Senior Creature Technical Director in Vancouver
Location
vancouver, metro vancouver regional district
Job Type
Full-time
Category
IT & Technology
Posted
June 08, 2026
Explore your artistic skills as a Senior Creature Technical Director with ILM in a hybrid work model. This role focuses on high-quality rigging and simulations for characters and creatures.
ILM is inviting expressions of interest for a future opening as a Senior Creature Technical Director. With over five years of experience in the field, you’ll create outstanding rigs and simulations using software like Maya and Houdini while mentoring junior artists. Your expertise will help troubleshoot complex rigging and pipeline issues across departments, ensuring seamless production.
Key Responsibilities:
• Build hero creature rigging and skinning in Maya
• Set up and run simulations for cloth, hair, and muscles
• Troubleshoot rigging and pipeline issues for other departments
• Mentor junior artists on skills development
• Script tools and utilities in Maya
Requirements:
• 5+ years of professional experience and relevant degree
• Experience as a Maya rigger in anima...
ILM is inviting expressions of interest for a future opening as a Senior Creature Technical Director. With over five years of experience in the field, you’ll create outstanding rigs and simulations using software like Maya and Houdini while mentoring junior artists. Your expertise will help troubleshoot complex rigging and pipeline issues across departments, ensuring seamless production.
Key Responsibilities:
• Build hero creature rigging and skinning in Maya
• Set up and run simulations for cloth, hair, and muscles
• Troubleshoot rigging and pipeline issues for other departments
• Mentor junior artists on skills development
• Script tools and utilities in Maya
Requirements:
• 5+ years of professional experience and relevant degree
• Experience as a Maya rigger in anima...