Creature Technical Director

7 Months ago • 3-5 Years

Animation

Job Description

The Creature Technical Director at Lucasfilm's Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) rigs and envelops characters, vehicles, and props in Maya. Responsibilities include running simulations (cloth, hair, rigid body, crowd, muscle), troubleshooting pipeline issues, scripting tools, participating in reviews and meetings, mentoring junior artists, and handling special projects. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of relevant experience (or 5 years in lieu of a degree) as a Maya rigger in animation, VFX, or games. A strong understanding of anatomy, enveloping, and corrective sculpting is crucial. Experience running simulation shot work is a must.

Good To Have:

Massive or Houdini experience
C++ programming
Modeling, texturing, or animation skills
Linux proficiency
Python scripting

Must Have:

3+ years experience (or 5 years)
Maya rigging expertise
Simulation shot work experience
Corrective sculpting knowledge
Anatomy and enveloping knowledge
Strong communication skills

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Job Summary:

Position Summary

The Creature Technical Director rigs and envelops characters from heroes to background creatures, vehicles and props in Maya. The Creature Technical Director is able to wrangle rigging and creature pipeline issues proficiently under the direction and guidance of their supervisors; and has the ability to run flesh-surface, hair, rigid sim, crowd, and/or cloth simulations.

What You’ll Do

Provide rigging and enveloping in Maya for various vehicles, characters, and creatures
Run cloth, hair, rigid body, crowd, or muscle simulations
Troubleshoot creature pipeline issues for artists in other disciplines
Script utilities/tools/plug-ins in Maya
Participate in reviews, dailies, and department meetings as required
Mentor entry level artists
Special projects as necessary

What We’re Looking For

3 years relevant professional experience and a diploma in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography, or related field; OR 5 years of relevant experience in lieu of education
Experience as Maya rigger for assets in digital animation, visual effects, games, commercials
Experience running simulation shotwork
Experience in corrective sculpting
Knowledge of anatomy and enveloping
Positive attitude and team player
Good communication skills
Nice to have:
- Experience with Massive or Houdini crowd software
- C++
- Basic proficiency in another discipline - modeling, texture, TD, animation
- Proficiency with Linux
- Expertise with Maya
- Experience with python scripting

This position is with Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC, which is part of a business segment we call Industrial Light & Magic. Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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