Lead Effects Technical Director - ILM London

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Lead Effects Technical Director - ILM London

At ILM, Lead Effects Technical Directors are primarily responsible for leading a team of Effects Artists on a show. They work as hands‑on collaborators alongside the Effects, CG, and VFX supervisors to ensure all effects work meets ILM’s standards.

The ideal candidate possesses a strong ability to manage and inspire a team, balancing the pursuit of creative excellence with the practical demands of timely delivery.

What you’ll do:

  • Oversee the effects work on a show or sequence.
  • Spearhead the creative and technical development of effects setups and tools.
  • Provide clear, constructive, and consistent creative and technical feedback to artists at both shot and sequence levels.
  • Partner with other disciplines to develop cross‑department solutions and improvements.
  • Establish benchmarks for excellence within the team, driving continuous improvements in artistic quality, technical efficiency, and overall output speed.
  • Collaborate with production to accurately bid, schedule, and assign shot work to the team.
  • Proactively participate in production meetings to ensure clear and effective communication.
  • Taking ownership of the more complex setups and shots.

What we’re looking for:

  • Considerable or significant proven experience as a lead effects artist in multiple high‑end feature film or episodic VFX projects.
  • A constructive communicator who can effectively deliver feedback and engage in discussions with artists and supervisors.
  • Excellent problem‑solving skills, with the ability to balance creative output and efficiency.
  • Expert‑level knowledge of Houdini and a deep understanding of the computer graphics pipeline.
  • Proficiency with Linux and scripting.
  • Demonstrated experience mentoring and developing artists.

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

This role is Hybrid, which means the employee will be required to work a minimum of 1 day on‑site per week at a Company designated location, and occasionally from home.

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Location:
Greater London
Salary:
£100,000 - £125,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Other

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