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Vancouver Effects Technical Director Role

Student-Friendly Entry-Level
Company

The Walt Disney Company

Location

vancouver, Canada

Posted

May 31, 2026

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About This Opportunity

Join ILM as a Senior Effects Technical Director in Vancouver and make your mark in feature film visual effects. Experience a hybrid work setup while utilizing core skills in procedural and dynamic simulations.

In this role, you will independently create FX animations, manage lighting for complex shots, and collaborate with various departments. With at least 5 years in the VFX field, your artistic vision and mentoring abilities will play a pivotal role in elevating the team. Knowledge of the production pipeline is essential for success.

Key Responsibilities:
• Generate procedural simulations and dynamic effects
• Light and render shots while updating supervisors on progress
• Estimate timelines accurately for shot production
• Handoff elements effectively to compositing teams
• Attend dailies and contribute to team discussions

Requirements:
• 5+ years of relevant VFX experience or 7+ years in lieu of education