Vancouver Senior FX TD for Animation Projects
The Walt Disney Company • vancouver, bc • Posted June 27, 2026
About the Role
Submit your credentials for an anticipated role as a Senior Effects Technical Director in Vancouver, specializing in 2D and 3D development within feature animation. This hybrid position offers a chance to innovate using Houdini.
In this future opening, you will create various FX elements, combining dynamic simulations with traditional techniques to support animation goals. The role emphasizes your ability to work under pressure and mentor junior artists. You'll also play a critical part in enhancing visual quality through your production experience.
Key Responsibilities: • Design and create dynamic FX animations • Present shot work during departmental dailies • Oversee data management of shots • Mentor junior artists and contribute creatively • Develop both stylized and photoreal looks in projects
Requirements: • 5-7 years of relevant experience in VFX • Strong portfolio demonstrating 2D FX fluency • Excellent grasp of Houdini and scripting with Python • Prod...
In this future opening, you will create various FX elements, combining dynamic simulations with traditional techniques to support animation goals. The role emphasizes your ability to work under pressure and mentor junior artists. You'll also play a critical part in enhancing visual quality through your production experience.
Key Responsibilities: • Design and create dynamic FX animations • Present shot work during departmental dailies • Oversee data management of shots • Mentor junior artists and contribute creatively • Develop both stylized and photoreal looks in projects
Requirements: • 5-7 years of relevant experience in VFX • Strong portfolio demonstrating 2D FX fluency • Excellent grasp of Houdini and scripting with Python • Prod...