We are looking for a Creature Technical Director who reflects the innovative spirit, collaborative mindset and passion for great filmmaking that define ILM.

Position Summary

The Creature TD will be responsible for rigging and enveloping hero to background creatures, vehicles and props. Able to wrangle rigging and creature pipeline issues proficiently under the direction and guidance of their supervisors.

Ability to run flesh-surface, hair, rigid sim, crowd, and/or cloth simulations.

What You’ll Do

● Simulating shots or sequences
● Creating simulation setups for cloth, hair and muscle
● Creating and maintaining animation rigs
● Collaborating with the rest of the department, R&D and pipeline in pioneering new workflows
● Documenting and mentoring the department’s artists on these workflows
● Debugging and troubleshooting rigs and simulations

What We’re Looking For

● Experience working on high end VFX or animated feature film productions
● Ability to communicate cross-discipline and provide innovative solutions to pipeline issues
● Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines whilst maintaining a high quality output
● Expert knowledge of Houdini and proficient in VEX and python
● Strong understating of Houdini input/output pipeline
● Demonstrable experience in creating complex character simulation setups in Houdini
● Strong understating of VFX asset/creature pipelines
● Experience with cloth/hair simulation

Nice to have:
● Experience with realistic muscle/flesh simulation
● Working knowledge of Maya rigging and deformation techniques

About Industrial Light & Magic:

Founded in 1975 by George Lucas, ILM is the leading effects facility in the world, serving the motion picture, commercial production, and attraction industries. ILM has created visual effects for over 325 feature films and has played a key role in seven of the top 10 worldwide box-office hits of all time and has contributed to 25 of the top 50. ILM has set the standard for visual effects, creating some of the most stunning images in the history of film. At the forefront of the digital revolution, the company continues to break new ground in visual effects, VR, AR, and Immersive Cinema.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, Disney Parks, and Experiences and Products. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with ILM (UK) Ltd., which is part of a business we call Industrial Light & Magic.

ILM (UK) Ltd. 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.