ILM Vancouver Creature Technical Director Role
Location
vancouver, metro vancouver regional district
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Other
Posted
June 27, 2026
Consider a future as a Creature Technical Director focused on rigging at ILM Vancouver. This hybrid position offers an excellent balance of collaborative and remote work.
ILM Vancouver is preparing for a future vacancy in the Creature Technical Director position. Here, you'll rig hero creatures, troubleshoot complex rigging problems, and mentor junior artists. You'll also have the opportunity to script tools in Maya and participate actively in project reviews to elevate team performance.
Key Responsibilities:
• Rig and envelope hero creatures using Maya
• Solve rigging issues for diverse artistic disciplines
• Guide and support entry-level artists in the team
• Develop scripts, plug-ins, and utilities in Maya
• Attend dailies and meetings as necessary
Requirements:
• At least 3 years of relevant VFX work experience or 5 years in lieu of education
• Experience in realistic VFX and toon-style animation rigging
• Knowledge of anatomy and corrective sculpti...
ILM Vancouver is preparing for a future vacancy in the Creature Technical Director position. Here, you'll rig hero creatures, troubleshoot complex rigging problems, and mentor junior artists. You'll also have the opportunity to script tools in Maya and participate actively in project reviews to elevate team performance.
Key Responsibilities:
• Rig and envelope hero creatures using Maya
• Solve rigging issues for diverse artistic disciplines
• Guide and support entry-level artists in the team
• Develop scripts, plug-ins, and utilities in Maya
• Attend dailies and meetings as necessary
Requirements:
• At least 3 years of relevant VFX work experience or 5 years in lieu of education
• Experience in realistic VFX and toon-style animation rigging
• Knowledge of anatomy and corrective sculpti...