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Lead Creature TD - ILM London

Job ID 10153671 Location London, United Kingdom Business Industrial Light & Magic Date posted Jun. 11, 2026
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Position Summary


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

The Lead Creature TD is responsible for providing creative and technical guidance for the setup of assigned assets and the running of shots, collaborating with other departments as well as maintaining the overall quality for assets and shots.

What You’ll Do:

  • Work with the Creature HoD, CG Supervisor and Visual Effects Supervisor to evaluate and implement the creative and technical approach for assets and shotwork in the creation of rigs and simulation of cloth, hair, flesh.

  • Work with Production in the estimation of schedules, and in staffing requirements including assessing individuals skills and delegating work appropriately.

  • Review the crdev team’s asset and shot work aesthetically and technically and provide feedback.

  • Take the initiative and work independently to address and resolve specific technical and aesthetic problems with minimal direction.

  • Foresee potential issue, troubleshoot and implement proactive solutions to prevent disruptions.

  • Empower team members to collaborate inclusively, build community and a sense of belonging.

  • Be accountable and responsible for the morale of the people on your show and be forthcoming with the expectations of those on your show.

  • Participate in the recruitment process.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Experience in delivering quality work under pressure and strict deadlines.

  • Demonstrated experience in leading and mentoring a team, while fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.

  • Experience with the ILM crdev toolset and pipeline.

  • Extensive experience rigging in maya and/or setup and running of character simulations in zeno and/or houdini.

  • Good understanding of anatomy and for good character deformation.

  • Proficiency in using Linux systems and writing Python scripts.

  • Ability to work well under time pressure and be a team player with good interpersonal communication skills.

  • Have a deep understanding of the VFX pipeline

  • Collaborating within, across and outside your show, and using situational awareness to make timely decisions for your show with the studio and the company in mind at all times.

  • Must be performing at a minimum of a Senior level, with demonstrated leadership qualities as outlined above.

This role is Hybrid, which means the employee will be required to work 2 days on-site per week at a Company designated location, and occasionally from home.

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About Industrial Light & Magic:

Founded in 1975 by George Lucas, ILM is the leading effects facility in the world, serving the motion picture, commercial production, and attraction industries. ILM has created visual effects for over 325 feature films and has played a key role in seven of the top 10 worldwide box-office hits of all time and has contributed to 25 of the top 50. ILM has set the standard for visual effects, creating some of the most stunning images in the history of film. At the forefront of the digital revolution, the company continues to break new ground in visual effects, VR, AR, and Immersive Cinema.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with ILM (UK) Ltd., which is part of a business we call Industrial Light & Magic.

ILM (UK) Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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