Creature Technical Director - CFX

Job Description

Position Summary

The Creature Technical Director is responsible for rigging and enveloping hero to background creature, vehicles, and props in Maya. They are able to wrangle rigging and creature pipeline issues proficiently under the direction and support of their supervisors; and have the ability to run flesh-surface, hair, rigid sim, crowd, and/or cloth simulations.

What You'll Do
Provide rigging and enveloping in Maya for various vehicles, characters, and creatures
Run cloth, hair, rigid body, crowd, or muscle simulations
Troubleshoot creature pipeline issues for artists in other disciplines
Script utilities/tools/plug-ins in Maya and/or Houdini
Participate in reviews, dailies, and department meetings as required
Mentor entry level artists
Special projects as necessary

What We're Looking For
At least three years of relevant professional VFX experience and at least a college level diploma or higher in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography, or related field; OR at least five years of relevant professional VFX experience in lieu of education
Experience as Maya rigger for assets in digital animation, visual effects, games, commercials
Experience running simulation shotwork
Experience in corrective sculpting
Knowledge of anatomy and enveloping
Positive attitude and team player
Good communication skills
Proficiency with Linux
Expertise with Maya and Houdini
Experience with python scripting
Nice to have:
C++
Basic proficiency in another discipline - modeling, texture, TD, animation

JoinILM

This position is with ILM (Vancouver) Inc., which is part of a business we call Industrial Light & Magic.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d8044q-18-217-84-171-42 in your application.