Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Solve complex visual effects animation problems, such as, realistic fluids, fire (smoke, etc.), debris, cloth and hair
• Create photo realistic moving images using 3ds Max
• Understand the principal concepts of Voxel and SPH based Fluid simulation and have general experience in procedural FX animation
• Big pluses are experience with thinking particles, Fume FX, particle flow, and/or Havok.
• May include training in Flowline, our Sci-Tech Academy Award winning, proprietary simulation software.
• May have opportunities to mentor Jr. FX TD’s

Education, Experience, and Skills Required

• At least 3-5 years technical direction experience or examples demonstrating equivalent
• Must have completed multiple, complex FX shots on a feature VFX film.
• Education in computer science, mathematics, physics, or engineering preferred but not essential
• Excellent understanding of real world phenomena, composition, physical motion, weight, balance, texture and form
• Thorough knowledge of both 2D and 3D computer graphics techniques
• Thorough understanding of the CG pipeline
• Scripting and shading experience a plus
• Ability to problem solve and predict potential problems with assigned tasks.
• Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to multitask
• Ability to take direction positively, work well within a team and thrive under the pressure of tight deadlines