Effects Technical Director -Evergreen

Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), founded by George Lucas in 1975, is seeking an Effects Technical Director for their Mumbai studio. As the youngest of all ILM studios, the Mumbai location combines 40+ years of ILM expertise with top regional talent. The role involves creating visual effects for feature films, focusing on FX animation, simulation, and particle systems.

The ideal candidate will join a global team that shares tools and workflows across six studios, enabling seamless collaboration on all projects. You'll be responsible for generating FX animation, procedural simulation, dynamic simulation, particle and fluid systems for feature film visual effects. Additionally, you'll handle lighting, rendering and moderate-level compositing of complex shots under supervisor guidance.

This position offers the opportunity to work on groundbreaking visual effects at a company that has contributed to 25 of the top 50 worldwide box-office hits and continues to push boundaries in VR, AR, and Immersive Cinema. You'll be part of The Walt Disney Company's larger entertainment ecosystem, working with one of the most prestigious visual effects studios in the industry.

The role requires strong technical skills combined with artistic vision, including experience with industry-standard software like Maya, Houdini, or 3DS Max. You'll need to demonstrate excellent communication skills, strong teamwork, and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining high-quality output. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced professionals looking to contribute to world-class visual effects projects while working with cutting-edge technology and creative teams.