Job Summary:

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, dynamic 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 professional 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 strong 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.

About Industrial Light Magic:

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 visual effects for over 325 feature films and has played a key 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 visual effects, creating some of the most stunning images in the history of film. At the forefront of the digital revolution, the company continues to break current ground in visual effects, 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 in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished. This position is with Lucasfilm Visual Effects (India) Private Limited, which is part of a business we call Industrial Light Magic.

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📌 Sr Effects Technical Director-Evergreen at DISNEY (Mumbai)
🏢 The Walt Disney
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