Job Posting Title:

Creature Technical Director (all levels)

Req ID:

10053851

Job Description:

The Creature Technical Director is responsible for rigging hero and background creature, vehicles, and props as well as CFX. 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 will you be doing?

Advanced Hero-creature rigging and enveloping

Troubleshoot creature rigging and pipeline issues for artists in other disciplines

Mentor entry level artists

Script utilities/tools/plug-ins in Maya

Sufficient knowledge of Maya rigging techniques to optimize the performance of rigs

Participate in reviews, dailies, and department meetings as required

Special projects as necessary
 

To be a contributing member of this team, you will have a mix of these skills:

At least 5 years relevant professional VFX experience and at least a college level diploma in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography, or related field; OR, at least 7 years relevant professional VFX experience in lieu of education

Experience with advanced hero asset rigging and enveloping in Maya, on realistic VFX and toon-style animated feature films

Experience setting up and running simulation shot work

Experience in corrective sculpting

Experience with Houdini

Knowledge of anatomy and enveloping

Positive attitude and team player

JoinILM

This position is with Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC, which is part of a business segment we call Industrial Light & Magic.

Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

Job Posting Segment:

ILM Sydney

Job Posting Primary Business:

ILM Sydney

Primary Job Posting Category:

Character Simulations, Rigging

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Sydney, Australia

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2023-06-20