Lead Creature Rigging Artist

4 weeks ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Industrial Light & Magic Full time

Senior Technical Director for Creature Animation

This position offers a Hybrid work model, enabling the employee to operate both remotely and on-site. The Senior Technical Director for Creature Animation plays a crucial role in the rigging and enveloping of creatures, vehicles, and props utilizing Maya. Responsibilities include troubleshooting pipeline challenges, executing simulations, and guiding junior artists.

Key Responsibilities

  • Execute rigging and enveloping tasks in Maya
  • Conduct simulations for cloth, hair, rigid bodies, crowds, or muscle dynamics
  • Identify and resolve pipeline challenges
  • Develop scripting utilities/tools in Maya and/or Houdini
  • Provide mentorship to entry-level artists
  • Engage in special projects as needed

Qualifications

  • A minimum of three years of experience in VFX
  • Proven experience as a Maya rigger
  • Strong proficiency in Linux, Maya, and Houdini
  • Familiarity with Python scripting

Preferred Skills

  • Knowledge of C++
  • Expertise in additional disciplines such as modeling, texturing, or animation

Company Overview

The compensation for this role is competitive and includes comprehensive benefits such as medical coverage. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with innovative projects.



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