Senior Effects Technical Director - ILM Vancouver

Job Posting Title:

Senior Effects Technical Director - ILM Vancouver

Req ID:

10140733

Job Description:

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; communicates status of shots to supervisors and Production

• Provide accurate time estimates for shotwork

• 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 artists

• Data management of shots including clean up

• Special projects as needed

What We're Looking For

• At least 5 years relevant professional VFX experience and at least a college level diploma in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography, or related field; OR at least 7 years relevant professional VFX experience in lieu of education.

• Demonstrates an excellent aesthetic eye

• Exhibits strong teamwork and interdisciplinary thinking

• Production pipeline experience

• Strong communication and follow-through

• Ability to work under pressure and deadlines

• Experience with either Maya, 3DS Max, Houdini, or similar software

• Basic understanding of the physics of simulation

• Linux and scripting ability in Python

• Advanced simulation experience with either Houdini, Maya, 3DS Max or other software, and the ability to write expressions

As part of your application please submit a demo reel, shot breakdown, or equivalent showcasing your work. A current resume is required.

JoinILM

The hiring range for this position in Vancouver is C$126,700 to C$154,600 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. 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 full range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits, may be offered dependent on the level and position offered.

Job Posting Segment:

ILM Vancouver

Job Posting Primary Business:

ILM Vancouver

Primary Job Posting Category:

Effects Design

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-01-15