Creature Supervisor - Expression of Interest (Feature Animation & VFX)

Industrial Light & MagicVancouver, Canada

7 days ago

Salary

CAD156700–CAD200500 yearly

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Job Summary : Position Summary

We are looking for an outstanding teammate to join our Creature team. As a Creature Supervisor, you will be responsible for supporting a team of Creature Technical Directors (TDs) on a show-to-show basis.

A Supervisor's duties include set-up of the creature pipeline per show, including writing tools, rigging, and simulation set-up when applicable. Additionally, our Creature Supervisors support their teams in the running of simulation shots (flesh, hair, muscle, cloth, and rigid body) as well as rigging and scripting tasks. They are also responsible for triage and troubleshooting related to assets across disciplines. They delegate assignments and act as the creative, technical, and morale lead for the Creature team. Creature Supervisors also provide constructive feedback on crew performance, make recommendations, and resolve issues.

At ILM, we believe a good idea is a good idea, regardless of where it comes from! Do you thrive in a creative environment? Do you enjoy sharing knowledge and learning from others? If you love art, technology, and movies, then this might be the role you’re looking for!

ILM strives to be an inclusive environment, and the Creature team embraces promising individuals with a variety backgrounds and experiences.

What You’ll Do

Develop the aesthetic look and provide technical continuity across show(s)
Review Creature TD shotwork and provide feedback
Advanced creature or hard surface rigging and enveloping, set up and run cloth, hair, muscle, rigid body simulations
Collaborate with the Computer Graphics (CG) Supervisor and Production Manager to bid, schedule, and cast shotwork
Work with global and local heads of departments (HODs) to establish workflows and standard methodologies for CFX and rigging work
Troubleshoot creature rigging issues for artists in other departments
Mentor junior artists, as well as newly hired Creature TDs
Script utilities / tools / plug-ins in Maya and other DCCs
Make aesthetic choices on shotwork
Make bid estimates, which in turn influence hiring decisions
Participate in the recruitment process for the Creature team
Special projects as needed

What We’re Looking For

7+ years relevant professional experience with proven leadership experience, and a BA in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography, or related field; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience

High proficiency in body / facial rigging. Working experience with proprietary modular rigging systems as well as off the shelf Maya rigging tools

Deep understanding in anatomy and muscle dynamics. Good eye for aesthetics of body / face deformations

High proficiency in cloth / hair / flesh / rigid body simulations, Setting up, running, and troubleshooting cloth, hair, flesh surfaces, and fur / feather simulations

Troubleshoot creature rigging and pipeline issues for artists in other disciplines

Experience with look of simulated motions

Experience in both proprietary simulation engines as well as off the shelf software packages (Maya / Houdini) a bonus

Proficiency with Linux, Python, Maya

Positive demeanour and a phenomenal teammate, with good interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to learn quickly and assimilate new information

Basic proficiency in another area such as Modeling, Texture, TD, or Animation is a bonus

The hiring range for this position in Vancouver is C$156,700 to C$200,500 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.