FX Technical Director Jobs
FX Technical Director jobs are open across visual effects studios, animation houses, game companies, and film production at every level from mid-level TD to department lead and supervisor, with specializations in simulation, rigid and soft-body dynamics, and fluid and pyro FX. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Job Description
Ready to take your career global?
Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for an Enterprise Sales Executive for our Payouts and FX offerings to join our ever evolving team and help shape the future of global commerce.
What you’ll own
We’re seeking a Payouts expert to drive adoption of our global solutions—Push to Account, Push to Card, and Push to Wallet—across our existing customer base of ~1 million. As a Payout Sales Specialist, you’ll serve as a subject matter expert, boosting product sales and uncovering new growth opportunities.
Partnering with the Commercialization, Strategy, and Sales teams, you’ll identify prospects within existing and new logo accounts, lead strategic engagements, and grow your pipeline through both referrals and self-sourced leads.
- Drive sales of Worldpay’s leading Payout solutions: Push to Account, Card, and Wallet
- Partner with internal Sales teams to uncover new opportunities and act as a strategic lead for client engagements
- Generate and nurture leads through referrals, collaboration, and outbound efforts
- Own the full sales cycle using Salesforce, from prospecting to close and implementation
- Represent Worldpay at key industry events and conferences
- Provide regular reporting on performance metrics and pipeline progress
What you'll bring
- Deep knowledge of global Payouts and FX, especially cross-border applications
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in sales, with a consultative approach and proven success solving business problems
- Comfort engaging senior stakeholders (C-suite and business owners)
- Experience with technology and payment solutions is a strong plus
- Proficiency with Salesforce and pipeline management
About the team
Our inclusive and global teams win together every day. We’re proud to have the best minds in the industry, who you can learn from as you grow your career. The people, the energy, the connections – it’s unmatched. Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.
What makes a Globalpayer?
Globalpayers think like a client, act like an owner and win as one team. We’re curious and innovative – always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and it’s our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do.
Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Globalpayer. Apply now to take your career global.
#LI-JH1
EEOC Statement
Global Payments is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here.
If you are made a conditional offer of employment and will be working in the United States, you will be required to undergo a drug test. In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies and requirements needed to successfully perform the position. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with qualified disabilities both during the hiring process, as well as to allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job, if hired.
Washington Candidates: Click here for information on the Fair Chance Act.
Job Description
Ready to take your career global?
Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for an Enterprise Sales Executive for our Payouts and FX offerings to join our ever evolving team and help shape the future of global commerce.
What you’ll own
We’re seeking a Payouts expert to drive adoption of our global solutions—Push to Account, Push to Card, and Push to Wallet—across our existing customer base of ~1 million. As a Payout Sales Specialist, you’ll serve as a subject matter expert, boosting product sales and uncovering new growth opportunities.
Partnering with the Commercialization, Strategy, and Sales teams, you’ll identify prospects within existing and new logo accounts, lead strategic engagements, and grow your pipeline through both referrals and self-sourced leads.
- Drive sales of Worldpay’s leading Payout solutions: Push to Account, Card, and Wallet
- Partner with internal Sales teams to uncover new opportunities and act as a strategic lead for client engagements
- Generate and nurture leads through referrals, collaboration, and outbound efforts
- Own the full sales cycle using Salesforce, from prospecting to close and implementation
- Represent Worldpay at key industry events and conferences
- Provide regular reporting on performance metrics and pipeline progress
What you'll bring
- Deep knowledge of global Payouts and FX, especially cross-border applications
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in sales, with a consultative approach and proven success solving business problems
- Comfort engaging senior stakeholders (C-suite and business owners)
- Experience with technology and payment solutions is a strong plus
- Proficiency with Salesforce and pipeline management
About the team
Our inclusive and global teams win together every day. We’re proud to have the best minds in the industry, who you can learn from as you grow your career. The people, the energy, the connections – it’s unmatched. Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.
What makes a Globalpayer?
Globalpayers think like a client, act like an owner and win as one team. We’re curious and innovative – always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and it’s our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do.
Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Globalpayer. Apply now to take your career global.
#LI-JH1
EEOC Statement
Global Payments is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here.
If you are made a conditional offer of employment and will be working in the United States, you will be required to undergo a drug test. In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies and requirements needed to successfully perform the position. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with qualified disabilities both during the hiring process, as well as to allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job, if hired.
Washington Candidates: Click here for information on the Fair Chance Act.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Banking & Financial Services
- Fintech
- Investment & Asset Management
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in FX technical director jobs.
- Proficiency in Houdini with demonstrated production experience in simulation and effects
- Strong understanding of fluid, pyro, rigid body, and cloth simulation techniques
- Experience with Python or VEX scripting for pipeline and tool development
- Familiarity with rendering workflows including Mantra, Karma, Arnold, or RenderMan
- Ability to collaborate with FX supervisors and integrate work into USD-based pipelines
- Bachelor's degree in computer animation, visual effects, computer science, or a related field
Tips for Your FX Technical Director Job Search
Tailor your reel to the specialization
FX TDs are often hired for a specific discipline, whether that's pyro, water, destruction, or cloth. Curate your demo reel so the first 30 seconds show the effect type the role emphasizes, not a general highlight of everything you've done.
List your DCC and solver stack precisely
Job postings for fx technical directors specify tools down to the solver level. Name Houdini versions, Bifrost, Nuke, Mantra, Karma, or RenderMan explicitly in your resume rather than grouping them under 'VFX software' so your application clears keyword filters.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists fx technical director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your specialization and apply directly to each listing without sorting through unrelated postings.
Highlight pipeline integration contributions
Studios hiring at the technical director level want candidates who've built or extended tools, not just used them. Document any Houdini HDAs, Python scripts, or USD pipeline contributions you shipped, and describe the production problem each one solved.
Prepare a shot breakdown document for interviews
FX interviews typically include a reel walkthrough where you explain your exact contribution shot by shot. Prepare a written breakdown covering what you simmed, what parameters you owned, and how you hit the supervisor's notes under production deadlines.
Negotiate your title tier alongside your rate
FX departments use tiered titles, and moving from TD to senior or lead affects what you can negotiate on future projects. When an offer comes in below your target rate, ask whether a title adjustment is possible before countering the rate alone.
FX Technical Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most fx technical directors?
The most active employers for fx technical directors right now are BMO Financial, JPMorganChase, and East West Bank, and the most openings are in New York, California, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is concentrated at feature film and episodic VFX studios, though game studios and virtual production companies have expanded their fx td headcount in recent years.
How many fx technical director jobs are remote?
About 77% of fx technical director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the shift toward distributed VFX pipelines after productions expanded globally. Roles focused on simulation and lookdev tend to have more remote flexibility than on-set or real-time FX positions, which often require proximity to stage or engine infrastructure.
How do you become a fx technical director?
Most fx technical directors build their foundation in a 3D animation or visual effects program, then specialize in Houdini through production work or dedicated training. From there, the path typically runs through junior or entry-level TD roles at a VFX studio, where you build your simulation credits across multiple productions before moving into a senior or lead fx td position.
Can you get hired as a fx technical director with little experience?
Studios do hire junior fx technical directors with limited production credits when a candidate's reel shows strong simulation fundamentals and tool awareness. Focus your reel on one or two polished shot-level FX that demonstrate control over timing, scale, and directionality rather than submitting a broad collection of unfinished experiments. Internships or crowd TD credits from large productions are common entry points.
What does the fx technical director interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a portfolio review where you walk a supervisor or lead through your reel shot by shot, explaining your exact contributions and how you responded to feedback. A technical skills conversation follows, covering your Houdini node graph approach, simulation strategies, and scripting experience. Some studios add a short take-home test or ask you to solve a simulation problem during a live session.
Where can I find and apply to fx technical director jobs?
You can find and apply to fx technical director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from studios and production companies across the United States. Search for roles that match your specialization and experience level, then apply directly to each listing. The openings are updated regularly, so checking back frequently gives you the best chance of catching newly posted positions.
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