FX Technical Directors create a variety of natural and abstract phenomena for feature film effects.

Lead FX artists will be expected to carry out the following responsibilities;

• Manage and lead a team of FX TDs to supply the FX elements for film projects.

• Lead the standard of effects work by example, always demonstrating an expert standard of skill.

• Work with production teams to ensure that the bidding and scheduling of fx work is accurate.

• Have a good understanding of key shots on a show, and the potential creative and technical challenges to be resolved and advise appropriately.

• Where necessary take artistic responsibility for producing ‘hero’ shots, and creating effect templates and tools for the team to use.

• Assign appropriate tasks to Senior, Mid and Junior team members, showing a strong understanding of their abilities and the project workflow and timing

• Be a key contact for production and supervisors ensuring clear communication as to creative challenges and solutions and delays to scheduling

• Maintain a good relationship with all other departments and address any issues promptly

• Train, share knowledge and take responsibility for the progression of more junior members of the team

• Provide regular feedback and quality control for the work

• Work with HOD to review workflow and tools in conjunction with leads from multiple shows.

• Advise HOD of any advances made on a project for integration into other shows

• Report any specific show issues that affect effects to HOD and DM

• Set a high level of professionalism for the team, displaying calmness, integrity and positivity

• Guide artists in team on how best to present work

• Give feedback to team on submissions and help guide comments in daily sessions.

• Highlight any low/high effects crewing issues to HOD and DM

• Support recruitment for the department when required.

Desirable Skills:

• Shader writing skills

• Lighting and Rendering skills

• C++ code writing skills

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