Senior Effects TD — Shape Groundbreaking Visuals in London

The Walt Disney Company; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company, ILM London, is seeking aSenior Effects Technical Director to shape advanced procedural setups, simulations, and particle systems for high-end films and series. You will translate vague briefs into visually compelling options and establish robust pipelines for the team.

You will build comprehensive FX systems, optimize rendering workflows, and mentor artists, while collaborating closely with FX Supervisors to drive high-quality, efficient results on demanding sequences.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Senior Effects Technical Director in feature films and/or episodic TV.
• Demonstrates strong problem-solving abilities and proactively contributes ideas.
• Advanced proficiency in Houdini and strong rendering/shading knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Translate briefs into multiple visual directions and develop look-dev tests and comps.
• Design and build comprehensive procedural FX systems (RBD, fluids, cloth, particles).
• Set up and wrangle simulations for large-scale shots with consistent results across sequences.
• Establish baseline rendering workflows and shaders to reduce render times and ensure visual consistency across the team.
• Collaborate with FX Supervisors and Leads, document handovers, and mentor artists at all levels.

Skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Linux scripting

Prototyping & troubleshooting

Aesthetic sense

Tools

Houdini

Job description

The Walt Disney Company, ILM London, is seeking aSenior Effects Technical Director to shape advanced procedural setups, simulations, and particle systems for high-end films and series. You will translate vague briefs into visually compelling options and establish robust pipelines for the team.

You will build comprehensive FX systems, optimize rendering workflows, and mentor artists, while collaborating closely with FX Supervisors to drive high-quality, efficient results on demanding sequences.