Studio: Industrial Light & Magic
Job Opening: Creature Technical Director (all levels)
Location: Sydney, Australia
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Advanced Hero-creature rigging and enveloping
- 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
Qualifications & Skills:
- At least 5 years relevant professional VFX experience and at least a college-level diploma in computer graphics, fine arts, design, photography, or a related field; OR, at least 7 years relevant professional VFX experience in lieu of education
- Experience with advanced hero asset rigging and enveloping in Maya, on realistic VFX and toon-style animated feature films
- Experience setting up and running simulation shot work
- Experience in corrective sculpting
- Experience with Houdini
- Knowledge of anatomy and enveloping
- Positive attitude and team player
