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Position Summary/Objective

The Creative Communications Department at *** operates within the corporate division, focusing on conveying the brand's message across various platforms. We collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure alignment with *** 's mission and values. Our work spans print, web, social *** , photography, and video while staying updated with current storytelling trends to engage audiences effectively. Our approach is driven by innovation and a commitment to delivering impactful content. We are a team dedicated to communicating *** 's message through modern storytelling techniques.

The Video Editor reports to the Creative Director and will be responsible for internal and external video content that is featured on websites, social *** and other marketing collateral.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Video editing and animation using Premiere Pro and After Effects.
• Creation of promotional videos, tutorials, and sizzles for *** .com, social *** platforms, and annual reports (DE&I, Sustainability, etc.).
• Script and storyboard development.
• Providing creative direction and support, including notetaking during shoots.
• Reviewing video footage and compiling highlights.
• Pre- and post-production communication with leadership, stakeholders, and clients.
• Ability to create long, medium and short length marketing materials for web and social *** .
• Preferred additional experience with designing printed and digital materials such as brochures, invitations, flyers, signage, posters, and evites.

Desired Experience & Competencies

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive under multiple deadlines while maintaining a collaborative team spirit.
• Fluency in Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Proficiency in Adobe Audition, PowerPoint, Keynote, Adobe XD, and HTML coding for websites and email is highly desirable.
• All applicants must provide a portfolio showcasing their work.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in video editing/animation and graphic design.

In accordance with applicable law, *** is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role if hired in New York City. The reasonable estimate, if hired in New York City, is $85,000-$100,000. Please note this information is specific to those hired in New York City. If this role is open to candidates outside of New York City, the salary range would be aligned to that specific location. A final decision on the successful candidate's starting salary will be based on a number of permissible, non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to skills and experience, training, certifications, and education. *** provides a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k), paid holidays and paid time off, employee assistance programs, and more.

In accordance with applicable law, *** is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role if hired in New York State. The reasonable estimate, if hired in New York State, is $85,000-$100,000. Please note this information is specific to those hired in New York City. If this role is open to candidates outside of New York State, the salary range would be aligned to that specific location. A final decision on the successful candidate's starting salary will be based on a number of permissible, non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to skills and experience, training, certifications, and education. *** provides a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k), paid holidays and paid time off, employee assistance programs, and more.

About Us

*** is a leading global, diversified *** , information and services company with more than 360 businesses. Its major interests include ownership in cable television networks such as *** , HISTORY, Lifetime and *** ; global financial services leader Fitch Group; *** Health, a group of medical information and services businesses; transportation assets including CAMP Systems International, a major provider of software-as-a-ser *** solutions for managing maintenance of jets and helicopters; 33 television stations such as ****-TV in Boston and ****-TV in Sacramento, California, which reach a combined 19% of U.S. viewers; newspapers such as the Houston Chronicle, San Francisco Chronicle and Times Union (Albany, New York); more than 300 magazines around the world, including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Men's Health and Car and Driver, and digital services businesses such as iCrossing and ****A; and investments in emerging digital entertainment companies such as Complex Networks. To learn more about *** , visit *** .com.

*** is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

We're looking for a creative and highly-skilled Senior Concept Artist to help us forge the creative vision on a brand-new AAA PC game. This is a unique opportunity to be at the heart of crafting and bringing to life worlds for one of *** 's first generation of internally developed original games.

As Senior Concept Artist, you will have a meaningful role to play in shaping and directing the world that we are creating. The ideal candidate is a well organized leader with a strong, hands-on background with a devotion for sharing and mentoring. You'll be responsible for generating a variety of industry leading AAA character and environment concepts, as well as help with game design elements for the project. You'll work with the development teams to create environments along with unique and compelling characters that exude personality and help push the visual style.

We're building the foundation for a small, but ambitious, team of creators who's primary goal is to create a game experience that our players want to repeatedly come back to; and as our Senior Concept Artist, you will be able to create, ship, and help run a game without any competing design constraints due to monetization

Quality is something that we are immensely proud to be aiming for, and we are looking at putting the right team together to help take us forward. We're looking for that group of leaders who are aligned with our core values, and care deeply about the experiences they create as well as the people they make them with. Those who bias towards action and are energized by the learning that comes with bold experimentation at an agile pace. As a part of *** , we strive to hire the best and value integrity, excellence, respect, inclusion, and collaboration.

Now is an amazing time to join *** as we seek to entertain the world. We have over 200 million paid members in over 190 countries, and we won't stop there

Responsibilities Include

• Be the artistic leader and take ownership for delivering high quality, distinction, and style for our environments
• Work closely with the Art Director and Lead Concept Artist to help drive the art style and evolve the vision of the project
• Collaborate with the art team to implement and maintain the creative vision for the game
• Develop the world that is worthy of a *** film/TV series
• Design characters, props, production callouts, system interacts, high vision concept art, color scripts, marketing material and other visual guides and tasks as needed to assist the development team
• Develop and maintain strong creative and collaborative partnerships across subject areas to help further develop the game
• Proactively contribute to drive the department and studio to the forefront of pioneering Games development

The Ideal Candidate

• Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience with 3+ years of it being in a senior artist role.
• Experienced in working with external outsource vendors (OS)Has an excellent understanding of art pipelines, dependencies, and overall scope of the project
• Strong communication skills and understanding of various art disciplines (animation, character, environment, VFX
• Experience designing detailed, modern and forward looking characters
• The ability to storyboard and help conceptualize character movement and VFX
• You can arbitrate sensitively *** ween creative desires and production requirements
• Excellent foundations skills, including composition, design, and color theory and advanced knowledge of human and animal anatomy.
• Ability to design for a range of art directions, from photo realistic to stylized.
• Strong ideation, brainstorming and documentation skills
• Ability to find creative solutions for technically challenging tasks.

Additional and Bonus Skills

• Good communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Experience with Zbrush and Maya
• Experience with Epic's Unreal Engine
• VFX concept experience
• Passion for gaming
• A passion and understanding of world building
• Strong portfolio that demonstrates a range of 2D and 3D concepts

Our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $100,000-$300,000.

*** provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are im *** tely entitled to flexible time off. See more detail about our Benefits here.

*** is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here.

Job Summary:

Animators, grab your reels and prepare to do the best work of your life!

Be part of the longest running animation team in history. Work alongside legends. Use your animation powers for good and touch the hearts of millions of people around the globe.

We want versatile CG Character Animators who show outstanding understanding of acting, appeal, entertainment, weight, locomotion, anatomy, and dialogue. If you're funny too, that's a plus. We want artists with a strong point of view who put a personal spin on their work.

All positions are based in our Burbank, California *** for Moana 2.

What You Will Do

• Effectively tell the story in a meaningful way through vibrant and compelling character acting and movement
• Create quality animation using digital tools for feature films and other related projects
• Receive assigned shots in sequence review with the Directors providing general guidance
• Plan shots with an understanding of story/character context
• Block animation using audio dialog track
• Clearly show performance ideas and shot blocking in Director review (animation dailies)
• Closely Collaborate with and take direction from Directors and Animation Supervisors in a feature film environment
• Implement changes and completely finish shots in accordance with production schedule
• Develop a solid understanding of vital production tools
• Maintain an open and professional demeanor regarding direction, changes and shifting requirements

Requirements

• A reel that is no more than 2 minutes in length of character animation that illustrates visual storytelling, believable expressions, emotional states, personality, appeal, entertainment, clear timing, weight, physics, balance, and staging
• Proficiency in Presto, Maya or equivalent software required

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in traditional hand-drawn, computer, or stop-motion animation a plus

Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

The pay rate for this role in Burbank, CA is $56.38 - $67.28 per hour, which follows the pay scale agreed upon in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: ***

About *** Animation *** :

Combining masterful artistry and storytelling with groundbreaking technology, *** Animation *** is a filmmaker-driven animation studio responsible for creating some of the most beloved films ever made. *** Animation continues to build on its rich legacy of innovation and creativity, from the first fully-animated feature film, 1937's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, to our 62nd animated feature, Wish, releasing November 2023. Among the studio's timeless creations are Pinocchio, Sleeping Beauty, The Jungle Book, The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Frozen, Big Hero 6, Zootopia, and Encanto.

About *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise that includes three core business segments: *** Entertainment, *** , and *** Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** '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 The Secret Lab , which is part of a business we call *** Animation *** .
The Secret Lab is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. *** 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.

Job Summary:

*** Animation *** has an exciting opportunity for Animators to join the team at our Vancouver, BC studio. Be part of the longest running animation team in history. Work alongside legends. Use your animation powers for good and touch the hearts of millions of people around the globe. We want talented CG Character Animators who show exceptional understanding of acting, appeal, entertainment, weight, locomotion, anatomy, and dialogue. We want artists with a strong point of view who put a personal spin on their work. Please note that relocation eligibility may be determined based on role and individual circumstance.

Responsibilities

• Effectively tell the story in a meaningful way through vivid and compelling character acting and movement
• Create quality animation using digital tools for feature films and other related projects
• Work closely with Directors and Animation Supervisors in a feature film environment:
• Receive assigned shots in sequence review with the Directors providing general guidance
• Plan shots with an understanding of story/character context
• Block animation, most commonly using audio dialog track
• Clearly show performance ideas and shot blocking in Director review (animation dailies)
• Collaborate with and take direction from Directors and Animation Supervisors
• Implement changes and completely finish shots in accordance with production schedule
• Develop a working knowledge of necessary production tools
• Maintain an open and professional demeanor regarding direction, changes and shifting requirements

Requirements

• A reel that is no more than 2 minutes in length of character animation that illustrates visual storytelling, believable expressions, emotional states, weight, physics, balance, appeal, entertainment, clear timing, and staging
• Ideally at least 2 years of production experience
• Proficiency in Maya or equivalent software preferred but not required
• Background in traditional hand-drawn, computer, or stop-motion animation
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

The hiring range for this position in British Columbia, Canada is C$100,300 to C$145,420 per year. This hiring range covers candidates who are considered experienced to expert level. 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 full range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits, may be offered dependent on the level and position offered.

About *** Animation *** :

Combining masterful artistry and storytelling with groundbreaking technology, *** Animation *** is a filmmaker-driven animation studio responsible for creating some of the most beloved films ever made. *** Animation continues to build on its rich legacy of innovation and creativity, from the first fully-animated feature film, 1937's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, to our 62nd animated feature, Wish, releasing November 2023. Among the studio's timeless creations are Pinocchio, Sleeping Beauty, The Jungle Book, The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Frozen, Big Hero 6, Zootopia, and Encanto.

About *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise with the following business segments: *** Entertainment, *** , *** Parks, and Experiences and Products. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** '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 *** Animation *** Vancouver Inc. , which is part of a business we call *** Animation *** .

Job Summary:

*** Animation is the creator of the Emmy award winning animation series Star Wars: The Clone Wars, as well as Star Wars Rebels, Star Wars Resistance and Star Wars: The Bad Batch is looking to hire an Animator to join our team.

This role is considered Hybrid, which means the employee will work onsite in our San Francisco office and occasionally from home.

The primary role of an Animator, is to support the Animation Director in the execution, and delivery of animated shot production. They need to have a thorough knowledge of the classical animation principles, and a strong grasp of an animation pipeline. The ideal candidate would be both an outstanding animator, and be able work with higher level direction. They should possess strong communication skills, a great work ethic, and be able to work well as part of a team

What You'll Do

• Create high quality character animation utilizing the classic principles.
• Need to be able to create believable characters and physicality of motion whether biped, quadruped, or any other type of creature.
• Work closely with the Animation Director and colleagues to develop animation cycles and animate key emotional or technical performances
• Work with the Animation Director and Supervising Director to help set the style, and look of the animation for key characters
• Consistently meet deadlines without sacrificing animation quality.
• Communicate as requested with external vendor to aid in development of any animation related tasks.
• Present completed shots to Animation Director for notes and/or final approval and address any notes given to achieve final approval
• Communicate with Animation Coordinator, and other production colleagues for due dates on all internal shot production.
• Will be asked to help polish and take in progress animation shots from our clients to the next level of performance.
• Test out new rigs to make sure that characters and vehicles are able to attain the high quality performances that we need.
• Test new software and methods of working to make sure we keep up to date with the latest animation technology.
• When requested, attend meetings with internal (ILM/ADG) and external studio development teams
• Work with the Animation Supervisor to collect footage of past episodes (CW/Rebels) to aid in current episode with any animation related tasks.
• Research, collect, and catalog reference imagery and videos as requested by Animation Supervisor that pertains to upcoming episodes and Animation Kickoffs
• Attend after hours animation kick-off meetings with overseas vendors as requested
• Attend animation dailies and assist production if needed to prepare the daily session

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years experience working as an animator on feature films, episodic television, or games.
• Demonstrated professional character animation experience in the entertainment industry. Showing command of weight, timing, and posing through key frame animation.
• Strong understanding of classic animation principles, as well as to create the full range of performances from the dramatic and powerful to the subtle.
• Experience in animating creatures, vehicles, and machinery.
• Proficient with lip-sync and facial animation.
• Familiarity with rigging of characters. Knowledge of modeling is a plus.
• Excellent communication, time-management, and organizational skills are a must.
• Expert knowledge of various software applications. Maya is a necessity. Technical expertise is a plus.
• Must be able to communicate to the animation crew and production team accurately and effectively.
• You have a Bachelor's Degree in [Film, Art, Animation] or related or you have gained that experience by working in our industry.

The hiring range for this position in San Francisco is $86,800-$112,200 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.

About *** :

*** is a global leader in film, television and digital entertainment production. In addition to its motion-picture and television production, the company's activities include visual effects, audio post-production and cutting-edge digital animation, interactive entertainment software, and the management of the global merchandising activities for its entertainment properties including the legendary STAR **** and INDIANA JONES franchises. *** Ltd. is headquartered in northern California.

About *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise with the following business segments: *** Entertainment, *** , *** Parks, and Experiences and Products. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** '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 *** Animation Ltd. LLC , which is part of a business we call *** .
*** Animation Ltd. LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. *** 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.

Job Summary:

The youngest of all of the ILM *** , the Mumbai studio leverages the expertise and technological know-how developed over 40 years at *** combined with the top artists and technicians in the region. Knowledge and culture flow freely *** ween the company's five *** and the global team shares tools and workflow allowing for seamless partnership on all projects.
As we grow ILM Mumbai, we are seeking a Compositor to join as one of the first members of the team and be a part of building the studio and its technology infrastructure.

The Compositor will combine live action and computer-generated elements into visual effects shots to realize the vision and creative direction of the client and Visual Effects Supervisor. They will also manage the aesthetic integrity and technical quality of the final image delivered to the client.

In order to be considered for this position you must provide a link to your reel along with a detailed shot breakdown.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work with the Compositing Supervisor and Visual Effects Supervisor to evaluate the creative and technical approach for assigned shots.
• Point person for either a sequence of shots, or defining a "look" being developed,
• Perform all tasks associated with the compositing process, including 2D tracking, matte extraction, layering of elements, and color grading on difficult shots.
• Maintain the overall look, color balance, and quality for assigned shots and sequences to create uniformity in all finished work.
• Create generic looks for other artists to apply.
• Work with artists from other disciplines.
• Independently provide solutions to technical and aesthetic problems, with minimal direction, and can handle the most difficult tasks under intense time pressure.

Required Skills / Technical Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of Nuke.
• Strong aesthetic skills in judging photo-realism and color.
• Strong communication skills.
• Can quickly learn new software and techniques.
• Ability to work gracefully under pressure to meet deadlines, and with minimal supervision.
• Strong sense of composition, color and design.
• Familiarity with using Linux systems
• Ability to write Nuke gizmos and/or plugins a plus.
• Python and/or C++ experience a plus.

Preferred Skills / Competencies:

• Ideal candidate has strong fine arts foundation skills, such as photography and photographic lighting.

Education / Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years of compositing experience in a feature film or commercial production environment.
• Previous experience in look development and sequence supervision ideal.

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This position is with *** Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC, which is part of a business segment we call *** .

*** Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC 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. *** 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.

About *** :

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 *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise with the following business segments: *** Entertainment, *** , *** Parks, and Experiences and Products. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** '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 *** Visual Effects (India) Private Limited , which is part of a business we call *** .

Job Summary:

The youngest of all of the ILM *** , the Sydney studio leverages the expertise and technological know-how developed over 40 years at *** combined with the top artists and technicians in the region. Knowledge and culture flow freely *** ween the company's four *** and the global team shares tools and workflow allowing for seamless collaboration on all shared projects.

Animators create high quality motion of computer generated characters, creatures and objects within a shot, using a variety of animation software programs, and working under the general supervision of Senior Level and Animation Supervisors.

What you'll do

• Responsible for the successful animation of a series of shots on a specific project.
  
• Collaborate with team members in determining various aesthetic solutions; provides feedback to other members of the production by attending dailies on a regular basis.
  
• Maintain or exceed a consistent level of productivity while meeting deadlines and producing high quality work
  
• Expected to "mentor" Entry Level Animators and must be able to support and assist them with their shots.
  
• Perform other tasks related to the creation of computer-generated animation.
  
• Occasionally provide animation references including video recorded performances as part of assigned shot work and to support the animation team
  

What we're looking for

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent in Traditional Animation and 3 years experience OR at least 5 years of experience working in cel, stop motion or computer animation.
  
• Proficiency with Linux desired
  
• Expert understanding of Maya, proprietary and other software programs
  

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About *** :

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 *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise with the following business segments: *** networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive *** . From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** '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 (Australia) Pty. Ltd. , which is part of a business we call *** .

Job Summary:

Position Summary

The Compositor combines live action and computer generated elements into visual effects shots that realize the vision and creative direction of the client and Visual Effects Supervisor. The compositor is ultimately responsible for the aesthetic integrity and technical quality of the final image delivered to the client.



Primary Responsibilities

• Alongside Compositing Supervisor and VFX Supervisor, evaluates creative and technical approach for assigned shots
• Performs all tasks associated with the Compositing process, including 2D tracking, matte extraction, layering of elements, and colour grading on moderately difficult to very difficult shots
• Maintains the overall look, colour balance, and quality for assigned shots and sequences to create uniformity in all finished work
• Ability to work collaboratively with artists from other disciplines

Education / Experience

• At least 3 years relevant professional VFX experience and at least a college level diploma in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography, or related field; OR, at least 5 years relevant professional VFX experience

Required Skills / Technical Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Nuke
• Strong aesthetic skills in judging photo-realism and color
• Ability to work gracefully under pressure to meet deadlines
• Strong sense of composition, color and design

Preferred Skills / Competencies

• The ideal candidate has strong fine arts foundation skills, such as photography and photographic lighting
• Familiarity with using Unix systems preferred
• Ability to write Nuke gizmos and/or plugins is a plus
• Python and/or C++ experience a plus

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About *** :

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 *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise with the following business segments: *** networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive *** . From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** '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 (Australia) Pty. Ltd. , which is part of a business we call *** .