Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), founded by George Lucas in 1975, is seeking a Creature Technical Director to join their team in Mumbai. This role combines technical expertise with creative artistry in the field of visual effects and animation. The position involves working on high-profile film and entertainment projects, creating and managing character rigs and simulations for various digital assets.
As a Creature TD, you'll be responsible for rigging and enveloping characters, from hero characters to background creatures and vehicles, using Maya. You'll work under experienced supervisors to handle complex technical challenges in the creature pipeline, including flesh-surface, hair, rigid sim, crowd, and cloth simulations.
The ideal candidate brings 3+ years of professional experience in computer graphics or related fields, with strong expertise in Maya rigging and simulation work. You should have a solid understanding of anatomy, technical problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
ILM offers a competitive benefits package including health coverage, savings plans, and educational opportunities. The company has an impressive track record, having contributed to 25 of the top 50 worldwide box-office hits and continues to push boundaries in visual effects, VR, AR, and Immersive Cinema. This is an excellent opportunity to join a world-leading visual effects facility and be part of creating groundbreaking entertainment content.