FX animation, procedural simulation, dynamic simulation, particle and fluid systems for feature film visual effects. They also complete 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; communicate status of shots to supervisors and Production
Provide accurate time estimates for shotwork
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 three years of relevant professional VFX experience and at least a college level diploma or higher in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography, or related field; OR at least five years of relevant professional VFX experience in lieu of education.
Demonstrates an excellent aesthetic eye
Exhibits strong teamwork and interdisciplinary thinking
Production pipeline experience
Strong communication and follow-through
Ability to work under pressure and deadlines
Experience with either Maya, 3DS Max, Houdini, or similar software
Basic knowledge of the physics of simulation
Nice to have:
Linux and scripting ability in Python
Advanced simulation experience with either Houdini, Maya, 3DS Max or other software, and the ability to write expressions.
This position is with Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC, which is part of a business segment we call Industrial Light & Magic. Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.
#JoinILM
About Industrial Light & Magic:
Founded in 1975 by George Lucas, ILM is the leading effects facility in the world, serving the motion picture, commercial production, and attraction industries. ILM has created visual effects for over 325 feature films and has played a key role in seven of the top 10 worldwide box-office hits of all time and has contributed to 25 of the top 50. ILM has set the standard for visual effects, creating some of the most stunning images in the history of film. At the forefront of the digital revolution, the company continues to break new ground in visual effects, VR, AR, and Immersive Cinema.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Lucasfilm Visual Effects (India) Private Limited, which is part of a business we call Industrial Light & Magic.
Having technical issues? View the FAQs for help.
Locations
- Location Mumbai, India, India
Salary
60,000 - 120,000 USD / yearly
Source: ai estimated
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Strong teamwork and interdisciplinary thinkingintermediate
- Strong communication and follow-throughintermediate
- Ability to work under pressure and deadlinesintermediate
- Experience with either Maya, 3DS Max, Houdini, or similar softwareintermediate
- Basic knowledge of the physics of simulationintermediate
Required Qualifications
- At least three years of relevant professional VFX experience (experience)
- At least a college level diploma or higher in computer graphics, fine arts, design, photography, or related field (experience)
- At least five years of relevant professional VFX experience in lieu of education (experience)
- Demonstrates an excellent aesthetic eye (experience)
- Production pipeline experience (experience)
Preferred Qualifications
- Linux and scripting ability in Python (experience)
- Advanced simulation experience with either Houdini, Maya, 3DS Max or other software (experience)
- Ability to write expressions (experience)
Responsibilities
- Design and create FX animation, procedural simulation, dynamic simulation, particle and fluid systems
- Light complex/multiple elements; communicate status of shots to supervisors and Production
- Provide accurate time estimates for shotwork
- Hand off elements to other departments i.e. comp and rendering teams
- Present shot work in dailies; attend dailies and other department meetings
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Effects Technical Director
Disney
Effects Technical Director
Job Description
Job Summary:
Position Summary
The youngest of all of the ILM studios, the Mumbai studio leverages the expertise and technological know-how developed over 40 years at Industrial Light & Magic combined with the top artists and technicians in the region. Knowledge and culture flow freely between the company’s six studios and the global team shares tools and workflow allowing for seamless collaboration on all shared projects.
As we grow ILM Mumbai, we are seeking an Effects TD who generates FX animation, procedural simulation, dynamic simulation, particle and fluid systems for feature film visual effects. They also complete 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; communicate status of shots to supervisors and Production
Provide accurate time estimates for shotwork
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 three years of relevant professional VFX experience and at least a college level diploma or higher in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography, or related field; OR at least five years of relevant professional VFX experience in lieu of education.
Demonstrates an excellent aesthetic eye
Exhibits strong teamwork and interdisciplinary thinking
Production pipeline experience
Strong communication and follow-through
Ability to work under pressure and deadlines
Experience with either Maya, 3DS Max, Houdini, or similar software
Basic knowledge of the physics of simulation
Nice to have:
Linux and scripting ability in Python
Advanced simulation experience with either Houdini, Maya, 3DS Max or other software, and the ability to write expressions.
This position is with Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC, which is part of a business segment we call Industrial Light & Magic. Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.
#JoinILM
About Industrial Light & Magic:
Founded in 1975 by George Lucas, ILM is the leading effects facility in the world, serving the motion picture, commercial production, and attraction industries. ILM has created visual effects for over 325 feature films and has played a key role in seven of the top 10 worldwide box-office hits of all time and has contributed to 25 of the top 50. ILM has set the standard for visual effects, creating some of the most stunning images in the history of film. At the forefront of the digital revolution, the company continues to break new ground in visual effects, VR, AR, and Immersive Cinema.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Lucasfilm Visual Effects (India) Private Limited, which is part of a business we call Industrial Light & Magic.
Having technical issues? View the FAQs for help.
Locations
- Location Mumbai, India, India
Salary
60,000 - 120,000 USD / yearly
Source: ai estimated
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Strong teamwork and interdisciplinary thinkingintermediate
- Strong communication and follow-throughintermediate
- Ability to work under pressure and deadlinesintermediate
- Experience with either Maya, 3DS Max, Houdini, or similar softwareintermediate
- Basic knowledge of the physics of simulationintermediate
Required Qualifications
- At least three years of relevant professional VFX experience (experience)
- At least a college level diploma or higher in computer graphics, fine arts, design, photography, or related field (experience)
- At least five years of relevant professional VFX experience in lieu of education (experience)
- Demonstrates an excellent aesthetic eye (experience)
- Production pipeline experience (experience)
Preferred Qualifications
- Linux and scripting ability in Python (experience)
- Advanced simulation experience with either Houdini, Maya, 3DS Max or other software (experience)
- Ability to write expressions (experience)
Responsibilities
- Design and create FX animation, procedural simulation, dynamic simulation, particle and fluid systems
- Light complex/multiple elements; communicate status of shots to supervisors and Production
- Provide accurate time estimates for shotwork
- Hand off elements to other departments i.e. comp and rendering teams
- Present shot work in dailies; attend dailies and other department meetings
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