Vancouver Senior Effects Technical Director

Position: Vancouver Senior Effects Technical Director Role
Join a prestigious Vancouver animation studio as their Senior Effects Technical Director in a hybrid setting. This role allows you to demonstrate your artistic skills in both 2D and 3D FX environments.
As an integral member, you'll generate exceptional FX elements and simulations using Houdini. You'll focus on mentoring up-and-coming FX artists while designing energetic simulations and managing shot data effectively. This collaborative effort will be vital in maintaining the visual integrity of groundbreaking animation projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and create energetic simulations and FX animation

• Paint overs and conceptualize FX designs for production

• Estimate time and manage shot data efficiently

• Mentor and guide junior artists in FX techniques

• Attend department meetings and present work in dailies
Requirements:

• 5 years of relevant VFX experience or 7 years without formal education

• Strong aesthetic eye and production pipeline familiarity

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• Proficient in Houdini and procedural animation techniques

• Basic understanding of Nuke and scripting in Python
Leverage your skills and creativity to influence animation effects in this hybrid role.
#J-18808-Ljbffr