Job Posting Title:

• Effects Technical Director
• ILM London

Req ID:

10124670

Job Description:

Position Summary

At ILM, FX Technical Directors are tasked with creating simulations, procedural animation, and rendering photorealistic effects elements for feature film, animation and episodic visual effects.

We seek an artist with great technical and problem-solving abilities, paired with a keen creative eye. The ideal person for this role thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and consistently strives to deliver work of the highest quality.

What you’ll do:

• Create highly detailed effects layers using RBD, fluid, cloth, and particle simulations.

• Set up and wrangle elements for large-scale effects-driven visual effects shots and animation.

• Solve technical problems and debug simulation and rendering issues.

• Render and light effects elements for use in final composites.

• Pick up new techniques quickly and with ease.

• Continuously raise the benchmark in terms of quality and efficiency.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience as an effects technical director in feature film, animation and/or episodic TV, or other relevant experience in VFX, games or animation.

• Ability to work with proficiency, energy, and passion within a team environment.

• A proactive communicator.

• Engages in the creative process with an inclusive and encouraging approach.

• Demonstrates a great eye for aesthetics.

• Shows interest and skill in solving technical and creative problems.

• Good understanding of most aspects of Houdini and the VFX pipeline.

• Linux proficiency.

As part of your application please submit a demo reel, shot breakdown, or equivalent showcasing your work. A current resume is required.

This role is Hybrid, which means the employee will be encouraged to work 2 days on-site per week at a Company designated location, and occasionally from home.

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Job Posting Segment:

ILM London

Job Posting Primary Business:

ILM London

Primary Job Posting Category:

• Effects Design, Effects Design
• Studios

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

London, United Kingdom

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2025-06-17