Join ILM as a Creature Technical Director, specializing in rigging and enveloping for animation projects. This hybrid role offers a unique blend of in office collaboration and work from home. We are looking for a Creature TD Rigger with substantial experience in hero asset rigging for both toon-style and realistic VFX.

You will work in Maya, solving rigging challenges, mentoring the next generation of artists, and participating in daily reviews. Your deep understanding of rigging techniques will play a crucial role in optimizing character performance throughout the production cycle. Key Responsibilities:
Rig hero and background creatures in Maya
Troubleshoot rigging and pipeline challenges effectively




Offer mentorship to junior artists during projects
Create scripts and tools to enhance rig efficiencies
Engage in daily reviews and departmental discussions Requirements:
At least 3 years of VFX industry experience
Expertise in Maya rigging and enveloping techniques
Familiarity with anatomy and corrective sculpting
Proficient in Linux and comfortable with Python scripting
Excellent communication abilities with a team-focused mindset Bring your passion for animation and technical skills to help shape cinematic creatures at ILM.

📌 Creature Rigging Technical Director Position Vancouver
🏢 The Walt Disney
📍 Vancouver