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Senior Creature Technical Director Vancouver

Student-Friendly Entry-Level
Company

Disney Cruise Line - The Walt Disney

Location

winnipeg, Canada

Posted

June 05, 2026

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About This Opportunity

Become a Senior Creature Technical Director at Industrial Light & Magic in Vancouver, BC. This hybrid role focuses on advanced simulations in Houdini and Maya, blending on-site collaboration with remote flexibility.

In this position, you will set up and manage advanced simulations, troubleshoot CFX issues, and mentor entry-level artists. Your expertise in creature rigging, enveloping, and using scripting within Maya will be critical for optimizing the simulation performance. Additionally, you will take part in important reviews and meetings while leading special projects.

Key Responsibilities:
• Run advanced cloth, hair, and muscle simulations
• Troubleshoot pipeline issues for other artists
• Mentor and guide junior technical artists
• Script utilities in Maya for improved workflows
• Perform rigging and enveloping for creature assets

Requirements:
• 5+ years in relevant professional experience
• Proficie...