Creature Technical Director Job at Disney (San Francisco)

Creature Development Supervisor

We are looking for a Creature TD Supervisor who reflects the innovative spirit, ...

Location

India , Mumbai

Salary:

Not provided

Disney

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of relevant professional experience
Fluent in Maya
4+ years experience as Maya rigger for advanced hero assets in digital animation, visual effects, games, commercials
Experience producing CG characters and creatures for visual media
Experience in corrective sculpting, understanding of anatomy and enveloping
Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
Experience with Python scripting
Proficiency with Linux

Job Responsibility

Supervise teams for the set-up of creature pipeline, implementation and supervision of the creature technical director artist group including rigging, simulations (muscle, hair, plus simulations), destruction and crowds when applicable
Triage and troubleshooting related to assets/setups across disciplines
Troubleshoot technical issues and provide recommendations
Work with the technical management department to suggest technical advancements and tools to create efficiencies
Partner with the Production and Bidding team to create accurate bids and schedules
Delegate assignments and act as the creative, technical, and morale lead for the creature technical director team
Provide constructive feedback on crew performance, making recommendations and resolving issues
Mentor junior level and newly hired creature technical directors
Works with the Production team representative and Animation/Modeling supervisor to determine the creature set up requirements
Works with the CG Supervisor and R&D in the assessment of software needs and requirements for asset set-up and simulation

Immersive (Model and Texture)

The Digital Human Artist is responsible for the creation and management of photo...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Disney

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven experience in digital doubles creation, which could come from VFX, games, or other relevant industries
Strong modeling and texturing skills with an eye for presentation and lighting aesthetics
Capable of managing static facial expression poses
Familiarity with photogrammetry workflows and data processing
Strong understanding of anatomy and proportion for human likeness
Able to manage complex texture maps and multi-frequency displacement to achieve photorealistic surface detail
Collaborative mindset with excellent communication skills, able to work across departments
Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to troubleshoot, optimize, and maintain high-quality standards under tight production timelines
Open to exploring new technologies and approaches, while actively sharing knowledge and best practices with the team

Job Responsibility

Generate photorealistic hero digital doubles, taking ownership of modeling, texturing, and look-development workflows
Achieve accurate portraiture likenesses from any type of reference for conceptual approval
Work seamlessly with scan data or sculpt assets by hand to produce high-quality results
Explore and implement hybrid workflows, bridging VFX and real-time pipelines
Collaborate closely with Show supervision and creature technical directors to ensure consistency and excellence in achieving a photorealistic finish
Contribute to team development by sharing knowledge, supporting others, and helping refine workflows and best practices

Creature Technical Director

The Creature Technical Director rigs and envelops characters from heroes to back...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

90400.00 - 118700.00 USD / Year

Disney

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

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

Job Responsibility

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 offer

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

Creature Assistant Technical Director

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic artist interested in pursuin...

Location

Australia , Melbourne

Salary:

Not provided

Weta Digital

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Excellent communication and organizational skills
Experience with Maya, rigging and animation
Experience with simulation of cloth and hair
Solid problem-solving skills
The ability to multi-task and prioritize across multiple projects
Basic working knowledge of Linux

Job Responsibility

Provides support to the Creatures team and aids in the process of getting work through the production pipeline
Supports multiple shows at a time and serves to ensure animation and creature work is flowing smoothly from one department to the next
Troubleshoots and solves issues and directs questions and problems to the appropriate TD where necessary

What we offer

Diversity of work
Exciting development opportunities
Dynamic working environment
Thriving and supportive workplace
Welcomed, respected, supported and appreciated environment
Workplace experience that’s second to none

Fulltime

Creature Assistant Technical Director

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic artist interested in pursuin...

Location

Canada , Vancouver

Salary:

Not provided

Weta Digital

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Excellent communication and organizational skills
Experience with Maya, rigging and animation
Experience with simulation of cloth and hair
Solid problem-solving skills
The ability to multi-task and prioritize across multiple projects
Basic working knowledge of Linux

Job Responsibility

Provides support to the Creatures team and aids in the process of getting work through the production pipeline
Supports multiple shows at a time and serves to ensure animation and creature work is flowing smoothly from one department to the next
Required to troubleshoot and solve issues and direct questions and problems to the appropriate TD where necessary

Fulltime

Senior Character Artist

With multiple awards to our name, Larian Studios has proven that we’re dedicated...

Location

Poland , Warsaw

Salary:

Not provided

Larian Studios

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven experience as a Character Artist in creative industries
Expert knowledge of character modeling, sculpting, and texturing pipelines
Solid understanding of human and creature anatomy, form, and proportions
Strong proficiency in ZBrush, Maya or Blender, and Substance Painter
A strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality realistic character art
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment
Fluent in English, both spoken and written
Willing to work onsite in Studio

Job Responsibility

Create high-quality 3D character models based on concept art and design briefs
Sculpt, model, and texture realistic characters, creatures, and armor sets
Collaborate closely with concept artists, art directors, and technical artists to ensure characters meet artistic and technical standards
Optimize character assets for performance while maintaining artistic integrity
Provide feedback and mentorship to junior artists and help uphold the team’s quality bar
Contribute to character pipelines, documentation, and best practices
Work with animation and rigging teams to ensure proper deformation and functionality

What we offer

An international team of over 500 employees spread across 7 studios around the world, each of which have their own unique qualities, and maintain a small-studio feel
An open, collaborative environment where ideas are welcome and encouraged
A managerial team consisting of highly experienced game developers at the top of their fields
Sharing hobbies and passions with like-minded colleagues
Inclusive environment with many activities organized by the studios or the employees
Commitment to making the best game possible for the fans, including listening to community feedback

Fulltime

Senior Character Concept Artist

Naughty Dog is looking for a Senior Character Concept Artist to join our team in...

Location

United States , Los Angeles

Salary:

143700.00 - 179600.00 USD / Year

Naughty Dog

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong design skills with the ability to render realistic believable creatures, characters, mechanical characters and prop concepts using modern industry standard tools and techniques
At least 6 – 8 years of experience as a concept artist, working on at least one AAA title
Great capacity to receive art direction and perform well within a team setting – collaboration is a fundamental building block of our team
Very strong portfolio showing high quality concepts that demonstrate compelling design, composition and storytelling
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational and project management skills
Keen eye and strong foundational art skills to include form, lighting, colors, and composition
Knowledge of working with various 3D packages, used in concept work and in collaboration with other departments

Job Responsibility

Collaborates with Art Director and Game Director to create characters, props, visual effects, production callouts, high vision concept art and other visual guides and tasks as needed
Create pivotal content and mood boards and quick iterative sketches and mood board briefings to inspire exciting theme directions for the Game Directors
Work with Design, Character 3D art, Animation and Rigging departments to discuss production needs, technical logistics and build artistic solutions
Collaborate with 3D Artists by providing extensive paint-overs and call-out sheets
Work with outsourcing to provide feedback on the concepts and 3D models
Help mentor other concept artists and animators and collaborate to bring their vision to life
Sets “quality targets” for new or existing properties
Drives innovation of new artist pipelines, or new standards to improve artist productivity
Manage Miro board and network folder to keep tabs on the latest concepts and help streamline the production
Strengthen intra and inter-team communication to ensure the highest fidelity results

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Store Manager in Training

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connec...

Location

United States , Atlanta

Salary:

18.50 - 23.88 USD / Hour

CVS Health

Expiration Date

June 14, 2026

Requirements

Communicate well verbally and in writing to support and lead your team
Perform customer care duties to provide high levels of service
Execute merchandising strategies to support store sales growth
Manage the store inventory and assets to maintain profitability
Actively engage with your leader in Key Learning Experiences to support you on your path to promotion during the structured program
Support your store as management team member and lead in a manner that is consistent with CVS values and policies
Engage your colleagues in support of the company's purpose of helping people on their path to better health
Be willing to accept promotion roles with the market that you work in
Willingness to accept a promotion to Store Manager role at any location in the designated market
Ability to transfer to other CVS Pharmacy stores located within the designated market

What we offer

medical
dental
vision coverage
paid time off
retirement savings options
wellness programs

Fulltime

Creature Technical Director

Disney

Location:
United States , San Francisco

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
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Job Posted:
April 23, 2026

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