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Senior Effects Technical Director - Expression of Interest - ILM Vancouver

Student-Friendly Entry-Level
Company

Industrial Light & Magic

Location

vancouver, Canada

Posted

June 05, 2026

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About This Opportunity

This role is considered Hybrid, which means the employee will work 2-3 days onsite at a Company designated location and occasionally from home.

Position Summary

The Senior Effects TD operates independently to generate FX animation, procedural simulation, dynamic simulation, particle and fluid systems for feature film visual effects. The Senior Effects TD also completes lighting, rendering and moderate-level compositing of complex shots with guidance from their supervisors.

What You'll Do

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