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Creature Simulation Director at ILM

Job in Vancouver, BC, Canada
Listing for: The Walt Disney Company
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-29
Job specializations:
  • Creative Arts/Media
  • Entertainment & Gaming
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Pursue your passion as a Creature Simulation Director with ILM Vancouver. This hybrid role requires advanced expertise in Houdini and Maya for creature simulations.

This position with Industrial Light & Magic (Vancouver) Inc. seeks a Senior Creature Technical Director for upcoming opportunities. You will handle advanced simulation setups while mentoring new talent and addressing CFX issues. Your background in rigging and impressive simulation skills are essential to support the team’s pipeline.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create complex simulations for crowd, cloth, and muscles

• Identify and resolve creature pipeline issues for artistic projects

• Guide and mentor entry-level artists in simulation art

• Develop scripts and tools to enhance Maya workflows

• Implement rigging and enveloping of heroes and props

Requirements:

• 5+ years experience in VFX or related area

• Expertise in Houdini coupled with anatomy knowledge

• Strong teamwork and communication capabilities

• Python or VEX experience for scripting

• Proficiency with Linux systems and workflows

Elevate creature artistry through advanced simulation expertise with ILM in Vancouver.
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Position Requirements
5+ Years work experience
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