I’m Aeme Dilworth, a Melbourne-based visual effects professional with 12 years of experience at Wētā FX, working both in studio and remotely. I have worked in and supported multiple departments, helped build and maintain pipelines, led small projects, and developed a wide range of technical and creative skills in programs such as Autodesk Maya, Houdini, Nuke, and Adobe Creative Suite. I enjoy collaborating across teams to solve problems and deliver high-quality digital work. I’m passionate about mentoring, cross-department collaboration, and continuous improvement of processes. I’m seeking new challenges and a role where I can grow, contribute to cutting-edge projects, and continue to push the boundaries of art and technology in visual effects and related media.

Aeme Dilworth

I’m Aeme Dilworth, a Melbourne-based visual effects professional with 12 years of experience at Wētā FX, working both in studio and remotely. I have worked in and supported multiple departments, helped build and maintain pipelines, led small projects, and developed a wide range of technical and creative skills in programs such as Autodesk Maya, Houdini, Nuke, and Adobe Creative Suite. I enjoy collaborating across teams to solve problems and deliver high-quality digital work. I’m passionate about mentoring, cross-department collaboration, and continuous improvement of processes. I’m seeking new challenges and a role where I can grow, contribute to cutting-edge projects, and continue to push the boundaries of art and technology in visual effects and related media.

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I’m Aeme Dilworth, a Melbourne-based visual effects professional with 12 years of experience at Wētā FX, working both in studio and remotely. I have worked in and supported multiple departments, helped build and maintain pipelines, led small projects, and developed a wide range of technical and creative skills in programs such as Autodesk Maya, Houdini, Nuke, and Adobe Creative Suite. I enjoy collaborating across teams to solve problems and deliver high-quality digital work.

I’m passionate about mentoring, cross-department collaboration, and continuous improvement of processes. I’m seeking new challenges and a role where I can grow, contribute to cutting-edge projects, and continue to push the boundaries of art and technology in visual effects and related media.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Effects Librarian and Shots RnD Support at Wētā FX (Wētā Digital)
March 31, 2025 - October 27, 2025
Responsible for managing the FX library, from creation to on-going maintenance. Includes library management and supervision, standardisation and metadata classifications, technical documentation creation and maintenance, training, tool testing and bug reporting, cross-department collaboration, pipeline development support, application design and improvement, Python programming, stakeholder management, and project management.
Effects Technical Director at Wētā FX (Wētā Digital)
March 31, 2021 - October 27, 2025
Led technical direction for FX tasks, coordinating with departments to deliver high-quality effects; supported pipeline and tool development; supervised and mentored TDs.
Junior Effects TD at Wētā FX (Wētā Digital)
April 30, 2019 - October 27, 2025
Supported TDs, contributed to pipeline and tool improvements; collaborated across teams.
Assistant Technical Director at Wētā FX (Wētā Digital)
September 30, 2017 - October 27, 2025
Assisted in technical direction, pipeline tasks and cross-department collaboration.
Render Wrangler at Wētā FX (Wētā Digital)
June 30, 2014 - October 27, 2025
Managed renders and pipelines for production; optimized render workflows.
Customer Service Representative at Graphic (Comic Book Store)
January 1, 2013 - October 27, 2025
Customer service responsibilities in a comic book store; sales and client support.

Education

Bachelor of Design at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
February 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012
Certificate in Fashion Make-Up Artistry (NC EA Level 3) at Wellington Institute of Technology
February 1, 2012 - November 1, 2012
Certificate in Special Effects and Make-up Artistry (NC EA Level 4) at Wellington Institute of Technology
February 1, 2012 - November 1, 2012

Qualifications

Certificate in Fashion Make-Up Artistry (NC EA Level 3)
February 1, 2012 - November 1, 2012
Certificate in Special Effects and Make-up Artistry (NC EA Level 4)
February 1, 2012 - November 1, 2012

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services, Other