Senior Creature Artist at ILM Vancouver

The Walt Disney Company (Germany) GmbH • vancouver, Canada

Location vancouver, bc
Job Type Full-time
Posted June 11, 2026

Role Description

Step into a Senior Creature Artist role at ILM, combining creativity and technical skills in a hybrid model. Focus on high-quality rigging and simulation projects alongside talented teams.

As a Senior Creature Technical Director, you will be part of ILM's dynamic Creature team. Your responsibilities encompass developing intricate rigs, overseeing complex simulations, and mentoring up-and-coming artists. Collaborate across disciplines while leveraging your expertise in Maya and other tools to tackle challenges in animation and visual effects.

Key Responsibilities: • Develop detailed and high-quality creature rigs in Maya • Manage cloth, hair, and muscle simulations effectively • Troubleshoot and support other departments' rigging challenges • Guide and mentor junior artists professionally • Create scripting tools to aid in production workflows

Requirements: • 5+ years of relevant professional experience • Proficiency in Maya, Houdini, and Linux systems • Stron...

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