Creature Technical Director
Industrial Light & Magic
London, ENThis is a Full Time Job
Creature TD (all levels) London
Creature TD (all levels) - ILM London
Position Summary
We are looking for a Creature TD who reflects the innovative spirit, creative talent and passion for great filmmaking that define ILM.
Creature TDs are responsible for setting up and running flesh-surface, hair, cloth, rigid body simulations as well as being able to wrangle rigging and creature pipeline issues proficiently under the direction and guidance of their supervisors.
What You'll Do
• Simulate shots and sequences.
• Create simulation setups for cloth, hair, and muscle.
• Develop and maintain animation rigs.
• Debug and troubleshoot rigs , simulation setups and shots.
• Script utilities/tools/plug-ins in various software packages
• Document and share workflows and work as part of a team
What We're Looking For
• Experience in high-end VFX or animated features.
• Experience with cloth/hair/flesh simulation in houdini and/or rigging in Maya.
• Feature Film experience required.
• Proficiency in Linux and Python scripting.
• Experience in corrective sculpting and an understanding of anatomy.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills and a growth mindset.
• Experience with C++, mel, VEX,Unreal or other 3d software an advantage.
As part of your application please submit a demo reel, shot breakdown, or equivalent showcasing your work. A current resume is required.
This role is Hybrid, which means the employee will be required to work a minimum of 1 day on-site per week at a Company designated location, and occasionally from home
Additional Information
Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) is a division of Lucasfilm that provides visual effects for film, television, and other media. Founded in 1975 by George Lucas, ILM has been a pioneer in the visual effects industry, creating groundbreaking technology and techniques that have shaped the way stories are told on screen.
