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Senior FX Technical Director

DNEG

Montréal, Quebec / Vancouver, BC On-site Contract

Posted 2026-05-21

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Job Description

SENIOR DIRECTEUR TECHNIQUE DES EFFETS / SENIOR FX TD

IMPORTANT NOTES

•This is a short-term role (4 months)
•Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada and reside in Quebec and British Columbia
•This is a unionized position and will be covered by a collective agreement between DNEG and IATSE
•As a unionized employee, you will be required to join the union and will benefit from the conditions set out in the collective agreement
•Union dues will be required once the collective agreement is in place

DESCRIPTION

FX TDs at DNEG gather a variety of 3D assets produced by our Build, Layout and Animation departments and use off the shelf software - primarily Houdini - and custom pipeline tools to create high-quality particle, pyro, rigid body, fluid, cloth, fur and hair simulations for top VFX Feature Films.

MUST HAVES

•Diploma or Certificate in VFX production
•Production showreel demonstrating photo-realistic effects such as smoke, fire, clouds, water, steam, explosions, and destruction
•Demonstrated ability to create highly complex, sophisticated effects
•An eye for detail, good sense of timing, and thorough understanding of techniques and technologies relating to physical simulation in computer graphics
•Demonstrated a strong, artistic eye
•Interest in live-action FX work
•Knowledge of Houdini
•Familiarity with pipeline issues and problem-solving
•Familiarity with Nuke, and a solid understanding of the compositing process
•Capable of working independently with minimal supervision

NICE TO HAVE

•Experience in other areas of visual effects (TV, Games) will also be taken into account
•A good Generalist TD background
•Maya, Python, Hscript or Mel knowledge
•Strong understanding of Linux/Unix based operating systems
•Demonstration of tool development, specifically in Houdini

ABOUT YOU

•Organised, proactive and a self-starter
•A team player and clear communicator, and a keenness for collaboration
•Adaptable and with a willingness to learn new skills and techniques - including proprietary software
•Calm under pressure and committed to meet production deadlines
•Excellent time management
•Willingness to learn and get feedback
•A positive, can-do attitude

ABOUT DNEG

We are DNEG, one of the world's leading visual effects and animation companies for the creation of award-winning feature film, television, and multiplatform content. We employ more than 9,000 people with worldwide offices and studios across North America (Los Angeles, Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver), Europe (London), Asia (Bangalore, Mohali, Chennai, Mumbai) and Australia (Sydney). At DNEG, we fundamentally believe that embracing our differences is a vital component of our collective success. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive work environment for our global teams, where everyone feels they matter and belong.

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