Creature Technical Director (Simulations) - Expression of Interest - ILM Vancouver

This role is considered Hybrid, which means the employee will work 2-3 days onsite at a Company designated location and occasionally from home. This posting is an opportunity to submit your resume for future consideration; this is not a role that is open at this time. We anticipate this role may be open in the future, but we are not actively hiring for the position. If you would like to be considered for this potential role, please submit your resume. If the role becomes available, you may receive an email or call from a recruiter. Position Summary The Creature Technical Director is responsible for setting up and running flesh-surface, hair, rigid, crowd, and cloth simulations in Houdini and proprietary tools as well as rigging and enveloping hero to background creature, vehicles and props in Maya. The Creature Technical Director is able to wrangle rigging and creature pipeline issues proficiently under the direction and guidance of their supervisor. What You’ll Do Set up and run cloth, hair, rigid body, crowd, muscle simulations Troubleshoot creature CFX and pipeline issues Mentor entry level artists Script utilities/tools/plug-ins in Maya Creature rigging and enveloping in Maya Sufficient knowledge of CFX techniques to optimize the performance of simulation setups Participate in reviews, dailies, and department meetings as required Special projects as necessary What We’re Looking For 3 years relevant professional experience and a diploma in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography, or related field; OR 5 years of relevant experience in lieu of education Experience setting up and running simulation shotwork Experience in corrective sculpting. Knowledge of anatomy and enveloping 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 Houdini Experience with python or VEX scripting Nice to have: Experience with Massive or Houdini crowd software C++ Basic proficiency in another discipline - Modeling, Texture, TD, Animation As part of your application please submit a demo reel, shot breakdown, or equivalent showcasing your work. A current resume is required. JoinILM The hiring range for this position in Vancouver is C$100,300 to C$128,300 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits, may be offered dependent on the level and position offered.

The Creature Technical Director is responsible for setting up and running various simulations including flesh-surface, hair, rigid, crowd, and cloth in Houdini and Maya. They also handle creature rigging, enveloping, and troubleshooting pipeline issues while mentoring entry-level artists.

Candidates should have 3-5 years of relevant professional experience and a background in computer graphics, fine arts, or a related field. Proficiency in Houdini, Maya, Linux, and scripting languages like Python or VEX is required.

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Houdini
• Maya
• Creature Rigging
• Cloth Simulation
• Hair Simulation
• Rigid Body Simulation
• Crowd Simulation
• Muscle Simulation
• Python
• VEX Scripting
• Linux
• Anatomy
• Corrective Sculpting
• Enveloping
• C++
• CFX

• Creative & Media
• Art & Design
• Technology
• Software

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Postuler avant le

21 août 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Présence au bureau

3 jours par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Director