The Creature Technical Director is responsible for setting up and running flesh-surface, hair, rigid, crowd, and cloth simulations in Houdini and proprietary tools as well as rigging and enveloping hero to background creature, 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 supervisor.
Set up and run cloth, hair, rigid body, crowd, muscle simulations
Troubleshoot creature CFX and pipeline issues
Mentor entry level artists
Script utilities/tools/plug-ins in Maya
Creature rigging and enveloping in Maya
Sufficient knowledge of CFX techniques to optimize the performance of simulation setups
Participate in reviews, dailies, and department meetings as required
Special projects as necessary
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 setting up and running simulation shotwork
Experience in corrective sculpting. Knowledge of anatomy and enveloping
Experience running simulation shotwork
Experience in corrective sculpting
Knowledge of anatomy and enveloping
Positive attitude and team player
Good communication skills
Proficiency with Linux
Expertise with Houdini
Experience with python or VEX scripting
Nice to have:
Experience with Massive or Houdini crowd software
C++
Basic proficiency in another discipline - Modeling, Texture, TD, Animation
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The hiring range for this position in Vancouver is C$100,300 to C$128,300 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits, may be offered dependent on the level and position offered.
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Creature Technical Director (Simulations) - Expression of Interest - ILM Vancouver • Vancouver, British Columbia, CA
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