Lead FX TD

Framestore; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading visual effects studio in London seeks an FX Technical Director (FX TD) to manage a team and create visual effects for film projects. Responsibilities include leading FX work, ensuring accurate bidding and scheduling, and utilizing Houdini to produce stunning visual effects. Candidates should have strong scripting skills, experience in a film pipeline, and knowledge of compositing applications. This role offers a contract position in a creative and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• An excellent knowledge of Houdini.
• Strong experience in scripting languages like Python, Mel, Vex, Hscript.
• Good understanding of media aesthetics like image composition.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a team of FX TDs for film projects.
• Work with production teams for bidding and scheduling of FX work.
• Create simulations for natural and unnatural phenomena.

Skills

Houdini

FX simulation

Communication skills

Scripting (Python, Mel, Vex, Hscript)

Compositing application knowledge (e.g., Nuke)

Media aesthetics

Tools

Renderman

Arnold

Other render packages

Job description

Job description

A multi-Oscar-winning creative studio we have worked with some of the greatest storytellers in film today. Collaborating with directors and producers across the complete filmmaking process to help design plan and create beautiful images we focus on finding innovative creative solutions to support their vision and set new standards for visual effects in cinema.

Who We Are

Framestore combines talent and technology to bring life to everything we create whether in film TV advertising or immersive experiences. Driven by creativity and inspired by the future we set out daily to reframe the possible.

Responsibilities

Manage and lead a team of FX TDs to supply the FX elements for film projects.

Work with production teams to ensure that the bidding and scheduling of FX work is accurate.

Create natural (and unnatural) phenomena utilising simulations in particles rigid-bodies fluids etc. and other procedural or stochastic systems.

Facilitate look-development using lighting. shading and compositing to produce a final renderable image.

Use a variety of commercial and proprietary FX tools to produce FX elements.

Work in partnership with other departments to ensure that the design and execution of setups and shots is delivered to the highest possible standard.

Job requirements

Essential Skills

• An excellent knowledge of Houdini
• A thorough understanding of the techniques and technologies relating to FX simulation and procedural animation
• Previous experience producing effects such as smoke fire clouds water steam and explosions in addition to simulation techniques for rigid-bodies finite elements PBD etc.
• A good understanding of media aesthetics - e.g. image composition detail animation and timing etc.
• A working knowledge of Renderman or Arnold
• Experience within a film pipeline environment
• Strong collaboration and communication skills within a team environment
• A working knowledge of at least one compositing application (e.g. Nuke) and a solid understanding of the compositing process
• Strong experience in scripting e.g. Python Mel Vex Hscript etc.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with other render packages
• Programming skills with C / C along with knowledge of the Houdini HDK
• Unix shell scripting

Our Commitment

Framestore is proud to employ extraordinary talent across all genders races nationalities religions ages abilities and sexual preferences. We aim to encourage and support all of our current and future employees to achieve their potential. No job applicant will receive less favourable treatment on any basis when applying for a career with us.

Application Process

To apply please complete the linked application form or submit your resume and portfolio to with the subject line : FX TD - London.

On-site

• London United Kingdom

Film

Employment Type : Contract

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1