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1/18

Senior Technical Artist, Games Studio (blue)

Los Angeles, CA Details

Full Time

We're looking for a creative, highly-skilled Senior Technical Artist to help us build a brand-new, AAA, multi-platform game.

As our Senior Technical Artist, you will help bridge the gap *** ween art and engineering. You will collaborate with studio leaders and directors in art and engineering to define workflows that support and optimize the creation of art assets. Throughout the development process, you will also contribute to shader authoring as well as performance evaluation and optimization.

We're building the foundation for a small, but ambitious, team of creators whose primary goal is to create a game experience that our players want to repeatedly come back to; and as our Senior Technical Artist, you will be able to create, ship, and 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

Partner with leads and directors to meet both visual and technical standards
Research, define, extend, and maintain DCC pipelines, processes, and workflows
Collaborate with artists, animators, engineers, and designers to implement tools and workflows
Identify and solve problems by inventing or building robust technical implementations

The Ideal Candidate

Minimum 7+ years of relevant experience
Experience developing and shipping one or more titles as Technical Artist or similar role
Extensive experience with Unreal Engine and familiarity with Lumen, Nanite
Good understanding of shaders and Unreal Enginel's Material Editor
Comfortable evaluating game performance and optimizing with Renderdoc or similar tools
Familiarity with procedural content generation with Houdini, Unreal PCG or similar
Expertise in Python and/or C++
Strong understanding of game engines and art integration pipelines
Ability to find creative solutions for technically challenging tasks
Collaborate with teams from various disciplines

Additional and Bonus Skills

Good balancing of visual aesthetics and technical skills
Experience working with early or unreleased game platforms
Understanding of lightweight production/team process
Passion for gaming

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 $200,000- $400,000

*** 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.

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

12/19

Lead/Advanced Technical Artist

Salt Lake City, UT Details

Full Time

Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.

Welcome to *** Discovery... the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are...

When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what's next...

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Avalanche is a *** Games studio located in downtown Salt Lake City nestled against the backdrop of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains. We've been in the video game business since 1995, creating interactive experiences for fans of the world's largest franchises.Join the team behind the blockbuster open world, action RPG Hogwarts Legacy as we create what's next!

Job Title: Lead/Advanced Technical Artist

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

About Avalanche Software: Avalanche Software has been developing epic, immersive gaming experiences for more than 20 years. With celebrated titles like the *** Infinity series and the critically acclaimed Hogwarts Legacy, we've established a culture that thrives on collaboration and values the input of every team member. Our commitment to embracing diverse perspectives ensures that our games resonate with our audience and remain true to our collective vision.

Role Overview: We are looking for a Lead/Advanced Technical Artist with strong Unreal
and Python/C++ experience to join our Salt Lake City studio. You will be part of a versatile tech-art team working with the latest technology developing a high-profile AAA title. You will develop solutions helping our studio work more efficiently and raising the quality.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist and support asset creators, engineers, and other technical artist by creating solutions, troubleshooting issues, developing tools, defining best practices and standards, and mentoring.
Involvement in all aspects of asset engine integration and
performance tuning.
Seek out opportunities for optimization and workflow improvements.
Work as a team with programmers, designers, animators, artists, and other technical artists.
Research and develop forward thinking technologies and tools.

Qualifications:

Strong Unreal foundation.
Experience developing Python and/or C++ tools within Unreal and other DCC applications.
Experience creating, troubleshooting, and optimizing complicate Blueprints.
At least 4 published games with 6+ years' experience in the industry
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and able to self-manage and
meet deadlines while setting a professional and collaborative tone.

How We Get Things Done...

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

The Legal Bits...

*** Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you're a qualified candidate and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at [Please reply using Staff Me Up].

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

5/23

Advanced Lego Technical Artist

Knutsford, United Kingdom Details

Full Time

Welcome to *** Discovery... the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are...

When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what's next...

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

TT Games was acquired by *** in 2007 and went on to develop the hit LEGO games franchise. The company is proud to continue its mission to be the leading publisher of interactive entertainment for young gamers and their families.

The Role:

As part of the LEGO Team, the successful candidate will work alongside the Character, Environment and Model Art disciplines at Tt Games. You will be responsible for the maintenance of the LEGO brick database as well as driving the visual quality of LEGO art on all current game platforms, including the integration of associated technologies into Unreal. You will need to have a proactive approach to tasks alongside a friendly and approachable personality, as you will often be a point of contact.

Main Responsibilities:

Maintenance and Development of Tt Games LEGO Brick Database.
Development and progression of the LEGO shader and material library.
Collaboration with Art and Design disciplines to maintain and develop workflows using the most up-to-date technologies available for manipulating and rendering LEGO bricks in Unreal Engine.
Liaising with stakeholders such as The LEGO Group and Tt Games Art disciplines.
Proactively use knowledge and experience to identify and solve problems before they affect the development team.
Assisting with other Technical Art solutions within the business should the need arise.

Required:

Deep understanding of PBR shading principals and lighting techniques.
Strong experience in content creation tools (Substance Designer, Painter, Photoshop, Maya, Houdini, etc.).
Able to use 3D and/or procedural techniques to create high-quality materials.
Excellent technical skills to manage assets that fit memory, design, and frame rate limitations.
Experience creating Custom Tools, Scripts and Shaders.
Excellent at both technical and creative problem-solving with a high attention to detail.
Proven Games industry experience, having shipped title(s) on current console generation.

Beneficial:

Passion for tools and pipelines with a focus on future areas and trends.
Comfortable working and developing in a multi-platform, multi-project environment.
Prepared to learn and/or develop new tools during pre-production.
A keen gamer and an appreciation of the visuals and user experience on all platforms.
Familiarity with The LEGO Group's bricks and their component parts.
Experience with source control programmes such as Perforce & SVN.
Use of production tracking tools such as JIRA & Co *** uence.

Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

How We Get Things Done...

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD
*** Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

If you're a qualified candidate and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at [Please reply using Staff Me Up].

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

5/24

Unreal Engine Artist

Miami, FL Details

Full Time

The Art & Design department at Televisa *** is seeking an experienced Unreal Engine artist to work with the Augmented and Mixed Reality team servicing our Broadcast and Streaming News division.

This position will require a creative and technical problem-solver that can work well under pressure, while providing dynamic solutions to the daily production of live and pre-taped programming. This position reports to the Sr. Manager, Graphics Technology.

ABOUT YOU:

You are collaborative, detail-oriented individual with a strong design sense , who has the ability to create realistic virtual studio and AR graphics with focus on real-world scale architecture.

You are an innovative and forward-thinking creative that thrives in a fast-paced environments.

YOUR DAY-DAY:

Collaborate with Senior Manager of Graphics Technology and other colleagues, to ser *** multiple news shows in the division.
Take initiative on projects and deliver innovative solutions for daily News shows, and special coverage.
Adhere to brand guidelines, while pushing creative boundaries
Work closely with producers, directors, and other graphics designers to incorporate design assets into motion graphics.

YOU HAVE:

Strong understanding of multiple aspects of the Unreal Editor including the creation of Blueprints, Sequencer workflows, Shaders, LiveLink, nDisplay and DMX.

Domain knowledge of layout/environment assembly, animation, lighting, or look development is a plus.
Expertise with live camera tracking, data recording, virtual cameras, or in-camera visual effects.
Ability to communicate complex technical issues to 3D developers and production managers.
Expertise with data-driven graphics, virtual cameras, and in-camera visual effects.
Experience in real-time graphics rendering.
Ability to apply experience and knowledge to help optimize Unreal engine deployment for virtual production, linear content creation, and live-broadcast workflows in real-world situations.
Incorporate logical design elements into environments

OUR BENEFITS:

Televisa *** believes that a happy, well-balanced employee is what makes our culture thrive. We offer a wide selection of perks and benefits including PTO; tuition reimbursement; wellness and employee support programs; 401K; and life and other insurance plans. This is all in addition to our comprehensive and competitive health benefits package featuring medical, dental and vision coverage options.

*** is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

5/24

Crowds Artist

Vancouver, Canada Details

Full Time

Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).

Job Summary:

*** Animation *** is looking for an inspired Crowd Artist, with strong artistic abilities layered on top of solid technical foundations, to work on populating our features with world-class crowds. They will be an essential part of the film-making process, utilizing a variety of assets and manipulating movement to match the project's style, and the Director's creative vision.

Hybrid and Remote opportunities for our Vancouver Studio are specific to remote work within the province of British Columbia.

Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain crowds technology and tools
Design and implement crowd character behaviors and set ups
Support the story by populating scenes with crowd character assets and animation
Strong problem solving skills, identifying opportunities to improve tool and pipeline efficiency
Team player, willing to collaborate with peers to address creative notes and resolve technical issues
Able to accurately communicate task estimates and consistently meet deadlines
Proactive and forthcoming with solutions and ideas, exhibiting openness to knowledge sharing

Resume/Demonstrated Skills Should Include:

Strong interest in Particle Systems, AI/Machine learning, or crowds system (agent/brain design, simulation, and behavior)
Experience with scripting languages such as Python
Experience with commercial graphics packages such as Maya and Houdini
Experience with the Linux or Unix operating system
Experience with Object Oriented programming such as C++ a plus
Experience with USD a plus
Knowledge of film language and demonstrates strong compositional skills
A refined eye for detail, natural movement and timing
Solid understanding of the production processes and pipelines of CG Animation, VFX, or Video Game productions
Understanding of rigging and animation techniques
Ability to work in a collaborative environment, taking direction well
Bachelor's degree in Computer Graphics, Computer Science, Engineering, and related fields, or equivalent experience

Visual examples of images exemplifying work in this area are requested for review. Additionally, please include a resume and reel breakdown with your online profile.

The hiring range for this position in British Columbia, Canada is C$112,370 to C$145,420 per year. This hiring range covers candidates who are considered 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 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 *** Animation *** Vancouver Inc. , which is part of a business we call *** Animation *** .

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

5/23

Associate Artist

Salt Lake City, UT Details

Full Time

Welcome to *** Discovery... the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are...

When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what's next...

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Associate Artist

About the position:

Avalanche, a division of WB Games Inc., is looking for an Associate Environment Technical Artist with strong Unreal, and environment development experience to join our Salt Lake City studio. You will be part of a versatile tech-art team working with the latest technology developing a AAA title. You will develop and improve solutions helping our studio work more efficiently and raising the quality bar with a focus on environment development and optimization.

Responsibilities:

Work with a great team focusing on technical aspects of environment troubleshooting and optimization within Unreal
Support artists in proper workflow and best practices
Stay abreast of current next gen technology and look for ways to incorporate new techniques to enhance visual quality and performance in our environments using Unreal
Create, troubleshoot and maintain Unreal blueprints and blutilities.
Seek out opportunities for optimization and workflow improvements
Work as a team with programmers, artists and other technical artists
Content integration in Unreal Engine

Qualifications:

Strong Unreal 4 foundation; integration and optimization of content, and blueprints
Preferred at least 2 published games, student projects are acceptable
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Passion for creating and maintaining high end environments
Desire to learn and understand performance optimizations
Knowledge of asset authoring packages including Maya
Able to work with the tech art team and art lead to meet deadlines while setting a professional and collaborative tone
Knowledge of Python a plus

How We Get Things Done...

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD
*** Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you're a qualified candidate and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at [Please reply using Staff Me Up].

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

5/22

Look Development Technical Director - Ilm London

London, United Kingdom Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

Position Summary

We are looking for Look Development Technical Directors who reflect the creative talent, collaborative mindset and passion for great filmmaking that defines ILM.
The Look Development TD is responsible for producing high-quality lookdev and shading for our CG assets, needing only initial direction and guidance from their Lead or Supervisor.

What You'll Do

Design and create the look of computer generated objects and scenes
Work closely with Lighting Supervisors and CG Supervisors to determine the best approach to solving CG challenges when developing the final look
Create efficient shader setups in order to optimise render farm usage
Create & maintain simple materials using the provided shading templates
Create & maintain custom hero materials and shading networks when necessary

What We're Looking For

Previous experience creating both hero assets & props in Look Development.
Demonstrable Lighting and Rendering experience within a VFX environment
Proven knowledge of real world materials
Proficiency with asset optimisation
Comprehensive knowledge of physically based rendering and shader models
Ability to work and communicate with texture and groom artists to get the best possible results
A strong grasp of geometry formatting, including but not limited to Primvars.
Ability to build and maintain complex shading networks with artist usability and user-interface support in mind
Knowledge of Katana is essential, Houdini and Maya beneficial
A good understanding of neig *** uring departments. FX, Texture, Groom, and Lighting
Excellent knowledge of Renderman and other unbiased rendering systems
Excellent aesthetic eye, anticipates potential problems and uses existing software knowledge to achieve the desired look
Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
Ability to prioritise tasks, manage time well, provide everyone with accurate time estimates on shot task completion
A thorough understanding of the VFX pipeline from modelling through animation, texturing, rendering and compositing
Ability to pick up new techniques and the ability to learn new software quickly and easily

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

JoinILM

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 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 ILM (UK) Ltd. , which is part of a business we call *** .
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. *** 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.

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

5/8

Graphics Coordinator (disney Branded Television)

Burbank, CA Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

*** Branded Television (DBT) oversees the development, production, & marketing for kids & family content under the iconic *** brand. Our content is found on *** +, *** Channel, *** Junior, & *** XD. Creative Marketing Motion Design Team is responsible for motion graphic design, branding, custom animation, & visual effects, for DBT's marketing & short form content. We are a team of creative professionals with a passion for visual storytelling.

In this role you will support the Creative Managers & Art Directors on a variety of projects. You will also be responsible for coordinating daily graphics requests from Writer Producers and interfacing with internal motion graphic artists. Conducting quality control, managing graphics deliveries & maintaining a vast motion graphics library are key responsibilities.

The ideal candidate is well organized, proactive, & good at notes, & has a strong passion for motion design & kids marketing.

Responsibilities:

Motion Design Production & Delivery

Assist the Motion Design Managers with daily graphics workflow, projects, and priorities
Book internal graphic artist and edit bay time for the Motion Design Team
Creates written requests for daily graphics projects and tracks progress
Acquire, research, and provide assets from our series and franchises for use in projects
A point person for vendor/designer relations
- Provide spec, style guide, and process support
- Field questions as needed
Responsible for full final quality control approval on package graphics and technical quality control for new design
Supports in the creation of After Effects project templates for graphic versioning
Communicate on a daily basis with our internal Writer/Producers.
Helps get clear direction on their graphic needs to produce/finish their spots
Deliver all final graphics produced to our external staging area for Editors to access.
Helps all Editors pull in the final graphics created per spot for their Edit timeline.
Final graphics packages will need a one sheet overview created to share with Writer/Producers and additional *** Teams (Social, Paid *** , Synergy...etc).
Reach out to all internal and external designers to have final collect builds organized and compressed for internal backups.
Helps us pull back all assets for future needs on refreshes, reissues or modifications for additional spots being created to repurpose assets.

Library Management and Organization

Enforce the naming convention, uniform organization, and intuitive accessibility of assets at our post facility, across internal servers, and hard drives
Track and collect all final projects and renders, confirm they are to spec and upload to our internal archive
Handles delivery of final assets to international and provide any information needed for global use
File management of our archive
- Supporting file cleanup and future optimizations including asset migrations
- Provide detailed metadata tagging
- Routine Deep Archival
Provides internal departments with support for existing graphic assets fielding questions to the Motion Design Team as needed

Basic Qualifications:

Minimum of 1 year coordinating experience in television production or entertainment marketing/promotions
Familiarity with asset libraries and prepared and willing to provide heavy asset library support
Familiarity and strong interest in motion design and post production with some prior experience
Highly collaborative with strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Proficiency in taking and compiling detailed notes
Displays excellent organizational skills
Ability to multi-task and prioritize their workflow in a fast paced environment
Steady demeanor in the face of shifting daily priorities and business climate
Positive can-do attitude with strong initiative and follow through
Working familiarity & knowledgeable of After Effects, Photoshop, & Illustrator Programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong interest in working in kids television and familiarity with the demographic
Minor familiarity with Maya, & Cinema 4D and associated file types
Mac Proficient
Working familiarity with FRAMEio, Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Keynote

Required Education:

Bachelor's degree

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $52,400 to $70,200 per year based on a 40 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. 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 National Geographic:

National Geographic Partners LLC (NGP), a joint venture *** ween *** and the National Geographic Society, is committed to bringing the world premium science, adventure and exploration content across an unrivaled portfolio of *** assets. NGP combines the global National Geographic television channels (National Geographic Channel, Nat Geo ****, Nat Geo MUNDO, Nat Geo PEOPLE) with National Geographic's *** and consumer-oriented assets, including National Geographic magazines; National Geographic *** ; related digital and social *** platforms; books; maps; children's *** ; and ancillary activities that include travel, global experiences and events, archival sales, licensing and e-commerce businesses. Furthering knowledge and understanding of our world has been the core purpose of National Geographic for 131 years, and now we are committed to going deeper, pushing boundaries, going further for our consumers ... and reaching millions of people around the world in 172 countries and 43 languages every month as we do it. NGP returns 27 percent of our proceeds to the no *** ofit National Geographic Society to fund work in the areas of science, exploration, conservation and education.

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 *** Cable Networks Group , which is part of a business we call National Geographic .
*** Cable Networks Group 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.

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

5/3

Software Engineer -lighting & Materials

Burbank, CA Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

At *** Animation *** we have a deep commitment to the philosophy that creativity inspires technology, and technology inspires creativity. Engineers in our Production Technology department are charged with developing and implementing new algorithms to solve unique and challenging problems for all of our animated content. We do this working alongside a user base that shares a collaborative environment with us and uses the code we develop daily.

We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our Production Technology team and elevate and support our animation pipeline focusing on our tools to author surface materials and lights, as well as our final frame rendering pipeline. Critical to this role's success is a passion for enhancing the way users experience content creation software.

In this role, you will partner with artists, technical directors, cross-team software engineers, and product designers. Specific responsibilities include visual design, development, and deployment of graphical user interfaces, tool development within multiple content creation packages, and support of our legacy software tools and libraries. This engineer will contribute to projects throughout their full lifecycle, from concept to launch and refinement, enabling innovative workflows inspired by our long-term vision for our animation pipeline.

Projects Include

Designing, prototyping, implementing and iterating on user interfaces for material and light authoring
Implementation of plugins for Maya and our proprietary DCCs for our Look Development artists
Design & implementation of new Houdini nodes, HDA's, and functionality for our Lighting pipeline within Houdini, including UI design and interaction using Houdini's available APIs
Support and enhancement for our rendering pipeline that converts our shot and asset data into renderable representations for our proprietary final frame renderer
Building new APIs to allow for artist-facing and data management tools to more readily create, edit, and access shot content
Supporting our productions by identifying and solving technical obstacles encountered by our artists

What does it mean to be a developer at *** Animation *** ?

Our engineers get the opportunity to work on the full stack of our tools, from developing the underlying algorithms through building intuitive artist-friendly interfaces
Work hand in hand with artists and a team of cross-site developers to make the tools we need for the incredibly complex characters/environments featured in our content
Develop on top of a highly performant, extendable in-house application framework
Develop new artist-centric interaction models using the latest hardware and technologies

You will succeed in this role if you have:

A keen eye for designing efficient and intuitive user interfaces
The ability to quickly produce clear, testable code
Understanding of the importance of performant solutions for user interaction
Excellent problem solving, troubleshooting and debugging skills
Ability to collaborate with team members across different disciplines including directly interfacing with stakeholders to understand requirements
Exemplary communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills, balancing the timeliness of solutions with their sustainability
Able to prioritize competing demands based on business value

Key Qualifications:

3+ years designing and developing complex user facing software, ideally in a studio environment or equivalent experience
Proficiency in C++, ideally C++11/14
Experience with scripting languages including Python
Experience designing and building clean interfaces with Qt or other UI toolkit

Bonus Qualifications:

Understanding of computer graphics foundational concepts, and algorithms
Knowledge of animation, graphics techniques and algorithms
Experience with Autodesk Maya and/or SideFX Houdini
Masters in Computer Science

Required Education

BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.

The hiring range for this position in California is $112,600-$151,000 per year based on a 40 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. 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 *** 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 *** Pictures , which is part of a business we call *** Animation *** .
*** Pictures 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.

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

4/20

Lead Environment Artist

Knutsford, United Kingdom Details

Full Time

Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.

Welcome to *** Discovery... the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are...

When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what's next...

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

As a Lead Environment Artist you will be expected to lead the Environment art team and work alongside Designers, other Artists, Programmers and Producers on a day-to-day basis, conceptualising and creating a wide range of environmental artwork for our games that achieve the production and quality goals set for the project. You will also work closely with the Art Director in setting the style and quality standard for the games.

You will be expected to estimate timescales for your tasks in advance and deliver milestones as part of the development process. You should be able to show creative leadership to the Environment Art team, inspiring them to work to their potential and take pride in what they produce.

You will be an experienced and passionate individual who takes your career in environment art seriously. You will need to be extremely creative, but also able to apply logic and analytical thought to the medium. You will also be able to communicate your ideas well both verbally and in writing, and take pride in seeing your ideas come to fruition over the development process.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead a team of environment artists in helping create, place, and light environmental assets and terrains under the direction of the Art Director.
Attend reviews of work as required (with any info relevant to task - gameplay/block-out/ref/resources).
Have a strong knowledge of the production pipeline and be able to provide recommendations to improve pipeline efficiency.
Work with art leads to help guide and mentor other artists to improve the knowledge and performance of others.
Enthusiastically develop and improve skillset by keeping aware of industry trends and techniques, evaluating different products, and learning new software packages.
Regularly reviewing employee performance through appraisals and 1-2-1's to ensure performance targets and expected behaviours are delivered.
Assist in the recruitment and probationary reviews of new employees in conjunction with Art Directors and the Head of Art
Undertake relevant on-the-job training where required.

Required:

Highly experienced in creating environment art for video games.
Proficiency in Maya, Photoshop and UE4/5 or equivalent engine
Good demonstration of skills through CV/Showreel/Website or Art Tests
Excellent communication and organisation skills
Practical and methodical approach to both technical and creative problem-solving
Excellent working knowledge of content creation pipeline (modelling, UV, texturing, lighting, and Shaders)
Flexible approach with the ability to adapt with change.

Advantageous:

Comfortable working and developing in a multi-platform, multi-project environment.
Experience with source control programmes such as Perforce & SVN.
Use of production tracking tools such as JIRA & Co *** uence.
Experience of performance evaluation and associated tools.

How We Get Things Done...

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

The Legal Bits...

*** Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

If you're a qualified candidate and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at [Please reply using Staff Me Up].

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4/19

Graphic Artist (temporary)

Atlanta, GA Details

Full Time

Design/produce still graphics and other design elements as assigned by Graphics Supervisors.

Effectively evaluate and manage time, resources and deadlines to produce desired products both individually and as part of a team.
Work with Graphics Supervisors, co-workers and show production staff to determine needs and facilitate execution of projects.
Acquire and utilize knowledge of equipment operation, production techniques and engineering requirements.
Proactively makes effective use of downtime, reaching out to help co-workers or learning/enhancing skills as time allows.

Qualifications & Experience...

Degree from accredited art school with emphasis in graphic design, motion design or related field (illustration, photography, industrial design, visual communications) or equivalent work experience.
Displays outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with other teams under pressure.
Embraces working in a diverse, collaborative environment and is willing to train and assist other designers on various levels. Actively contribute to overall positive and creative atmosphere of the department.
Excellent computer, organizational and interpersonal skills required.
Expert level at Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc).

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

4/19

Graphic Artist (temporary)

Atlanta, GA Details

Full Time

Design/produce still graphics and other design elements as assigned by Graphics Supervisors.

Effectively evaluate and manage time, resources and deadlines to produce desired products both individually and as part of a team.
Work with Graphics Supervisors, co-workers and show production staff to determine needs and facilitate execution of projects.
Acquire and utilize knowledge of equipment operation, production techniques and engineering requirements.
Proactively makes effective use of downtime, reaching out to help co-workers or learning/enhancing skills as time allows.

Qualifications & Experience...

Degree from accredited art school with emphasis in graphic design, motion design or related field (illustration, photography, industrial design, visual communications) or equivalent work experience.
Displays outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with other teams under pressure.
Embraces working in a diverse, collaborative environment and is willing to train and assist other designers on various levels. Actively contribute to overall positive and creative atmosphere of the department.
Excellent computer, organizational and interpersonal skills required.
Expert level at Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc).

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

4/18

Groom Artist

Sydney, Australia Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

LM's Groom Artist Team sits alongside our Digital Model Shop and Creature Teams. Creating hair, fur and/or feather grooms for characters and creatures as part of the Creature / Character pipeline for high-end VFX projects.

Primary Responsibilities:

Creation of fur/feather/hair/environment grooms for characters, creatures and environments using a mix of off the shelf and ILM proprietary tools
Collaborate with Creature TD's to determine requirements and solutions for dynamics and layouts
Paint colour and specular maps for hair, fur and feathers
Work closely with additional departments in the Creature workflow including Modeling, Animation and Lighting
Maintains or exceeds consistent level of productivity while meeting deadlines and producing high quality work

Required Skills / Technical Competencies:

Proven experience within a high-end VFX facility
Demo reel and portfolio illustrating knowledge and experience in painting, illustration or design
Familiarity with film production; computer graphics
Attention to detail
Proven Groom skills within a high-end VFX production environment
Ability to learn quickly and assimilate new information
Good interpersonal skills

Preferred Skills / Competencies:

Good organizational skills
Grooming portfolio with creatures, digidoubles, and feathers
Ability to liaise with various parts of the Computer Graphics pipeline
Proficient in Maya, Houdini, Mari (preferred), Zbrush, Photoshop, or Bodypaint
Ability to navigate complex Computer Graphics pipelines
Texture/ Surfacing painting skills a plus

Education / Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts or equivalent with a strong traditional art foundations: including but not limited to figure drawing, concept art and illustration
5+ years relevant experience

JoinILM

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 ILM (Australia) Pty. Ltd. , which is part of a business we call *** .

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

4/16

Director

Sydney, Australia Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

The Director, Talent Management works closely with the Sydney Management team to develop and drive the talent strategy for the artist and production groups. This role plays a key role in shaping local strategies for show talent needs, development and mentorship of talent, CG-OH strategy and management, artist mix ratios, and diversity and inclusion. The role ensures that the training and recruiting teams have a clear view of what is needed across artist and production groups at all times.

This role reports to the Executive in Charge (EIC).

Direct reports: Talent Managers, Associate Talent Managers as assigned, Studio, PM.

Primary Responsibilities:

Overall management of the Talent Management team, including direct manager for Senior Talent Managers
Provides clear vision and strategy of focus for talent management teams
Partners with HR and Training to implement strategic talent development plans to support future shows' needs and larger studio strategic needs
In close partnership with the EIC, and in alignment with global strategy, drives strategic capacity planning and provides oversight for optimal artist mix in Sydney
Implement strategies to ensure an effective artist mix strategy and pipeline in our studio such as Jedi Academy
Identifies key internal talent to nurture and shape into future studio leaders
Leading the partnership with recruitment to ensure show and business goals are met, in partnership with the Producers and Human Resources
Ensures successful career development and performance management processes are maintained
Partners with our emerging talent team to contribute into talent initiatives with external training organisations and Government bodies
Participates in appropriate performance reviews as needed and contributes to the reviews when necessary
Actively promotes diversity and inclusion across all activities with the goal of creating the most diverse team possible within the business needs, to create a positive, inspiring, and supportive environment

Required Skills / Technical Competencies

Bachelor's Degree in Film, Art, Communications or related field or equivalent work experience required
Significant experience in relevant production and department roles at an entertainment production company. Strong production and people management skills required
Must have a specific understanding of visual effects techniques, scheduling and throughput
Strong production best practices and technology knowledge required
Must be a highly driven leader, a compelling communicator with a strong point of view and a proven ability to inspire and i *** uence others through diplomacy. Must be able to articulate ideas effectively
Strong communication, listening and people skills are essential. Must be an outstanding people manager/supervisor, mentor and collaborator
Excels at creative problem solving in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

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 ILM (Australia) Pty. Ltd. , which is part of a business we call *** .

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

4/4

Ilm Immersive Department Supervisor, Creature Dev

San Francisco, CA Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

This role is considered Hybrid, which means the employee will work 2-3 days onsite at a Company designated location and occasionally from home.

ILM Immersive is *** 's award-winning storytelling studio, pioneering a new era of interactive entertainment in virtual and mixed reality. Formerly known as ILMxLAB, the studio has close to a decade of unparalleled work across multiple platforms.

We are looking for a Department Supervisor of Creature Development to lead a team of exceptional artists by both personally setting the bar in terms of skill-level, and managing each artist's individual performance. This role is responsible for establishing the techniques and processes that bridge the gap *** ween experienced artists/animators and programmers through ownership of the character/prop animation pipeline and implementation of tools to efficiently facilitate the creation of animated assets.

Highly Skilled, Artistic Vision, Performance Management are key words for the Creature Dev Department Supervisor.

What You'll Do

Lead a team of real-time Creature Technical Directors ("TDs") in creating and supporting a complete character development pipeline to accomplish ILM Immersive's mission; develop and hone the team's skills to continuously raise the quality bar
Set the discipline's standard for artistic and technical excellence, efficiency and performance by creating exemplary work that meets project requirements, and providing training and guidance to direct reports
Collaborate closely with artistic directors, cross-functional peers and product owners to achieve the artistic vision of the director(s) and deliver the highest quality characters possible
Oversee the optimization of animated assets to achieve optimal scene performance in the 3D engine
Work with tools engineers to develop appropriate art pipelines, scripts, and plug-ins necessary to ensure the high productivity of the animators and artists; when the development of systems is required, contribute to the visual prototyping of tools, as well as R&D with systems programmers
Partner with Producers in the planning stages of proposed projects to advise on the scope of the work and resource requirements, and make recommendations accordingly; work with production to provide task estimates, track progress, and solve production issues that arise
Establish best practices and workflow for the discipline, and partner with other discipline supervisors to establish cross-functional workflow with other disciplines
Through continuing hands-on work on projects, maintain deep knowledge and user experience on workflow and tools; innovate discipline workflow and keep up to date on new tools/applications/trends in the industry
Collaborate with Talent Resource Managers on talent planning and casting artists to project assignments; act as hiring manager and liaise with the Recruiting team when new staff are needed; assist resource management in evaluating potential third-party production partners and collaborate with new partners to establish workflows
Engage in regular conversations with artists to give performance feedback, facilitate ownership over the TDs' respective specialties, gauge individuals' interests and support their career aspirations, including cross-functional skill-building; perform management duties such as annual performance reviews
Set the cultural tone & reinforce positive behavior within your group. Work with studio leadership to define and continually refine and shape ILM Immersive's culture
Define the discipline's 'Lead Artist' project role per project. Help project leads solve scope, workflow, etc. issues throughout the project as needed
Speak on behalf of the discipline in technology development discussions to ensure that new development aligns with the discipline's strategy and workflow

What We're Looking For

Undergraduate or graduate degree in game development, digital art, computer graphics, game design, or related field or equivalent experience
Minimum of 10 years experience in game development as a Character Technical Artist (or equivalent) and a minimum of 3 shipped/released AAA titles as a Lead artist
Expertise in Maya rigging techniques and experience with being responsible for supporting animation workflows and developing character pipelines and tools on a AAA product
Experience leading and mentoring artists and helping them develop and grow their skills
Artistic eye with advanced understanding of the creation & integration of 3D art & animation
Advanced working knowledge of all the DCC standard software (Maya, 3Ds Max, ZBrush, Photoshop, Substance Tools) and end-to-end content creation pipeline
Excellent technical knowledge and familiarity with AAA game engines, particularly Unreal Engine
Experience in tools and pipeline engineering utilizing Python, PySide/PyQt, and Maya API/Mel scripting
Experience with source control via Perforce or equivalent
Collaborative, team-player attitude: open & receptive to new ideas, constructive criticism, artistic direction and changes
Experience leading artists to meet deadlines and mentoring artists to help them develop and grow their skills
Strategic and analytical thinker with exceptional execution and problem-solving capabilities
Excellent communication skills, especially with regards to illustrating technical processes
Experience in and passion for real-time graphics and content creation for emerging platforms (XR, etc.)
Portfolio that demonstrates professional tech art experience in the following areas: programming, tools and pipeline building, content management and optimization, character modeling, rigging, and animation
Nice to have:
Computer Science Degree or equivalent experience programming in C# or C++
People-management experience
Experience being responsible for outsourced work

*A portfolio/reel submission - including a detailed breakdown of your work in each section - is required with all applications*

The hiring range for this position in San Francisco is $164,000 to $200,000 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 *** :

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 *** Ent Co Ltd, LLC Payroll Svc , which is part of a business we call *** .
*** Ent Co Ltd, LLC Payroll Svc 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.

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

3/30

Associate Vfx Producer - Expression Of Interest

San Francisco, CA Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

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 Associate VFX Producer is responsible for the planning, scheduling, production and delivery of specific shows with a focus on the highest standard of quality, delivery on time and on budget, under the direction of the Producers and in collaboration with ILM teams in other *** . Associate VFX Producer works across all shows and reports to the appropriate VFX Show Producer on a daily basis for show specific tasks.

What You'll Do

Creates overall shot schedules across all disciplines, for both shows, using ILM's best practices for scheduling; oversees implementation of schedule by guiding and directing coordinators, supervisors and leads as needed
Manage the production crew on a daily basis including directing coordinators and production assistants to ensure all show needs are met and that the studio as a whole is run efficiently and effectively
With input from Supervisors and show Producer, proactively identify and plan for work to be sent and ensure maximum utilization of artists at all times. Evaluate and learn individual artist strengths; help develop cross utilization of resources to promote an effective workflow.
Provide support for technical and creative issues that arise, to ensure work stays on schedule and optimal workflow is adhered to; proactively problem-solve and raise issues appropriately to ensure creative solutions are found in a timely manner
Using "Bids vs. Actuals" and financial reporting tools, track each show's performance on a weekly basis; proactively raise concerns, strive to find creative solutions and show improvement in a timely manner where possible
At times meet with clients to review scripts, breakdowns and storyboards for a specific project
Maintain overview of utilization using established departmental production management and tracking systems; participate in regular status meetings with Show leadership to determine upcoming crewing needs
Maintain close contact and collaborate with ILM department managers and department Supervisors regarding recruiting needs and crewing concerns
Promote a strong team feeling across all team members and strive for regular and consistent communication with teams to ensure feelings of goodwill and camaraderie
Anticipate potential production and/or facility problems and be a key contributor in reaching solutions

What We're Looking For

8+ years work experience in production to include strong working knowledge of post production techniques and terminology.
Proven track record of successfully working in Visual Effects Producer capacity on several major productions at a facility (6+ years)
Proven track record in bidding and client management
Excellent organization and interpersonal skills
Excellent computer skills including: Word, Excel, Google suite
Experience with databases and a wide range of production management tools (such as Shotgun, Filemaker Pro, MS Project)
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Must have proven excellence in effective scheduling

The hiring range for this position in San Francisco is $113,300 to $148,700 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.

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 LECL VFX Inc Payroll Svc , which is part of a business we call *** .
LECL VFX Inc Payroll Svc 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.

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

3/27

Associate Graphics Supervisor

Mumbai, India Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

Lead a specific Digital Artist group. Provide mentoring and individual training or professional guidance as needed for Digital Artists in the specific group.
Participate in show and annual performance reviews for digital artists in the specific group.
Provide career development guidance.
Work with department Production Manager and Director of Production Management in advising on promotion, layoff and hiring decisions to ensure the maintenance of the strongest Digital Artist group.
Work with Production Manager, producers and show supervisors in crewing assignments to ensure the portfolio of work on shows and strategic projects is accomplished efficiently and to a high standard.
Develop and maintain thorough knowledge of the individual skills sets of the Digital Artists in the specific department.
Participate in the bidding process for new and prospective shows to provide consistent technical oversight for your Digital artist department.
Participate in the recruitment of digital Artists. Involves reel and resume reviews, interviews and attendance of industry and school events.
Maintain a high level of proficiency in current tools and methodologies - both proprietary and 3rd party applications available on the market. Perform 'hands on' work on shows when needed.
Work with production managers and training department to develop curriculum and documentation for digital artist group.
Work with Director of Production Technology, tech team leads, R&D and show supervisors to determine and ad *** on the optimum technical approach for the specific Digital Artist group both for im *** te show needs and long term strategy.
Partner with Director of Production Technology to establish and enforce standard procedures for specific Digital Artist group across all shows.
Maintain constant communication flow with the digital artist group and act as an advocate for their needs as well as communication with them to obtain feedback and ensure that they have current information.

Education / Experience :

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Graphics
Significant post production experience including experience working as a CG Supervisor

Required Technical Skills / Competencies :

Displays exceptional developmental skills along with the talent and desire to continually restructure and enhance the production pipeline.
Expert knowledge of Linux and shell scripts and working knowledge of applicable software platforms.
A self starter with the proven ability to initiate and complete new projects. Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to juggle multiple projects, work with diverse personalities and work within strict deadlines.
Excellent organization and communications skills.

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 *** .

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

3/22

Training Coordinator

Sydney, Australia Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

As we continue to develop ILM Sydney, we are seeking a Training Coordinator to join the team and be a part of this exciting opportunity.

The Training Coordinator's primary emphasis is working with the local Studio Talent Group and Artist Management to support the training and education needs of employees. Services as a liaison and resources for trainees globally, local training team and coordination of all training needs.

What will you be doing?

Coordinates and performs general administrative and support duties for the Studio Talent Group, including working with the local STG team as well as the global STG teams to schedule courses and course attendees; scheduling conference rooms, classrooms, and theatres; researching and coordinating equipment moves/purchases and repairs/replacements; and maintaining records of e-mail and other training requests.
Coordinates Production training programming, including on-boarding and professional development classes.
Serves as a liaison *** ween trainees and the training staff, observing and communicating training needs and feedback to STG Leadership.
Prepares and orients new hires to the tech environment. Works with Talent Managers, trainers and mentors to establish training schedule for new hires.
Updates the Studio Talent Group website as needed.
Ensures instructional spaces are well-maintained and all equipment is functioning properly. Offers troubleshooting and technical support when needed.
Maintains training class database and calendar making sure all courses and events are entered and accounted for. Assists in the creation of reports and schedules for managers and department personnel.
Coordinates Enrichment training programming, scheduling sculpting and drawing classes as well as other artistic classes.
Assists with special projects as needed, including preparations for such events as the Speaker Series, Weeklies, and Disgraph.
Supports the Jedi Academy junior talent programs including Internships and Apprenticeships, as needed.
Supports New Hire Orientation scheduling, content and facilitation.

To be a contributing member of this team, you will have a mix of these skills:

Bachelor's degree is advantageous
At least 2 years of working experience in a fast paced, international environment
Experience within film production/post production and computer graphics preferred
Exceptional organisational skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise and handle multiple tasks
Excellent communication skills and ability to interact well with diverse personalities and take direction effectively.
Keen eye for detail, highly proactive and able to remain calm under pressure
Strong proficiency in G-Suite, Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
Experienced in coordinating events, projects, or large groups of people

JoinILM

At *** /ILM we believe that diversity, inclusion and belonging are integral to our company. We are at our best when our people at all levels reflect the vast life experiences of our audiences, and we thrive when ideas and decisions from all are valued and represented. If you are passionate about the role, but don't fit every criteria of the posting, we encourage you to still apply. We want to hear your story.

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 ILM (Australia) Pty. Ltd. , which is part of a business we call *** .

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

3/21

Visual Effects Artist

Helsinki, Finland Details

Full Time

Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).

Established in September 2022, Moonloot Games is a *** game studio located in Helsinki, Finland. We thrive to become a world-class games studio bringing a variety of delightful and deeply engaging original games to hundreds of millions of *** members around the world. As a part of *** , we strive to hire the best and value integrity, excellence, respect, inclusion, and collaboration.

We are looking for an experienced full-time VFX Artist and Animator with a strong sensibility for art and the technical ability to create visual effects and 3D animations. This position will work with the Art Director, Designers, and Engineering Team to bring innovative visuals to life in the Unity Engine and Blender.

As a VFX Artist and Animator at Moonloot you will...

Design dynamic VFX systems that add atmosphere and depth to environments and gameplay
Create animations for the environment and characters that bring the game to life
Maintain a given style across a variety of assets, and expand that style to fit the requirements of new assets
Recognizing what VFX and animations are needed, and supporting art vendors and engineers with VFX visualization
Designing, creating, and integrating VFX and animations from start to finish
Rendering loopable animations
You will work closely with the artists, designers, and engineers on the team, to develop, implement, set dress environments and cinematics with VFX and animations
You will be the link *** ween the artistic and technical teams and therefore it is vital that you are able to develop the needed systems and applications

Ideally, you are...

Available full time in Helsinki or open to relocate to Helsinki
Receptive to working independently and driving the visual style for the VFX and animations
Able to communicate ideas clearly and effectively
Self-starter willing to find solutions and ask questions when needed
A person with attention to detail and a desire to make excellent games
An artist proficient with Blender and Unity Engine

Skills & Requirements:

Portfolio demonstrating wide variety of VFX on mobile games
Shipped games as a VFX artist or animator in mobile games
Strong game design and communication skills
Experience in testing and debugging your own work, and solving problems and fixing bugs
Performance testing and optimizing VFX and animations for mobile platforms

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity of thought and background builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, color, place of birth, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military ser *** status, or disability status.

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

3/21

Senior 3d Game Artist, Games Studio

Helsinki, Finland Details

Full Time

Established in September 2022, Moonloot Games is a *** game studio located in Helsinki, Finland. We thrive to become a world-class games studio bringing a variety of delightful and deeply engaging original games to hundreds of millions of *** members around the world. As a part of *** , we strive to hire the best and value integrity, excellence, respect, inclusion, and collaboration.

We are looking for an experienced full-time Senior 3D Game Artist with a strong sensibility for art and the technical ability to create 3D art. This position will work with the Art Director, Designers, and Engineering Team to bring innovative visuals to life in the Unity Engine and Blender.

As a Senior 3D Game Artist at Moonloot you will...

Create textured, skinned and rigged environment and character models in low-mid poly geometry using Blender and in-house tooling
Maintain a given style across a variety of assets, and expand that style to fit the requirements of new assets
Recognizing what design requirements are needed for 3D models, and supporting art vendors and engineers with 3D visualization
Designing, creating, and integrating 3D models from start to finish
Rendering 3D assets for the game
You will work closely with the artists, designers, and engineers on the team, to develop, implement, set dress environments and characters with 3D assets
You will be the link *** ween the artistic and technical teams and therefore it is vital that you are able to develop the needed systems and applications

Ideally, you are...

Available full time in Helsinki or open to relocate to Helsinki
Receptive to working independently and driving the visual style for the 3D assets
Able to communicate ideas clearly and effectively
Self-starter willing to find solutions and ask questions when needed
A person with attention to detail and a desire to make excellent games
An artist proficient with Blender and Unity Engine

Skills & Requirements:

Portfolio demonstrating wide variety of 3D art on mobile games
Shipped games as a Senior 3D Artist in mobile games
Strong game design and communication skills
Experience in testing and debugging your own work, and solving problems and fixing bugs
Performance testing and optimizing 3D assets for mobile platforms

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

3/5

Effects Supervisor

Sydney, Australia Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

The Effects Supervisor is primarily responsible for leading a team of Effects Artists and Leads. This role works as a hands-on collaborator with the VFX and CG Supervisor to ensure that all delivered shots maintain ILM's rigorous standards and support the creative vision of the show.

What You'll Do:

Designs and creates complicated FX animation, procedural simulation, dynamic simulation, particle and fluid systems, and rigid body simulations.
Light and render FX elements and produce composites to showcase ideas
Develops and implements new techniques quickly and debugs complicated problems
Sets the standard by continually improving the efficiency, speed, and the quality of the team's output
Provide constructive and consistent creative and technical oversight and feedback on a shot and sequence level to the team
Partners with other discipline leadership in determining various cross department solutions, improvements and collaboration.
Coaches and guides the team of Effects artists to execute quality performance for the project.
Works with Production to bid, schedule, and cast shotwork.
Responsible for guiding the overall effects and simulations are on delivered schedule and budget.
Partners with Talent Management to provide artists with performance feedback, guidance, mentoring, resolving performance issues and maintaining positive morale amongst the crew.
Attends all relevant meetings to promote effective communication throughout the production team.

What We're Looking For:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Graphics or equivalent work experience.
Expert in Houdini software, and knowledge and experience in Python, Hscript or Mel
10+ year's production experience, also with experience in a leadership role in film visual effects
Proficiency with Linux, Unix,
Produced effects smoke, fire, explosions, water, clouds, steam, particle
Demonstrable experience of mentoring and developing artists
Strong communication skills to present to supervisors and mentor the artist team
Can develop small scale, show specific tools for non-FX TDs and other FX TDs

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 ILM (Australia) Pty. Ltd. , which is part of a business we call *** .

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

2/6

Senior Production Engineer - Platform

Sydney, Australia Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

Your role?
Core Pipeline is a globally distributed team that develops tools and workflows that act as the foundational infrastructure for ILM's creative departments at all of our locations around the world. We work closely with CG Production to create innovative tooling for *** management, publishing and asset management, developer platforms, and other core services. We work with all levels of artists and supervisors to create efficient, resilient, and artist-friendly software.

Within Core Pipeline, the Platform team provides the services, tools and applications that underpin the VFX pipeline. The Senior Production Engineer for Platform is engaged in architecting, developing, and maintaining the environment for the application developers to operate in. They will be a strong individual contributor and teammate, with an eye towards security, scalability, and reliability.

Do not let imposter syndrome hold you back from applying. Great people do not always tick every box. If you think you would thrive in this role, we encourage you to apply.

What will you be doing?
The Platform team covers a wide array of services and functions. As a Senior Production Engineer you may be required to do some or all of the following:
• Work closely with development teams to ensure applications are designed for scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Design, deploy, and maintain distributed, multi-region, highly scalable, and reliable services to improve developer productivity and experience.
• Build and maintain effective monitoring, logging, and alerting systems.
• Implement Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) best practices.
• Continuously improve our application infrastructure and processes.
• Drive discussions around the future of the developer platform at ILM.
• Provide support in the event of critical ser *** downtime.

To be a contributing member of this team, you will have a mix of these skills:
• Expert knowledge of Python and the Linux environment.
• Experience working with network and application protocols like NFS, TCP, gRPC, HTTP, etc...
• Experience with several relational or NoSQL technologies such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, Cassandra, ElasticSearch.
• Experience building and managing Kubernetes clusters in production.
• Experience with infrastructure as code such as Terraform, Ansible.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as ELK stack, Prometheus, Grafana, and Datadog.
• Knowledge of or expertise with SRE practices.
• Experience designing and implementing distributed systems in multi-region and hybrid environments.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Bachelor's degree, M.Sc, or Ph.D in Computing Science, or equivalent professional experience.

The following qualifications are a plus:
• Experience developing with C, C++, Rust
• Experience with message queuing systems such as RabbitMQ or Kafka
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
• VFX, Feature Animation or Episodic production experience
• Experience developing on Windows

Who we're looking for?
1. Do you have a passion for technology, systems design, and solving puzzles?
2. Can you drive projects through to completion, juggle competing priorities, and think on your feet?
3. Do you delight in creating ingenious solutions, brainstorming with a global team, and bringing fresh ideas to the table?
4. Are you an empathetic listener, a concise technical communicator, and love keeping stakeholders up to date?

Then yes, we're looking for you.

If you are a Senior Platform Engineer with a strong background in data-intensive systems and are looking for an exciting opportunity to make movie magic, we encourage you to apply.

At *** /ILM we believe that diversity, inclusion and belonging are integral to our company. We are at our best when our people at all levels reflect the vast life experiences of our audiences, and we thrive when ideas and decisions from all are valued and represented. If you are passionate about the role, but
don't fit every criteria of the posting, we encourage you to still apply. We want to hear your story.

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 ILM (Australia) Pty. Ltd. , which is part of a business we call *** .

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

2/1

Staff Production Engineer - Data Management

Sydney, Australia Details

Full Time

Work closely with development teams to ensure applications are designed for scalability, reliability, and performance.
Design, deploy, and maintain distributed, multi-region, highly scalable, reliable services to support publishing and storage management systems.
Continuously improve our application infrastructure and processes.
Lead projects and mentor engineers. Contribute to the development of the global team.
Drive discussions around the future of data management at ILM.
Provide support in the event of critical ser *** downtime.

To be a contributing member of this team, you will have a mix of these skills:

Expert knowledge of Python and the Linux environment.
Experience developing with Elixir or similar ser *** oriented languages
Expert knowledge of building and deploying reliable web services.
Experience with several relational or NoSQL technologies such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, Cassandra, ElasticSearch.
Experience designing and implementing distributed systems in multi-region environments.
A clear and concise communicator: able to keep end users informed of progress and managers informed of requests.
Experience and knowledge of working with event sourced systems.
Experience working with network and application protocols like NFS, TCP, gRPC, HTTP, etc...
Bachelor's degree, M.Sc, or Ph.D in Computing Science, or equivalent professional experience.
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
An ownership mentality.
Experience working with remote team members.

The following qualifications are a plus:

Experience with message queuing systems such as RabbitMQ or Kafka
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
VFX, Feature Animation or Episodic production experience

Who we're looking for?

Do you have a passion for technology, systems design, and solving puzzles? Can you drive projects through to completion, juggle competing priorities, and think on your feet? Do you delight in creating ingenious solutions, brainstorming with a global team, and bringing fresh ideas to the table? Are you an empathetic listener, a concise technical communicator, and love keeping stakeholders up to date?

Then yes, we're looking for you.

If you are a Staff Engineer with a strong background in data-intensive systems and are looking for an exciting opportunity to make movie magic, we encourage you to apply.

JoinILM

At *** /ILM we believe that diversity, inclusion and belonging are integral to our company. We are at our best when our people at all levels reflect the vast life experiences of our audiences, and we thrive when ideas and decisions from all are valued and represented. If you are passionate about the role, but don't fit every criteria of the posting, we encourage you to still apply. We want to hear your story.

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 ILM (Australia) Pty. Ltd. , which is part of a business we call *** .

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

1/31

Senior Production Engineer - Data Management

Sydney, Australia Details

Full Time

Work closely with development teams to ensure applications are designed for scalability, reliability, and performance.
Design, deploy, and maintain distributed, multi-region, highly scalable, reliable services to support publishing and storage management systems.
Continuously improve our application infrastructure and processes.
Drive discussions around the future of data management at ILM.
Provide support in the event of critical ser *** downtime.

To be a contributing member of this team, you will have a mix of these skills:

Expert knowledge of Python and the Linux environment.
Experience with several relational or NoSQL technologies such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, Cassandra, ElasticSearch.
Experience designing and implementing distributed systems in multi-region environments.
Experience working with network and application protocols like NFS, TCP, gRPC, HTTP, etc...
Experience and knowledge of working with event sourced systems.
Bachelor's degree, M.Sc, or Ph.D in Computing Science, or equivalent professional experience.
A clear and concise communicator: able to keep end users informed of progress and managers informed of requests.
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
An ownership mentality.
Experience working with remote team members.

The following qualifications are a plus:

Experience developing with or strong desire to learn Elixir
Experience with message queuing systems such as RabbitMQ or Kafka
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
VFX, Feature Animation or Episodic production experience

Who we're looking for?

Do you have a passion for technology, systems design, and solving puzzles? Can you drive projects through to completion, juggle competing priorities, and think on your feet? Do you delight in creating ingenious solutions, brainstorming with a global team, and bringing fresh ideas to the table? Are you an empathetic listener, a concise technical communicator, and love keeping stakeholders up to date?

Then yes, we're looking for you.

If you are a Senior Engineer with a strong background in data-intensive systems and are looking for an exciting opportunity to make movie magic, we encourage you to apply.

JoinILM

At *** /ILM we believe that diversity, inclusion and belonging are integral to our company. We are at our best when our people at all levels reflect the vast life experiences of our audiences, and we thrive when ideas and decisions from all are valued and represented. If you are passionate about the role, but don't fit every criteria of the posting, we encourage you to still apply. We want to hear your story.

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 ILM (Australia) Pty. Ltd. , which is part of a business we call *** .

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

1/11

Special Effects Supervisor

Sydney, Australia Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

ILM Sydney is seeking a VFX Supervisor to join the team and be a part of this exciting opportunity as we continue to expand our Sydney capability.

The VFX Supervisor has overall responsibility for delivering the client's vision of the project scope through direction of creative and technical approach of the studio team. The VFX Supervisor partners closely with the Producer and client-side stakeholders to deliver the project to the expected standard, on time and on budget.

Reports to : Creative Director - Rob Coleman

What will you be doing?

Creative Supervision

Given the complex nature of our work, a proactive approach to seeking creative solutions is highly valued, including but not limited to working collaboratively with the Creative Director and the broader VFX supervision team as necessary.

Serve as a key creative in Sydney from bidding through Production, determining methodology and approach to executing work and overseeing the work on assigned show, in collaboration with client-facing ILM VFX Supervisor as appropriate
Serve as client-facing ILM VFX Supervisor on shows that are run out of Sydney
As needed, may oversee live-action plate photography, even on shows not hubbed in Sydney.
Develop looks and give direction to artists on shots and assets, including aesthetic and methodological feedback
Mentor high-potential artists towards higher roles in the Studio
Facilitate creative discussions *** ween the Global Show Supervisors and artists

Studio Responsibilities

Partner with Director of Studio Operations to evaluate scenarios for different combinations of projects or sections of projects at ILM Sydney and to advise on consequences for utilization, capacity, recruiting, technology, training, facilities, etc. with the goal of delivering shows on time and on budget
Partner with ILM Sydney Director of Production to allocate and schedule studio resources, and leadership structures on projects and in within disciplines
Partner with ILM Sydney Director of Production and ILM Global *** management and producers to shape communication frameworks and procedures *** ween productions in all ***

Technology

Maintain close communication with ILM Global *** creative and technology leadership to ensure a consistent vision and approach for work and workflow
Partner with CG Supervisors and Leads to determine technical approach for projects and studio

Training & Human Resources

Help specific recruiting needs and goals for disciplines and skill levels and collaborates with Recruiting Department on sourcing, interviewing, and vetting candidates

Miscellaneous

As needed, represents the creative leadership at ILM Sydneyin *** , at conventions and presentations, in meetings with vendors, potential outsourcing partners, etc.

To be a contributing member of this team, you will have a mix of these skills:

Ideally 8+ years of relevant professional VFX experience and a degree in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography, or related field; OR at least 10 years of relevant professional VFX experience
At least 10 years' hands-on digital production experience
Proven track record of successfully working in a supervisory capacity on several major feature film productions (5+ years minimum)
A demonstrable blend of technical and artistic skills, preferably with experience as a Technical Director or Digital Artist
A portfolio demonstrating strong traditional or digital art skills
A reel demonstrating robust high-end feature film VFX experience
Experience with commercial VFX software including Nuke, Maya, 3DS Max, Houdini, Katana
Experience with ILM proprietary VFX software including Zeno preferred
Excellent organization and interpersonal skills

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 ILM (Australia) Pty. Ltd. , which is part of a business we call *** .

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

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