This role is considered Hybrid, which means the employee will work 2-3 days onsite at a Company designated location and occasionally from home.Position Summary
Creature TD Riggers are responsible for rigging and enveloping hero to background creatures, vehicles and props in Maya. They are able to wrangle rigging and creature pipeline issues proficiently under the direction and guidance of their supervisors.This specific position is for a production that requires experience and proficiency in both realistic and/or toon style animation, where experience working with rigs for an exaggerated cartoon style of animation on animated features, as well as live action creature and character animation will be key to this role.What You’ll Do
Hero-creature rigging and enveloping in MayaTroubleshoot creature rigging and pipeline issues for artists in other disciplinesMentor entry level artistsScript utilities/tools/plug-ins in MayaSufficient knowledge of Maya rigging techniques to optimize the performance of rigsParticipate in reviews, dailies, and department meetings as requiredSpecial projects as necessaryWhat We’re Looking For
At least 3 years relevant professional VFX experience and at least a college level diploma in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography,



or related field;
OR, at least 5 years relevant skilled VFX experience in lieu of educationExperience with hero asset rigging and enveloping in Maya, on realistic VFX and/or toon-style animated feature filmsExperience in corrective sculptingKnowledge of anatomy and envelopingPositive attitude and team playerPassion for the workGood communication skillsProficiency with Linux and expertise with Maya are requiredNice to have:
Experience setting up and running simulation shot workExperience with HoudiniBasic competency in another discipline - Modeling, Texture, TD, AnimationExperience with python scripting
JoinILMThe hiring range for this position in Vancouver is C$100,300 to C$128,300 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits, may be offered dependent on the level and position offered.
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📌 Creature Technical Director (Rigging) - Expression Of Interest - Ilm Vancouver (Winnipeg)
🏢 The Walt Disney
📍 Winnipeg