Take your career to new heights as a Creature Technical Director at ILM, specializing in Houdini and Maya simulations. This hybrid role combines creative and technical expertise to enhance the animation pipeline.

Join our Vancouver team as a Creature Technical Director, where your main responsibilities include running simulations for creatures and developing tools for image creation. You will troubleshoot CFX issues, mentor junior artists, and participate in departmental reviews. Your proficiency will ensure that the projects maintain high-quality standards while you support the development of your colleagues.

Key Responsibilities:
• Create muscle, cloth, and rigid body simulations with precision
• Resolve complex creature CFX and pipeline issues




• Offer mentorship to entry-level artists in the department
• Develop scripts and plug-ins to enhance Maya workflows
• Collaborate on rigging tasks for characters and props

Requirements:
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in the field
• Solid expertise in Houdini and Linux environments
• Comprehensive knowledge of anatomical structures
• Experience in corrective sculpting and simulation processes
• Familiarity with Python or VEX scripting is required

Be a part of advancing animation technology while cultivating your technical and creative skills.
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📌 Creature Technical Director at ILM (British Columbia)
🏢 Industrial Light & Magic
📍 British Columbia