Vancouver Senior Creature TD with Houdini Expertise

9095 ILM (Vancouver) Inc. • vancouver, Canada

Location vancouver, metro vancouver regional district
Job Type Full-time
Posted June 10, 2026

Role Description

Join Industrial Light & Magic as a Senior Creature Technical Director in Vancouver, BC. This hybrid position allows for innovative cloth, muscle, and crowd simulations while leading a team of talented artists.
In this role, you will manage advanced simulations and troubleshoot creature effects issues, ensuring quality outcomes in visual projects. You will also mentor junior artists, enhance scripts, and utilize your rigging expertise in Maya. Proficiency with Houdini and a solid understanding of anatomy are vital to achieving simulation excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
• Execute simulations for cloth and hair with precision
• Resolve CFX challenges for fellow artists
• Guide entry-level team members effectively
• Develop plugin tools and utilities for Maya
• Achieve high-quality rigging and enveloping
Requirements:
• 5+ years in the VFX industry or related diploma
• Advanced skills in Houdini and Python scripting
• Knowledge of anatomy and enveloping p...

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