Senior Creature Artist at ILM Vancouver

The Walt Disney Company (Germany) GmbH
Full-time vancouver, metro vancouver regional district Engineering
Posted:
June 13, 2026
Location:
vancouver, metro vancouver regional district, Canada

Job Description

Step into a Senior Creature Artist role at ILM, combining creativity and technical skills in a hybrid model. Focus on high-quality rigging and simulation projects alongside talented teams.
As a Senior Creature Technical Director, you will be part of ILM's dynamic Creature team. Your responsibilities encompass developing intricate rigs, overseeing complex simulations, and mentoring up-and-coming artists. Collaborate across disciplines while leveraging your expertise in Maya and other tools to tackle challenges in animation and visual effects.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop detailed and high-quality creature rigs in Maya
• Manage cloth, hair, and muscle simulations effectively
• Troubleshoot and support other departments' rigging challenges
• Guide and mentor junior artists professionally
• Create scripting tools to aid in production workflows
Requirements:
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience
• Proficiency in Maya, Houdini, and Linux systems
•...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: vancouver, Canada
Posted: June 13, 2026
Deadline: July 23, 2026