In the animation and visual effects (VFX) industries, an effects technical director is responsible for creating simulations for a variety of natural phenomena. Whenever a movie needs digital simulations of large-scale destructions, fluids, dust, or even steam coming off of a cup of coffee, the effects technical director is responsible for making it happen. An effects technical director is a combination of programmer and artist. Working with industry-standard tools, you will create special effects, motion graphics and animation. You will gain experience with digital lighting, video, audio and more.