Senior Creature Technical Director (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Creature Technical Director (Gamedev): Responsible for creating high-quality character and creature rigs and simulations using various software technologies with an accent on troubleshooting complicated creature issues and mentoring junior artists. Focus on producing high-quality work and collaborating with peers.

Location: Hybrid, 2-3 days onsite in Vancouver, Canada

Salary: C$112,200 to C$143,600 per year

Company

hirify.global (ILM) is the leading effects facility in the world, serving the motion picture, commercial production, and attraction industries.

What you will do

• Build high-quality, hero creature rigging and skinning in Maya.
• Set up and run cloth, hair, rigid body, crowd, and muscle simulations.
• Troubleshoot creature rigging and pipeline issues for artists in other departments.
• Mentor junior character artists and help them develop their skills.
• Script utilities/tools/plug-ins in Maya.
• Participate in reviews, dailies, and department meetings as needed.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience and a Bachelor's degree in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography, or related field; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience as a Maya rigger for assets in digital animation, visual effects, games, or commercials.
• Experience setting up and running a variety of simulation shotwork.
• Knowledge of anatomy and enveloping.
• Positive demeanour and a phenomenal teammate, with good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Linux, Maya, and Houdini.
• Experience with Python scripting.
• Ability to learn quickly and assimilate new information.

Nice to have

• C++, basic proficiency in another subject area such as modelling, texture, lighting, or animation.

Culture & Benefits

• ILM strives to be an inclusive environment, and the Creature team embraces promising individuals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences.