The Walt Disney Company
Senior Technical Director - Creature Simulations
Job Description
Become a Senior Technical Director specializing in creature simulations at Industrial Light & Magic in Vancouver, BC. This hybrid role combines advanced simulation techniques using Houdini and Maya.
As the Senior Creature Technical Director, you will orchestrate intricate simulations and handle creature rigging and enveloping tasks. Bring your five-plus years of VFX experience to troubleshoot pipeline issues and share your expertise through mentorship. Utilize scripting skills to enhance process efficiency and collaboration.
Key Responsibilities:
• Implement advanced weather and muscle simulation setups
• Address troubleshooting for CFX and pipeline issues
• Guide and mentor junior artists in simulation workflows
• Create scripts and tools for improved project outcomes
• Perform rigging and enveloping on diverse assets
Requirements:
• 5+ years of relevant VFX experience
• Proficient in Houdini and Linux environments
• Experience with Python or VEX scrip...
As the Senior Creature Technical Director, you will orchestrate intricate simulations and handle creature rigging and enveloping tasks. Bring your five-plus years of VFX experience to troubleshoot pipeline issues and share your expertise through mentorship. Utilize scripting skills to enhance process efficiency and collaboration.
Key Responsibilities:
• Implement advanced weather and muscle simulation setups
• Address troubleshooting for CFX and pipeline issues
• Guide and mentor junior artists in simulation workflows
• Create scripts and tools for improved project outcomes
• Perform rigging and enveloping on diverse assets
Requirements:
• 5+ years of relevant VFX experience
• Proficient in Houdini and Linux environments
• Experience with Python or VEX scrip...