Creature Technical Director Hybrid Role at ILM

Dormont Manufacturing Co

vancouver, bc, Canada
Full-time
Posted June 12, 2026

Job Description

Join ILM as a Creature Technical Director in a hybrid setting, focusing on character rigging and simulation. This role is an opportunity for future consideration within the company.

The Senior Creature Technical Director role is open for expressions of interest at ILM. This position requires a solid five years of professional experience in areas like animation or visual effects. You will be tasked with creating high-quality rigs and simulations while offering guidance to junior artists. Collaborative work and troubleshooting across departments will be essential for project success.

Key Responsibilities: • Create high-quality character rigs and skinning in Maya • Implement and run various simulations for animation • Assist in troubleshooting for other artist's needs • Mentor and develop junior character artists • Develop scripting utilities in Maya

Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience • Experience with Maya rigging and simulation set...