FX Technical Director

Job Description

Qualifications & Skills:

• Excellent knowledge of Houdini and the use of fluids, cloth, particles and/or rbd’s;
• A thorough understanding of simulation techniques and technologies relating to effects;
• A good working knowledge of Mantra and/or Arnold;
• Excellent general knowledge of Houdini. (Pyro, RBD, Flip, Vellum…);
• Good understanding of the lighting and compositing process;
• Good understanding of the other departments (modeling, animation, rigging…);
• Experience in team management is essential;
• Excellent problem solving skills;
• Experience in CFX (clothing and hair simulation) and crowd simulation an asset;
• Experience with Python an asset;
• Previous film industry experience essential.