Position Summary Industrial Light & Magic (Vancouver) Inc., located in Vancouver, BC, the Senior 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 Senior Creature Technical Director is able to wrangle creature pipeline issues proficiently under the direction and support of their supervisors.What You’ll DoSet up and run advanced cloth, hair, rigid body, crowd, muscle simulationsTroubleshoot creature CFX and pipeline issues for artists in other disciplinesMentor entry level artistsScript utilities/tools/plug‑ins in MayaCreature rigging and enveloping in MayaSufficient knowledge of CFX techniques to optimize the performance of simulation setupsParticipate in reviews, dailies, and department meetings as requiredSpecial projects as necessaryWhat We’re Looking For5+ years relevant professional experience and at least college level diploma in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography, or related field; OR, at least 7 years relevant professional VFX experience in lieu of educationExperience setting up and running advanced simulation shotworkExperience in corrective sculpting. Knowledge of anatomy and envelopingPositive Attitude and team playerPassion for the workGood communication skillsProficiency with LinuxExpertise with HoudiniExperience with python or VEX scriptingNice to have:Experience with advanced hero asset rigging and enveloping in MayaC++Basic proficiency in another discipline - Modeling, Texture, TD, AnimationAs part of your application please submit a demo reel, shot breakdown, or equivalent showcasing your work. A current resume is required.The hiring range for this position in Vancouver is C$112,200 to C$143,600 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr