Job ID Location London, United Kingdom Business Industrial Light & Magic Date posted Oct. 02, 2025
Job Summary:
Position Summary
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 2 days on-site per week at a Company designated location, and occasionally from home.
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