Creature Technical Director; Rigging - Expression of Interest - ILM

Creature Technical Director (Rigging) - Expression of Interest - ILM Vancouver

This role is considered Hybrid; the employee will work 2-3 days onsite at an ILM designated location and occasionally from home.

The position is currently not filled but is open for future consideration.

• Hero‑creature rigging and enveloping in Maya
• Troubleshoot creature rigging and pipeline issues for artists in other disciplines
• Mentor entry‑level artists
• Script utilities/tools/plug‑ins in Maya
• Sufficient knowledge of Maya rigging techniques to optimize the performance of rigs
• Participate in reviews, dailies, and department meetings as required
• Special projects as necessary

• At least 3 years of 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 of relevant professional VFX experience in lieu of education
• Experience with hero asset rigging and enveloping in Maya on realistic VFX and/or toon‑style animated feature films
• Experience in corrective sculpting
• Knowledge of anatomy and enveloping
• Positive attitude and team player
• Passion for the work
• Good communication skills
• Proficiency with Linux and expertise with Maya
• Nice to have:
  Experience setting up and running simulation shot work
• Experience with Houdini
• Basic competency in another discipline (modeling, texture, TD, animation)
• Experience with Python scripting

The hiring range in Vancouver is C $100,300 to C $128,300 per year based on a 40-hour work week. Hours may vary. Full range of medical, financial, and variable pay or benefits may be offered depending on level and position.