FX Technical Director

Description

Summary
The FX Technical Director works with peers and supervisors to craft novel systems, tools, techniques, and procedures to aid the execution of the current project and advance the capabilities of the facility. The role requires strong technical and communication skills, as well as a firm understanding of software design, graphics, and production work flow. The FX Technical Director should have a working knowledge of rigid body and particle dynamics, volume modeling and rendering, procedural geometry generation, fluid and gas solvers, and above all, experience utilizing this knowledge in crafting FX assets and systems.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Design and create FX assets and systems for use by shot FX Artists
- Design and create tools using a combination of custom and commercial APIs, including those applicable to Houdini and Maya, depending upon the emphasis of the specific role
- Integrate new tools into Digital Domain's existing pipeline, using a combination of Python, C++, and the aforementioned APIs
- Work with shot artists to troubleshoot and fix problems arising in the course of production
- Craft and update documentation for assets, tools, techniques and work flows generated by the FX Technical Director
- Remain informed of current technologies in the Technical Director's field(s) of expertise