Effects Technical Director- ( Expression of Interest)

Disney Disney · Media · Mumbai, India

This role is for an Effects Technical Director at Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) Mumbai, focusing on creating FX animation, procedural and dynamic simulations, particle, and fluid systems for feature films. Responsibilities include lighting, rendering, compositing, shot management, and mentoring junior artists. Experience with VFX software like Maya, Houdini, or 3DS Max is required, with scripting in Python and advanced simulation experience being nice-to-haves.

What you'd actually do

  1. Design and create FX animation, procedural simulation, dynamic simulation, particle and fluid systems
  2. Light complex/multiple elements; communicate status of shots to supervisors and Production
  3. Provide accurate time estimates for shotwork
  4. Hand off elements to other departments i.e. comp and rendering teams
  5. Present shot work in dailies; attend dailies and other department meetings

Skills

Required

  • Maya, 3DS Max, Houdini, or similar software
  • Basic knowledge of the physics of simulation
  • 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.
  • Strong communication and follow-through
  • Ability to work under pressure and deadlines

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.