Senior Creature Technical Director (Simulations)

TL;DR

Senior Creature Technical Director (Simulations) (VFX): Setting up and running advanced simulations for creatures, vehicles, and props with an accent on Houdini-based CFX workflows and creature rigging. Focus on optimizing simulation performance, solving complex pipeline issues, and developing custom tools in Maya.

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

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

Company

hirify.global is a world-leading visual effects facility that has set the standard for the motion picture and commercial production industries.

What you will do

• Set up and execute advanced cloth, hair, rigid body, crowd, and muscle simulations in Houdini and proprietary tools.
• Handle creature rigging and enveloping for hero to background characters, vehicles, and props in Maya.
• Develop and script utilities, tools, and plug-ins using Python or VEX.
• Troubleshoot CFX and pipeline issues for artists across multiple disciplines.
• Mentor entry-level artists and participate in dailies and department reviews.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional VFX experience (or 7+ years if no college degree in a related field).
• Expertise with Houdini and proficiency with Linux.
• Strong experience in advanced simulation shotwork and corrective sculpting.
• Knowledge of anatomy and enveloping.
• Proficiency in Python or VEX scripting.
• Must be based in or able to work from Vancouver, Canada on a hybrid basis.

Nice to have

• Experience with advanced hero asset rigging and enveloping in Maya.
• Knowledge of C++.
• Basic proficiency in Modeling, Texture, TD, or Animation.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work at a legendary studio renowned for groundbreaking visual effects.
• Comprehensive medical and financial benefits.
• Collaborative environment dedicated to pushing the boundaries of digital cinema.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement (2-3 days onsite).