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Creature TD (all levels) - ILM London

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Set up and run flesh, hair, cloth and rigid-body simulations, develop and maintain animation rigs, debug rigs and simulation setups, and script tools/plugins. Collaborate with supervisors and team members, document workflows, and deliver VFX work for feature films.
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Job Posting Title:

Creature TD (all levels) - ILM London

Req ID:

10157562

Job Description:

Position Summary

We are looking for a Creature TD who reflects the innovative spirit, creative talent and passion for great filmmaking that define ILM.

Creature TDs are responsible for setting up and running flesh-surface, hair, cloth, rigid body simulations as well as being able to wrangle rigging and creature pipeline issues proficiently under the direction and guidance of their supervisors.

Position Summary

We are looking for a Creature TD who reflects the innovative spirit, creative talent and passion for great filmmaking that define ILM. Creature TDs are responsible for setting up and running flesh, hair, cloth, rigid body simulations as well as being able to wrangle rigging and creature pipeline issues proficiently under the direction and guidance of their supervisors.

What You’ll Do
  • Simulate shots and sequences.

  • Create simulation setups for cloth, hair, and muscle.

  • Develop and maintain animation rigs.

  • Debug and troubleshoot rigs , simulation setups and shots.

  • Script utilities/tools/plug-ins in various software packages

  • Document and share workflows and work as part of a team
     

What We’re Looking For
  • Experience in high-end VFX or animated features.

  • Experience with cloth/hair/flesh simulation in houdini and/or rigging in Maya.

  • Feature Film experience required. 

  • Proficiency in Linux and Python scripting.

  • Experience in corrective sculpting and an understanding of anatomy.

  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills and a growth mindset.

  • Experience with C++, mel, VEX,Unreal or other 3d software an advantage.


As part of your application please submit a demo reel, shot breakdown, or equivalent showcasing your work. A current resume is required.

This role is Hybrid, which means the employee will be required to work a minimum of 1 day on-site per week at a Company designated location, and occasionally from home

Job Posting Segment:

ILM London

Job Posting Primary Business:

ILM London

Primary Job Posting Category:

Rigging - Studios

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

London, United Kingdom

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-08-05

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