Creature Technical Director - Expression of Interest
Company: The Walt Disney Company
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Posting Title: Creature Technical Director - Expression of
Interest Req ID: 10135051 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. The Creature
Technical Director rigs and envelops characters from heroes to
background creatures, vehicles and props in Maya. The Creature
Technical Director is able to wrangle rigging and creature pipeline
issues proficiently under the direction and guidance of their
supervisors; and has the ability to run flesh-surface, hair, rigid
sim, crowd, and/or cloth simulations. What You’ll Do Provide
rigging and enveloping in Maya for various vehicles, characters,
and creatures Run cloth, hair, rigid body, crowd, or muscle
simulations Troubleshoot creature pipeline issues for artists in
other disciplines Script utilities/tools/plug-ins in Maya
Participate in reviews, dailies, and department meetings as
required Mentor entry level artists Special projects as necessary
What We’re Looking For 3 years relevant professional experience and
a diploma in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography,
or related field; OR 5 years of relevant experience in lieu of
education Experience as Maya rigger for assets in digital
animation, visual effects, games, commercials Experience running
simulation shotwork Experience in corrective sculpting Knowledge of
anatomy and enveloping Positive attitude and team player Good
communication skills Nice to have: Experience with Massive or
Houdini crowd software C++ Basic proficiency in another discipline
- modeling, texture, TD, animation Proficiency with Linux Expertise
with Maya Experience with python scripting The hiring range for
this position in San Francisco, CA is $90,400 to $118,700 per year.
The base pay actually offered will take into account internal
equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s 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 - Studios, Rigging - Studios
Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal
Code: San Francisco, CA, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal
Code: Date Posted: 2025-10-21
Keywords: The Walt Disney Company, San Francisco , Creature Technical Director - Expression of Interest, Design, Graphic Design & CAD , San Francisco, California
