Senior Camera Technical Director
2 weeks ago
Wētā FX is the standard-bearer for creativity and innovation in visual effects and animation, attracting talent, partners, and clients that seek to push what is possible in pursuit of their artistic vision.
Our proprietary pipeline provides artists with the tools they need to create their best work. Based in Wellington, New Zealand, we are 1,500 of the most ambitious artists, engineers, and executives you’re likely to meet.
Along the way, our ground-breaking work has earned six visual effects Academy Awards, twelve Academy Sci-Tech Awards, and six visual effects BAFTA Awards in addition to the 34 Visual Effects Society Awards awarded to us by our peers. We’re known for performance-driven animated characters such as Gollum, Kong, Neytiri, and Caesar as well as the worlds we create including Middle-earth, Pandora, and countless others.
Our Camera Department works across a wide range of franchise and independent content, providing camera tracks and rotomations to service the downstream departments of this award-winning company.
How you’ll make an impact:
Our ideal candidate will be a skilled Python programmer with a strong interest in the film and VFX industry. Excellent communication skills are essential; you should be responsive to queries and ready to provide constructive feedback. As a collaborative team player, you’ll demonstrate a natural ability to work effectively within a team environment, contributing to collective goals and fostering a positive, supportive atmosphere.
You’ll have a willingness to learn new tools, be detail-oriented, and work efficiently within a production environment under tight deadlines. As a creative problem solver who is organised and critical of your work, you’ll bring both your technical expertise and your passion for film and VFX to the role.
What you’ll need to be successful:
- Strong Python coding skills: Essential for developing and optimizing tools within our VFX pipeline.
- Excellent knowledge of Maya.
- Familiarity with Linux-based operating systems.
- An interest in the film and VFX industry: Demonstrated through previous work or personal projects related to visual effects, animation, or film.
Why Join us?
At Wētā FX, we celebrate our diversity and believe in creating an environment where all our crew feel welcomed, respected, supported, and appreciated. We define ourselves by the quality of our work, and we’re striving to build a workplace experience that’s second to none. Here at Wētā FX, we value open minds and encourage our crew to be themselves.
We aim to provide a discrimination-free experience, beginning from the moment you apply for a role with us. If there is anything we can do to make the recruitment process easier, please let us know at
If this sounds like you, send us your CV, showreel/portfolio, and apply today
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