Effects Technical Director - ILM London Apply Now Apply Later Job ID Location London, United Kingdom Business Industrial Light & Magic Date posted 6月. 17, 2025 Job Summary: Position Summary At ILM, FX Technical Directors are tasked with creating simulations, procedural animation, and rendering photorealistic effects elements for feature film, animation and episodic visual effects. We seek an artist … quality and efficiency. What we're looking for: Experience as an effects technical director in feature film, animation and/or episodic TV, or other relevant experience in VFX, games or animation. Ability to work with proficiency, energy, and passion within a team environment. A proactive communicator. Engages in the creative process with an inclusive and encouraging approach. Demonstrates … a great eye for aesthetics. Shows interest and skill in solving technical and creative problems. Good understanding of most aspects of Houdini and the VFX pipeline. Linux proficiency. Please provide a demo reel that showcases your creative and technical skills. This role is Hybrid, which means the employee will be required to work a minimum of 2 days on-site More ❯
a good understanding of USD and the Houdini Solaris pipeline. We will ask you to be creative, analytical and efficient in achieving the creative vision of our clients and VFX supervisors You should be keen to learn and share knowledge, playing your part in the team to produce great work in a positive environment. We want you to pay attention … partnership with other departments to ensure that shots are delivered to the highest possible standard PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential: Previous experience working in a feature film or high end episodic VFX pipeline Strong knowledge of Houdini, Maya, Blender, Mari, Substance Painter, Arnold and Nuke Proven experience with Modeling, UV layout, texturing, layout, lighting, rendering. Strong understanding of the entire VFX process … to deliver under pressure and be proactive with good organisational and communication skills Desirable, but not essential: Experience with volumetric rendering for clouds and atmosphere Previous experience with Linux VFX scripting (mel, python, vex, etc) An understanding of cutting edge technology in the field such as photogrammetry and photo based 3D reconstruction More ❯
How Story Drives Everything We Do Step Inside Our World of Stories to Learn More About Us at ILM Founded in 1975 by George Lucas, ILM is the leading effects facility in the world, serving the motion picture, commercial production, and attraction industries. ILM has created visualeffects for over 325 feature films and has played a … role in seven of the top 10 worldwide box-office hits of all time and has contributed to 25 of the top 50. ILM has set the standard for visualeffects, creating some of the most stunning images in the history of film. At the forefront of the digital revolution, the company continues to break new ground in … visualeffects, VR, AR, and Immersive Cinema. About The Walt Disney Company: The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name More ❯
across the complete filmmaking process to help design, plan and create beautiful images, we focus on finding innovative creative solutions to support their vision and set new standards for visualeffects in cinema. Framestore combines talent and technology to bring life to everything we create. Driven by creativity and inspired by the future, we set out every day … for high end visualeffects films. The Facial Riggers work closely with Modellers and Animators to develop and refine rigs that meet the specific requirements of a VFX pipeline. What you'll do Prototype, implement and refine facial controls and deformation rigs Troubleshoot and fix rig issues, collect artistic feedback and fine tune face rig behaviour Become a … creating believable CG characters and the requisite attention to detail Experience with scripting (i.e. Python) and the ability to follow strict coding standards Analytical and artistic skills, creativity and visual problem solving Team work, communication and time management skills The ability to write technical documentation and present your work (wiki, screen capture etc.) Strong interest in comparative anatomy You More ❯
work within a fully English development team Experience with C# outside of the Unity environment Knowledge of iOS and Android SDKs Experience with game development Experience with GPU Shaders & Visualeffects Experience with debugging applications and analyzing production crashes Full-time Unity developer, working on development and implemention of game features in the Unity engine using C#. Annual … a fully English development team Favorable skills Experience with C# outside of the Unity environment Knowledge of iOS and Android SDKs Experience with game development Experience with GPU Shaders & Visualeffects Experience with debugging applications and analyzing production crashes Understanding of CI pipelines Knowledge of the Japanese language Location Preferred: UK (London) or Japan (Tokyo) Application Please apply More ❯
adapt code to specific requirements. Proven experience at effectively implementing existing tools and techniques into wider custom pipelines and workflows. Comfortable managing large training datasets. Deep understanding of the effects captioning, curating and enhancing them has on the trained model. Comfortable tweaking model tuning hyperparameters, with an understanding of the effects these have on the trained model. Experience … group. Nice to Have Prior role in a research or RnD-focused environment. Professional background either as a creative or a developer in a visual field such as VFX, visual arts, or avisually-driven tech company. More ❯
combining specialized industry expertise with excellence in engineering. We are a rapidly growing technology services firm that cater to some of Hollywood's most notable movie studios, gaming companies, visualeffects houses, and advertising firms. Our vision is to expand GPL's presence globally, building an elite team of technology specialists focused on empowering creatives to achieve their … verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical users. Desired Experience Prior on-site support experience in film, television, animation, or VFX studios. Experience supporting studio production workflows, storage systems, and media applications. Exposure to scripting or automation to streamline support tasks. Knowledge of helpdesk best practices and ITIL processes. High attention … some of the world's most creative people translate that inspiration into the next big blockbuster, then it's time to join GPL Technologies. GPL Technologies is helping studios, VFX companies, post-production facilities, creators, artists and producers become more effective - faster, less expensive, more collaborative, with fewer headaches, and with more productivity anywhere in the world. Most of the More ❯
for a Technical Animation Assets Coordinator who will provide technical media asset support throughout the Studio team. With a strong understanding of animation assets, audio, video, and GFX/VFX, they will play a critical role in ensuring all content meets the technical requirements for delivery to streaming platforms and exhibitors worldwide. This is a demanding and fast-paced role More ❯
commercial or academic experience in 3D modelling, animation, simulation, and rendering using tools such as Blender, Maxon Cinema 4D, Redshift/Octane, Adobe Substance 3D collection, or Adobe After Effects This company values exceptional academics and is looking for at least AAB at A Level and a first-class degree (or a high 2.1 if from a Russell Group … Develop assets based on 2D sketches, CAD drawings, and creative briefs Collaborate with marketing, product, and engineering teams to ensure visuals meet brand and technical standards Maintain a consistent visual style across all outputs Manage multiple design projects simultaneously from concept to delivery Stay up to date with the latest tools, trends, and techniques in 3D design and animation … Keywords 3D Designer/3D Animator/Motion Graphics Designer/3D Visualiser/CAD Designer/Digital Artist/CGI Artist/Animation Specialist/3D Modeller/VFX Artist/Blender/Maxon Cinema 4D/Redshift/Octane/Adobe Substance 3D/After Effects/Fusion 360/CAD/Photoshop/Illustrator/InDesign More ❯
What You'll Do: Troubleshooting and dynamic problem solving for layout, animation,lighting, and post-production workflows. Image/Media handling, including conversion, manipulation, quality control, and playback for visual reviews. Render troubleshooting and queue management. Data management, including monitoring/cleanup of disk space usage, file transfer, and quality assurance. Communication between artists, production, and technical groups for … interact with diverse personalities. Strong time management skills; Ability to multi-task and prioritize. Proven ability to work autonomously and in team settings. Highly motivated. Career focus for animation, visualeffects, or games industries. This role is Hybrid, which means the employee will be required to work a minimum of 2 days on-site per week at a More ❯
Knowledge of WebGL, Canvas API, or other graphics programming technologies. Familiarity with big data technologies (Kafka, Spark, Hadoop) and data engineering practices. Background in computer graphics, media processing, or VFX pipeline development. Experience with performance profiling, system monitoring, and observability tools. Understanding of network protocols, security best practices, and compliance requirements. Open-source contributions or technical writing experience. Entrepreneurial mindset More ❯
and leadership to creative companies by combining specialized industryexpertisewith excellence in engineering.Weare a rapidly growing technology services firm thatcater tosome of Hollywood's most notable movie studios, gaming companies, visualeffects houses, and advertising firms.Our vision is to expand GPL's presence globally, building an elite force of technology specialists focused on empowering creatives to achieve new heights. More ❯
content globally and creating some of the world's best sporting coverage. Our facilities include four broadcast studios, fifty edit suites and a multitude of radio, podcast, dubbing and VFX facilities, with specialisms in remote production and carbon reduction thanks to our Green to Screen initiative. Whether it's live coverage, archive, highlights, social media, branded content or feature films … production and live operations facilities. It houses 4 HD broadcast television studios, 9 production galleries, 3 dubbing suites, 50 edit destinations, 3 radio studios, an award-winning 3D Graphics & VisualEffects team, and one of the largest data centres built specifically for digital media and broadcast in recent times. We are looking for a dynamic Director of Projects More ❯
content globally and creating some of the world's best sporting coverage. Our facilities include four broadcast studios, fifty edit suites and a multitude of radio, podcast, dubbing and VFX facilities, with specialisms in remote production and carbon reduction thanks to our Green to Screen initiative. Whether it's live coverage, archive, highlights, social media, branded content or feature films … production and live operations facilities. It houses 4 HD broadcast television studios, 9 production galleries, 3 dubbing suites, 50 edit destinations, 3 radio studios, an award-winning 3D Graphics & VisualEffects team, and one of the largest data centres built specifically for digital media and broadcast in recent times. We are looking for a highly skilled Operations Delivery More ❯
with 2-3 days initially with potential for extension based on project needs. What You'll Do Create and animate 3D characters for VR experiences Develop shaders, materials, and visualeffects optimized for Quest Build custom Unity tools and workflows Collaborate closely with the development team Optimize content for real-time VR performance Work across the full 3D More ❯
content globally and creating some of the world's best sporting coverage. Our facilities include four broadcast studios, fifty edit suites, and a multitude of radio, podcast, dubbing, and VFX facilities, with specialisms in remote production and carbon reduction through our Green to Screen initiative. We cover live coverage, archive, highlights, social media, branded content, and feature films, providing audiences More ❯
than just watching on a screen. Our PresenZ format enables six degrees of freedom, allowing movement and perspective change within pre-recorded content, providing immersive experiences without cybersickness and visual quality comparable to Hollywood blockbusters. Join us in building the future of movies. Responsibilities Overview/Responsibilities We are looking for an AI engineer specializing in 3D model reconstruction … from videos and volumetric representation of 3D scenes for XR displays. You will work with a team of experienced developers and engineers in 3D, VisualEffects, and VR/XR. Responsibilities include: Conceptualize, design, train, and deploy AI systems in the fields of 3D object reconstruction from images Real-time volumetric image display through optimization of graphics primitives More ❯
technologies. Workflow Support: Help develop and refine hybrid pipelines that combine modern technologies with traditional video, animation, and post-production processes. Creative-Technical Integration: Partner with designers, editors, and VFX artists to translate creative ideas into technically feasible solutions that enhance storytelling and visual impact. Tool Customization & Automation: Create scripts, templates, and lightweight tools to improve efficiency, consistency, and … knowledge of 3D tools (e.g., Blender, Cinema 4D, Maya) and render engines (e.g., Redshift, Octane, Unreal Engine). Strong skills in video editing and motion design software (e.g., After Effects, Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve). Experience with real-time engines (Unreal Engine or Unity) for prototyping or content creation. Basic scripting/programming proficiency (Python, JavaScript, or similar) for More ❯
technologies. Workflow Support: Help develop and refine hybrid pipelines that combine modern technologies with traditional video, animation, and post-production processes. Creative-Technical Integration: Partner with designers, editors, and VFX artists to translate creative ideas into technically feasible solutions that enhance storytelling and visual impact. Tool Customization & Automation: Create scripts, templates, and lightweight tools to improve efficiency, consistency, and … knowledge of 3D tools (e.g., Blender, Cinema 4D, Maya) and render engines (e.g., Redshift, Octane, Unreal Engine). Strong skills in video editing and motion design software (e.g., After Effects, Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve). Experience with real-time engines (Unreal Engine or Unity) for prototyping or content creation. Basic scripting/programming proficiency (Python, JavaScript, or similar) for More ❯
technologies. Workflow Support: Help develop and refine hybrid pipelines that combine modern technologies with traditional video, animation, and post-production processes. Creative-Technical Integration: Partner with designers, editors, and VFX artists to translate creative ideas into technically feasible solutions that enhance storytelling and visual impact. Tool Customization & Automation: Create scripts, templates, and lightweight tools to improve efficiency, consistency, and … knowledge of 3D tools (e.g., Blender, Cinema 4D, Maya) and render engines (e.g., Redshift, Octane, Unreal Engine). Strong skills in video editing and motion design software (e.g., After Effects, Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve). Experience with real-time engines (Unreal Engine or Unity) for prototyping or content creation. Basic scripting/programming proficiency (Python, JavaScript, or similar) for More ❯
technologies. Workflow Support: Help develop and refine hybrid pipelines that combine modern technologies with traditional video, animation, and post-production processes. Creative-Technical Integration: Partner with designers, editors, and VFX artists to translate creative ideas into technically feasible solutions that enhance storytelling and visual impact. Tool Customization & Automation: Create scripts, templates, and lightweight tools to improve efficiency, consistency, and … knowledge of 3D tools (e.g., Blender, Cinema 4D, Maya) and render engines (e.g., Redshift, Octane, Unreal Engine). Strong skills in video editing and motion design software (e.g., After Effects, Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve). Experience with real-time engines (Unreal Engine or Unity) for prototyping or content creation. Basic scripting/programming proficiency (Python, JavaScript, or similar) for More ❯
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technologies. Workflow Support: Help develop and refine hybrid pipelines that combine modern technologies with traditional video, animation, and post-production processes. Creative-Technical Integration: Partner with designers, editors, and VFX artists to translate creative ideas into technically feasible solutions that enhance storytelling and visual impact. Tool Customization & Automation: Create scripts, templates, and lightweight tools to improve efficiency, consistency, and … knowledge of 3D tools (e.g., Blender, Cinema 4D, Maya) and render engines (e.g., Redshift, Octane, Unreal Engine). Strong skills in video editing and motion design software (e.g., After Effects, Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve). Experience with real-time engines (Unreal Engine or Unity) for prototyping or content creation. Basic scripting/programming proficiency (Python, JavaScript, or similar) for More ❯
early-stage, creative decisions that can then guide their entire production. We have over a hundred creatives, technologists and producers working across concept art, previsualisation, virtual production, in-camera VFX, techvis and postvis. Framestore combines talent and technology to bring life to everything we create. Driven by creativity and inspired by the future, we set out every day to reframe … management skills. Understanding of best practices to deliver optimised performance. A passion for creating believable CG characters and the requisite attention to detail. Analytical and artistic skills, creativity and visual problem solving. You might also have Experience with body or facial motion capture systems: rig hookups, offset rigs, re-targeting etc. Familiarity with bug tracking software ( Jira, Redmine, etc More ❯
life. By becoming our Experienced Technical Artist, we will give you the chance to be the bridge between teams and be a key player in making our games the visual and immersive experience that the talented artists and programmers want it to be. As a Technical Artist you will enjoy collaborating and working closely with our art, design and … programming teams to ensure that art elements are optimised for performance. This role will also give you the opportunity to take the lead on improving art pipelines and overall visual quality and help us to keep Assets/Content within memory budget and performance guidelines. You will have the ability to drive, refine and document tech art best practices … creation: Extensive experience creating shaders using Unity’s Shader Graph and HLSL, delivering visually striking effects optimized for XR. Skilled at balancing aesthetic quality with strict performance constraints. VFX expertise: Experience with Unity’s particle systems and real-time VFX, producing impactful visuals while maintaining runtime performance. C# skills: Comfortable with C# scripting to integrate technical art solutions and More ❯
life. By becoming our Experienced Technical Artist, we will give you the chance to be the bridge between teams and be a key player in making our games the visual and immersive experience that the talented artists and programmers want it to be. As a Technical Artist you will enjoy collaborating and working closely with our art, design and … programming teams to ensure that art elements are optimised for performance. This role will also give you the opportunity to take the lead on improving art pipelines and overall visual quality and help us to keep Assets/Content within memory budget and performance guidelines. You will have the ability to drive, refine and document tech art best practices … creation: Extensive experience creating shaders using Unity’s Shader Graph and HLSL, delivering visually striking effects optimized for XR. Skilled at balancing aesthetic quality with strict performance constraints. VFX expertise: Experience with Unity’s particle systems and real-time VFX, producing impactful visuals while maintaining runtime performance. C# skills: Comfortable with C# scripting to integrate technical art solutions and More ❯