Senior Creature Technical Director Opportunity
Location
vancouver, metro vancouver regional district
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Engineering
Posted
June 18, 2026
Elevate your career as a Senior Creature Technical Director at Industrial Light & Magic in Vancouver, BC. This hybrid role focuses on intricate simulations in Houdini and collaborative solutions for visual effects challenges.
As a Senior Creature TD, you will drive complex simulations in cloth, hair, and muscle dynamics. Your mentorship will be pivotal in developing junior artists, and your problem-solving skills will tackle any pipeline issues that arise. Expertise in creature rigging and scripting in Maya will heighten your contributions to the team.
Key Responsibilities:
• Run advanced simulations in Houdini and proprietary tools
• Troubleshoot simulation and pipeline challenges
• Mentor and develop junior artists on the team
• Script utilities and tools to enhance workflows
• Conduct creature rigging and enveloping tasks
Requirements:
• 5+ years professional experience or relevant diploma
• Proficient in Houdini and Python/VEX
• Familiarity with ana...
As a Senior Creature TD, you will drive complex simulations in cloth, hair, and muscle dynamics. Your mentorship will be pivotal in developing junior artists, and your problem-solving skills will tackle any pipeline issues that arise. Expertise in creature rigging and scripting in Maya will heighten your contributions to the team.
Key Responsibilities:
• Run advanced simulations in Houdini and proprietary tools
• Troubleshoot simulation and pipeline challenges
• Mentor and develop junior artists on the team
• Script utilities and tools to enhance workflows
• Conduct creature rigging and enveloping tasks
Requirements:
• 5+ years professional experience or relevant diploma
• Proficient in Houdini and Python/VEX
• Familiarity with ana...