Senior Effects Technical Director Vancouver Winnipeg

Elevate your career at a top-tier Vancouver animation studio as their Senior Effects Technical Director. Showcase your artistic talent in hybrid 2D and 3D FX environments while leading creative projects.

As a key player in the team, you will generate high-quality FX elements utilizing your expertise in Houdini. This position allows you to create energetic simulations and guide junior artists in FX techniques, ensuring visual integrity. Collaboration will be crucial as you take on lighting and rendering tasks to deliver exceptional animation.

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
• Solid 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

Use your creative skill set to redefine animation effects in this hybrid role.