Position Summary The youngest of all of the ILM studios, the Mumbai studio leverages the expertise and technological know-how developed over 40 years at Industrial Light & Magic combined with the top artists and technicians in the region. Knowledge and culture flow freely between the company’s six studios and the global team shares tools and workflow allowing for seamless collaboration on all shared projects. As we grow ILM Mumbai, we are seeking an Effects TD who generates FX animation, procedural simulation, dynamic simulation, particle and fluid systems for feature film visual effects.

They also complete lighting, rendering and moderate-level compositing of complex shots with guidance from their supervisors. What You’ll Do Design and create FX animation, procedural simulation, agile simulation, particle and fluid systems

Light complex/multiple elements; communicate status of shots to supervisors and Production

Provide accurate time estimates for shotwork

Hand off elements to other departments i.e. comp and rendering teams





Present shot work in dailies; attend dailies and other department meetings

Mentor junior/ Mids Effects artists

Data management of shots including clean up

Special projects as needed What We’re Looking For At least 7+ years of relevant qualified VFX experience and at least a college level diploma or higher in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography, or related field; OR at least five years of relevant professional VFX experience in lieu of education.

Demonstrates an excellent aesthetic eye

Exhibits solid teamwork and interdisciplinary thinking

Production pipeline experience

Strong communication and follow-through

Ability to work under pressure and deadlines

Experience with either Maya, 3DS Max, Houdini, or similar software

Basic knowledge of the physics of simulation

Nice to have

Linux and scripting ability in Python

Advanced simulation experience with either Houdini, Maya, 3DS Max or other software, and the ability to write expressions.

📌 Sr Effects Technical Director Evergreen Mumbai (India)
🏢 Industrial Light u0026 Magic
📍 India