The Effects Technical Director generates FX animation, procedural simulation, dynamic simulation, particle and fluid systems for feature film visual effects. They are responsible for lighting, rendering and moderate-level compositing of complex shots with guidance from their supervisors. **What You’ll Do** + Designs and creates FX animation, procedural simulation, dynamic simulation, particle and fluid systems + Responsible for setting-up and wrangle heavy particle effects and enormous crowd shots + Excellent pipeline scripting ability + Solid compositing ability, can wrangle blue-screen extractions, working understanding of Nuke + Can write plug-ins, debug simulations and write set up and surface shaders with proficiency + Can write/hack procedural surface shaders and volumetric shaders with proficiency + Can animate moderate objects with proficiency + Can pick-up new techniques quickly and easily and can debug just about anything + Sets a standard for all Technical Directors in continually raising the bar for speed, quality of work and adaptability **What We’re Looking For** + 3-5+ years production experience or feature film experience with effects simulation work + Demo reel required + Ability to work with competency, energy and enthusiasm within a team environment with gentle supervision to complete a shot. + Exhibits excellent listening and communication skills, able to receive direction and criticism + Excellent presentation/communication skills in dailies/shot review by clearly and briefly outlining what has been accomplished and what next should be addressed in the shot + Engages in the creative process without ego, and accepts all final decisions with a positive and supportive attitude. + Demonstrates an excellent aesthetic eye, anticipating potential problems and using knowledge of how to use the tools to achieve the desired look. + Demonstrates superb problem-solving skills and takes the initiative to offer ideas and suggestions. + Prioritizes tasks and manages time very well + Advanced simulation experience with either Houdini, Maya, 3DS Max or other software, and the ability to write expressions + C++ skills + Nice to have: + Linux and scripting ability in Python + Experience in MEL JoinILM The hiring range for Jr Effects Technical Director is $65,300 to $85,600 per year. The hiring range for Effects Technical Director is $91,800 to $120,400 per year. The hiring range for Sr Effects Technical Director is $129,000 to $169,300 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. **Job ID:** 10111509 **Location:** San Francisco,California **Job Posting Company:** Industrial Light & Magic The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.