Senior Technical Director for Creature Simulations

Elevate your skills with Industrial Light & Magic as a Senior Creature Technical Director, working in a hybrid model. Focus on complex simulations while leading a talented team.

This rewarding role in Industrial Light & Magic (Vancouver) provides an opportunity for professionals with over five years of experience to manage simulations and creature rigging tasks. You'll troubleshoot technical issues, mentor junior members, and utilize your scripting skills to enhance processes in a creative environment.

Key Responsibilities: • Lead the setup and execution of advanced simulations • Troubleshoot pipeline issues affecting artists’ work • Mentor and support entry-level artists • Script tools and utilities in Maya for efficiency • Conduct creature rigging and enveloping processes

Requirements: • Minimum 5 years of professional experience in VFX • Expertise with Houdini and Maya creature techniques • Proficient in Python or VEX scripting languages • Strong understan...