Senior Creature Technical Director (Simulations) - ILM Vancouver
The Walt Disney CompanyVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Posted May 6, 2026
112200 - 143600 CAD
Full Time
About the Company
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. Our mission is to entertain, inform and inspire people around the globe through the power of unparalleled storytelling, reflecting the iconic brands, creative minds and innovative technologies that make us the world’s premier entertainment company.
Job Description
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 role involves mentoring entry-level artists, troubleshooting pipeline issues, and participating in reviews and meetings.
Requirements
- 5+ years relevant professional experience and at least college level diploma in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography, or related field
- Experience setting up and running advanced simulation shotwork
- Experience in corrective sculpting
- Positive Attitude and team player
- Passion for the work
- Good communication skills
- Proficiency with Linux
- Expertise with Houdini
- Experience with python or VEX scripting