Senior Creature Technical Director - Expression of Interest San Francisco, CA, USA
Job Posting Title:
Senior Creature Technical Director - Expression of Interest
Req ID:
10103770
Job Description:
This posting is an opportunity to submit your resume for future consideration; this is not a role that is open at this time. We anticipate this role may be open in the future, but we are not actively hiring for the position. If you would like to be considered for this potential role, please submit your resume. If the role becomes available, you may receive an email or call from a recruiter.
Position Summary
We are looking for a Senior Creature Technical Director who reflects the innovative spirit, creative talent, production excellence, collaborative mindset, and passion for great filmmaking that define ILM.
The Senior Creature Technical Director is responsible for rigging and skinning hero to background creatures, vehicles, and props in Maya as well as setting up and running muscle, hair, rigid, and cloth simulations. The Senior Creature Technical Director is able to... wrangle rigging and creature pipeline issues proficiently under the direction and support of their supervisors.
What Youll Do
?Advanced Hero-creature rigging and skinning in Maya
Set up and run cloth, hair, rigid body, muscle simulations
Troubleshoot creature rigging and pipeline issues for artists in other disciplines
Mentor entry level artists
Script utilities/tools/plug-ins in Maya
Sufficient knowledge of Maya rigging techniques to optimize the performance of rigs
Participate in reviews, dailies, and department meetings as required
Special projects as necessary
What Were Looking For
5+ 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 education
Experience with advanced hero asset rigging and skinning in Maya
Experience setting up and running simulation shotwork
Experience in corrective sculpting; knowledge of anatomy and skinning
Positive attitude and team player
Passion for the work
Good communication skills
Proficiency with Linux
Expertise with Maya
Knowledge of creature simulation in Houdini
Experience with python scripting
Nice to have:
Experience with Massive or Houdini crowd software
C++
Basic proficiency in another discipline - modeling, texture, TD, animation
Experience with crowd simulations
The hiring range for this position in San Francisco, CA is $113,300 to $148,700 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidates geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
Job Posting Segment:
ILM San Francisco
Job Posting Primary Business:
ILM San Francisco
Primary Job Posting Category:
Character Simulations, Rigging
Employment Type:
Full time
Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
San Francisco, CA, USA
Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2024-10-10
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Senior Creature Technical Director - Expression of Interest
Req ID:
10103770
Job Description:
This posting is an opportunity to submit your resume for future consideration; this is not a role that is open at this time. We anticipate this role may be open in the future, but we are not actively hiring for the position. If you would like to be considered for this potential role, please submit your resume. If the role becomes available, you may receive an email or call from a recruiter.
Position Summary
We are looking for a Senior Creature Technical Director who reflects the innovative spirit, creative talent, production excellence, collaborative mindset, and passion for great filmmaking that define ILM.
The Senior Creature Technical Director is responsible for rigging and skinning hero to background creatures, vehicles, and props in Maya as well as setting up and running muscle, hair, rigid, and cloth simulations. The Senior Creature Technical Director is able to... wrangle rigging and creature pipeline issues proficiently under the direction and support of their supervisors.
What Youll Do
?Advanced Hero-creature rigging and skinning in Maya
Set up and run cloth, hair, rigid body, muscle simulations
Troubleshoot creature rigging and pipeline issues for artists in other disciplines
Mentor entry level artists
Script utilities/tools/plug-ins in Maya
Sufficient knowledge of Maya rigging techniques to optimize the performance of rigs
Participate in reviews, dailies, and department meetings as required
Special projects as necessary
What Were Looking For
5+ 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 education
Experience with advanced hero asset rigging and skinning in Maya
Experience setting up and running simulation shotwork
Experience in corrective sculpting; knowledge of anatomy and skinning
Positive attitude and team player
Passion for the work
Good communication skills
Proficiency with Linux
Expertise with Maya
Knowledge of creature simulation in Houdini
Experience with python scripting
Nice to have:
Experience with Massive or Houdini crowd software
C++
Basic proficiency in another discipline - modeling, texture, TD, animation
Experience with crowd simulations
The hiring range for this position in San Francisco, CA is $113,300 to $148,700 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidates geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
Job Posting Segment:
ILM San Francisco
Job Posting Primary Business:
ILM San Francisco
Primary Job Posting Category:
Character Simulations, Rigging
Employment Type:
Full time
Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
San Francisco, CA, USA
Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2024-10-10
Apply Now