special effects director
Film and television production role responsible for overseeing special effects (SFX) sequences.
He served as the special effects director on that monster movie.
General term for a director (film, sports, etc.). 特技監督 specifically refers to the director of special effects.
Often used for digital visual effects supervisor, while 特技監督 traditionally covers practical and optical effects in Japanese cinema.
Compound of 特技 (special technique/skill) and 監督 (director). A straightforward occupational title.