Senior Creature TD - ILM London

Disneyland Hong Kong; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading visual effects company in London is seeking a Senior Creature Technical Director to manage rigging and simulation tasks. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in high-end VFX, strong skills in Maya and Houdini, and the ability to foster collaboration within teams. This hybrid position requires a minimum of 2 days on-site work per week. Applicants should submit a demo reel and resume.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in high-end VFX or animated features.
• Strong Maya and/or Houdini knowledge and proficiency in VEX/Python.
• Ability to create complex character simulations and/or rigs.
• Experience with cloth/hair/flesh simulation and/or rigging in Maya.
• Demonstrated high-level performance on at least 5 credited shows.

Responsibilities

• Simulate shots and sequences.
• Create simulation setups for cloth, hair, and muscle.
• Develop and maintain animation rigs.
• Collaborate on new workflows with other departments.
• Debug and troubleshoot rigs and simulations.

Skills

High-end VFX experience

Maya knowledge

Houdini knowledge

VEX proficiency

Python scripting

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Maya

Houdini

Linux

Job description

Senior Creature TD - ILM London

Job ID 10132366  Location London, UK  Company Industrial Light & Magic  Posted 2025/09/19

工作概要:

We are looking for a Senior Creature Technical Director who reflects ILM's innovative spirit, collaborative mindset, and passion for filmmaking. You'll work autonomously and at a high standard, responsible for rigging and/or simulating creatures, vehicles, and props, and resolving pipeline issues under Lead and Supervisor guidance.

What You’ll Do:

• Simulate shots and sequences.
• Create simulation setups for cloth, hair, and muscle.
• Develop and maintain animation rigs.
• Collaborate on new workflows with other departments, R&D, and pipeline.
• Document and mentor artists on workflows.
• Debug and troubleshoot rigs and simulations.
• Support creative and technical approaches for rigging and simulation.
• Work independently to resolve technical and aesthetic problems.
• Proactively address potential issues.
• Foster inclusive collaboration and team support.

What We’re Looking For:

• Extensive experience in high-end VFX or animated features.
• Strong Maya and/or Houdini knowledge and proficiency in VEX/Python.
• Proven ability to create complex character simulations and/or rigs.
• Deep understanding of VFX asset/creature pipelines.
• Experience with cloth/hair/flesh simulation and/or rigging in Maya.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Experience supporting team members and fostering collaboration.
• Proficiency in Linux and Python scripting.
• Demonstrated high-level performance on at least 5 credited shows.
• Feature Animation experience a bonus

As part of your application please submit a demo reel, shot breakdown, or equivalent showcasing your work. A current resume is required.

This role is Hybrid, which means the employee will be required to work a minimum of 2 days on-site per week at a Company designated location, and occasionally from home.

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關於 Industrial Light & Magic:

ILM 由 George Lucas 於 1975 年創立，擁有世界領先的設施，服務電影、商業製作和吸引力產業。ILM 已為 325 多個拍攝影片創造了視覺效果，並在有史以來全球票房前 10 名中的 7 部中發揮了重要作用，並在前 50 名中參與了 25 部。ILM 設定了視覺效果的標準，在電影歷史上打造一些極有魅力的角色。公司為數碼革命的前沿，繼續在視覺效果、VR、AR以及沉浸式影院中開辟新天地。

關於 The Walt Disney Company:

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這個職位隸屬於 ILM (UK) Ltd. , 其所屬的業務部門是 Industrial Light & Magic 。

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