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5/28

Visual Effects Artist

Remote Details

Festivals/Online

Film (Short)

Starts Jun 03

For 4 Week(s)

5/26

Visual Effects Artist

New York, NY Details

Digital

Starts Jun 07

For 3 Day(s)

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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.

5/31

Staff Production Engineer - Platform

Vancouver, Canada Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

Who We Are:

*** , founded in 1975 by George Lucas, has created some of the most iconic moments in motion picture history. From Star Wars to Jurassic Park, Pirates of the Caribbean, Transformers, The Avengers, theme park rides and interactive experiences, ILM continues to expand the possibilities of what visual entertainment can be.

ILM's Core Pipeline Department develops the ground-breaking technology that empowers our artists to create dazzling visuals. ILM's innovations have won 34 Scientific and Technical Academy Awards®. Today, we are 70+ visually-minded software engineers, working side-by-side with over a thousand digital artists in a fast-paced, intensely collaborative, creative film production environment, across *** in San Francisco, Vancouver, London, Sydney, and Mumbai.

Summary of the Role:

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

We seek engineers to join our Platform Team and help us develop tools and services that support production techniques across all areas of visual effects, feature animation, and real-time content production.

We welcome engineers with a passion for applying the latest machine learning technology to these challenges and more!

At ILM, a good idea is a good idea, regardless of where it comes from! Do you thrive in a creative environment? Do you enjoy sharing knowledge and learning from others? If you love art, technology, and movies, then this might be the role you're looking for.

ILM strives to be an inclusive environment, and the Core Pipeline group embraces promising individuals with a variety backgrounds and experiences.

What You'll Do:

Work with engineers across all of ILM's *** , splitting time *** ween long-term software development projects and day-to-day artist support, consultation, and problem-solving.
Collaborate with R&D teams in developing and deploying the next generation of machine-learning-based tools wherever applicable.
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) and Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) practices.
Continuously improve our application infrastructure and processes.
Drive discussions about the future of the developer platform at ILM.
Provide support in the event of critical ser *** downtime.

What to Bring:

Knowledge of and/or eagerness to learn principles of visual effects, potentially with a specialty such as modeling, animation, lighting, rendering, image processing, etc.
Appreciation of software development principles: object-oriented design, test-driven development, source code management, build and release processes.
Experience with MLOps techniques, processes, and toolsets.
Expert knowledge of Python and the Linux environment.
Experience working with network and application protocols like NFS, TCP, gRPC and HTTP.
Experience with several relational or NoSQL technologies such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, Cassandra and Elasticsearch.
Experience building and operating 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.

Education / Experience:

BS or advanced degree in computer science or related field, or similar experience.
10+ years or demonstrated experience with professional software development and/or VFX production.

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The hiring range for this position in Vancouver is C$137,300 to C$175,800 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 full range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits, may be offered 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 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 (Vancouver) Inc. , 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.

5/30

Senior Staff R&d Engineer - All Disciplines

Vancouver, Canada Details

Full Time

Image processing, compositing, and rotoscoping, including depth estimation, image segmentation, generative in-painting, and plate relighting.
Simulating natural phenomena, rigid-body destruction, crowds and procedural animation.
Lighting, texturing, look-development, and layered material definition.
Modeling, rigging, and animation of bodies and faces, including soft-body dynamic simulation of cloth, hair, and flesh.
Tools, structures, and pipeline systems that define how artists assemble and manage massively complex 3D scenes, and user interfaces for authoring, validating, publishing, and tracking 3D and 2D data as it moves through a network of automated batch processes.

We welcome engineers with a passion for applying the latest machine learning technology to these challenges and more!

At ILM, a good idea is a good idea, regardless of where it comes from! Do you thrive in a creative environment? Do you enjoy sharing knowledge and learning from others? If you love art, technology, and movies, then this might be the role you're looking for.

ILM strives to be an inclusive environment, and the R&D group in particular embraces promising individuals with a variety backgrounds and experiences.

What You'll Do:

A little bit of everything! Develop innovative algorithms, craft artist-friendly user interfaces, optimize data management processes, and build special purpose content creation tools that handle large-scale photo-realistic visual effects production. Occasionally, you might work on shots alongside artists. You'll have an opportunity to lead teams and projects and i *** uence our development where appropriate.
Work with engineers across all ILM's *** , splitting time *** ween long-term software development projects and day-to-day artist support, consultation, and problem-solving.
Collaborate with commercial software vendors in developing and deploying the next generation of machine-learning-based tools wherever applicable.

What to Bring:

Proficiency in C++ and Python on Linux.
Knowledge of and/or eagerness to learn principles of visual effects, potentially with a specialty such as modeling, animation, lighting, rendering, image processing, etc.
Experience with Maya, Houdini, Katana, Mari or other commercial software applications is helpful, but a readiness to learn works as well.
Experience with machine learning techniques, processes, and toolsets.
Working knowledge of standard data formats: OpenEXR, OpenVDB, Alembic, USD, etc.
Enthusiasm for designing artist-friendly interfaces using GUI toolkits: Qt, PySide, QML, etc. You don't need to be a professional UX designer, but you should have a keen sense for how creative people use technology to work together in production.
Appreciation of software development principles: object-oriented design, test-driven development, source code management, build and release processes.
Experience leading and mentoring broad multidisciplinary teams and others around you.
Expert level knowledge and substantial experience developing in at least one of the above listed niches within this industry.

Education / Experience:

BS and/or advanced degree in computer science or related field, or similar experience.
Typically 15+ years or demonstrated experience with professional software development and/or VFX production.

JoinILM

The hiring range for this position in Vancouver is C$153,600 to C$196,700 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 full range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits, may be offered dependent on the level and position offered.

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

5/30

Senior R&d Engineer - All Disciplines

Vancouver, Canada Details

Full Time

Image processing, compositing, and rotoscoping, including depth estimation, image segmentation, generative in-painting, and plate relighting.
Simulating natural phenomena, rigid-body destruction, crowds and procedural animation.
Lighting, texturing, look-development, and layered material definition.
Modeling, rigging, and animation of bodies and faces, including soft-body dynamic simulation of cloth, hair, and flesh.
Tools, structures, and pipeline systems that define how artists assemble and manage massively complex 3D scenes, and user interfaces for authoring, validating, publishing, and tracking 3D and 2D data as it moves through a network of automated batch processes.

A little bit of everything! Develop innovative algorithms, craft artist-friendly user interfaces, optimize data management processes, and build special purpose content creation tools that handle large-scale photo-realistic visual effects production. Occasionally, you might work on shots alongside artists. You'll have an opportunity to lead teams and projects and i *** uence our development where appropriate.
Work with engineers across all ILM's *** , splitting time *** ween long-term software development projects and day-to-day artist support, consultation, and problem-solving.
Collaborate with commercial software vendors in developing and deploying the next generation of machine-learning-based tools wherever applicable.

What to Bring:

Proficiency in C++ and Python on Linux.
Knowledge of and/or eagerness to learn principles of visual effects, potentially with a specialty such as modeling, animation, lighting, rendering, image processing, etc.
Experience with Maya, Houdini, Katana, Mari or other commercial software applications is helpful, but a readiness to learn works as well.
Experience with machine learning techniques, processes, and toolsets.
Working knowledge of standard data formats: OpenEXR, OpenVDB, Alembic, USD, etc.
Enthusiasm for designing artist-friendly interfaces using GUI toolkits: Qt, PySide, QML, etc. You don't need to be a professional UX designer, but you should have a keen sense for how creative people use technology to work together in production.
Appreciation of software development principles: object-oriented design, test-driven development, source code management, build and release processes.
Extensive experience developing in at least one of the above listed niches.

Education / Experience:

BS and/or advanced degree in computer science or related field, or similar experience.
Typically 5+ years or demonstrated experience with professional software development and/or VFX production.

JoinILM

The hiring range for this position in Vancouver is C$122,400 to C$156,800 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 full range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits, may be offered dependent on the level and position offered.

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

5/30

Staff R&d Engineer - All Disciplines

Vancouver, Canada Details

Full Time

Image processing, compositing, and rotoscoping, including depth estimation, image segmentation, generative in-painting, and plate relighting.
Simulating natural phenomena, rigid-body destruction, crowds and procedural animation.
Lighting, texturing, look-development, and layered material definition.
Modeling, rigging, and animation of bodies and faces, including soft-body dynamic simulation of cloth, hair, and flesh.
Tools, structures, and pipeline systems that define how artists assemble and manage massively complex 3D scenes, and user interfaces for authoring, validating, publishing, and tracking 3D and 2D data as it moves through a network of automated batch processes.

A little bit of everything! Develop innovative algorithms, craft artist-friendly user interfaces, optimize data management processes, and build special purpose content creation tools that handle large-scale photo-realistic visual effects production. Occasionally, you might work on shots alongside artists. You'll have an opportunity to lead teams and projects and i *** uence our development where appropriate.
Work with engineers across all ILM's *** , splitting time *** ween long-term software development projects and day-to-day artist support, consultation, and problem-solving.
Collaborate with commercial software vendors in developing and deploying the next generation of machine-learning-based tools wherever applicable.

What to Bring:

Proficiency in C++ and Python on Linux.
Knowledge of and/or eagerness to learn principles of visual effects, potentially with a specialty such as modeling, animation, lighting, rendering, image processing, etc.
Experience with Maya, Houdini, Katana, Mari or other commercial software applications is helpful, but a readiness to learn works as well.
Experience with machine learning techniques, processes, and toolsets.
Working knowledge of standard data formats: OpenEXR, OpenVDB, Alembic, USD, etc.
Enthusiasm for designing artist-friendly interfaces using GUI toolkits: Qt, PySide, QML, etc. You don't need to be a professional UX designer, but you should have a keen sense for how creative people use technology to work together in production.
Appreciation of software development principles: object-oriented design, test-driven development, source code management, build and release processes.
Extensive experience developing in at least one of the above listed niches.
Experience leading and mentoring the team and others around you.

Education / Experience:

BS and/or advanced degree in computer science or related field, or similar experience.
Typically 10+ years or demonstrated experience with professional software development and/or VFX production.

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

5/30

R&d Engineer - All Disciplines

Vancouver, Canada Details

Full Time

Image processing, compositing, and rotoscoping, including depth estimation, image segmentation, generative in-painting, and plate relighting.
Simulating natural phenomena, rigid-body destruction, crowds and procedural animation.
Lighting, texturing, look-development, and layered material definition.
Modeling, rigging, and animation of bodies and faces, including soft-body dynamic simulation of cloth, hair, and flesh.
Tools, structures, and pipeline systems that define how artists assemble and manage massively complex 3D scenes, and user interfaces for authoring, validating, publishing, and tracking 3D and 2D data as it moves through a network of automated batch processes.

A little bit of everything! Develop innovative algorithms, craft artist-friendly user interfaces, optimize data management processes, and build special purpose content creation tools that handle large-scale photo-realistic visual effects production. Occasionally, you might work on shots alongside artists. You'll have an opportunity to lead teams and projects and i *** uence our development where appropriate.
Work with engineers across all ILM's *** , splitting time *** ween long-term software development projects and day-to-day artist support, consultation, and problem-solving.
Collaborate with commercial software vendors in developing and deploying the next generation of machine-learning-based tools wherever applicable.

What to Bring:

Proficiency in C++ and Python on Linux.
Knowledge of and/or eagerness to learn principles of visual effects, potentially with a specialty such as modeling, animation, lighting, rendering, image processing, etc.
Experience with Maya, Houdini, Katana, Mari or other commercial software applications is helpful, but a readiness to learn works as well.
Experience with machine learning techniques, processes, and toolsets.
Working knowledge of standard data formats: OpenEXR, OpenVDB, Alembic, USD, etc.
Enthusiasm for designing artist-friendly interfaces using GUI toolkits: Qt, PySide, QML, etc. You don't need to be a professional UX designer, but you should have a keen sense for how creative people use technology to work together in production.
Appreciation of software development principles: object-oriented design, test-driven development, source code management, build and release processes.

Education / Experience:

BS and/or advanced degree in computer science or related field, or similar experience.
Typically 2+ years or demonstrated experience with professional software development and/or VFX production.

JoinILM

The hiring range for this position in Vancouver is C$96,800 to C$123,900 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 full range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits, may be offered dependent on the level and position offered.

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.

5/22

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.

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About *** :

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

About *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise 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

Graphic Artist, Koaa

Colorado Springs, CO Details

Full Time

The Graphic Artist, at **** is responsible for designing and creating smart, modern, and clean creative solutions for our local, national, and corporate businesses

**** YOU'LL DO:

Conceptualize, and create best in class, strategically sound design solutions
Participate in the development of a project with a focus on efficiency, quality, and cost effectiveness
Translates and executes effectively against creative briefs
Communicates clearly with team members on timing, workload, and deliverables
Review artwork to ensure the project goals have been met to the highest standard
Perform additional duties as needed and assign

**** YOU'LL NEED:

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred
1 - 5 year's experience

**** YOU'LL BRING

Experience with multiple dimension animation
Proficient with one or more software programs preferred: Cinema 4d, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator/After Effects
Knowledge of *** production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods via visual ***
Experience with the following web applications is a plus: Adobe Dreamweaver and Flash
Knowledge of design art and techniques
Must have strong design skills and able to generate a project from concept to completion or work in concert with others
Excellent interpersonal skills are required as well as the ability to successfully work in a team environment
Detail-orientated with the ability to multi-task and prioritize under tight deadlines
Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including holidays, evenings, and weekends
Previous graphics and art production work with background in TV desired
Experience in live news broadcasts and quick delivery of deadline driven graphics

#LI-SM2

#LI-Onsite

COMPENSATION RANGE:
Annual Salary: $50,000.00 - $55,000

Pursuant to state and local salary transparency laws, the salary range posted is specific to candidates who will perform this work in Colorado.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:

A career path to grow your professional experiences
Full medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as certain other health and wellness benefits
Retirement savings plan with company match
Other key company benefits include disability accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life insurance, AD&D, ID protection, pet discount program, and employee assistance program. More details about timing and conditions of benefits eligibility and other plan terms and conditions will be provided upon hire.

If you are a current *** employee, please do not apply on this site. Please access our internal career site at Worklife > My Info > View Open Positions at *** .

*** ' COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:
At *** , we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that reflects the communities we serve. We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and make authentic connections. We foster a workplace culture that embraces each person's diversity, including the extent to which they are similar or different. *** leaders believe that an equitable and inclusive culture is not only the right thing to do, it is a business imperative. Read more about our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion at *** .com .

ABOUT *** :

The *** *** Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified *** company focused on creating a *** ter-informed world. As one of the nation's largest local TV broadcasters, *** serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets. *** reaches households across the U.S. with national news outlets *** News and Court TV and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Defy TV, Grit, ION Mystery and Laff. *** is the nation's largest holder of broadcast spectrum. *** is the longtime steward of the *** National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, *** ' long-time motto is: "Give light and the people will find their own way."

As an equal employment opportunity employer, The *** *** Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.

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.

4/19

Graphic Artist (temporary)

Atlanta, GA 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.

Your New Role...

The Graphic Artist position designs and produces still graphics for Live, News Programming. The position will communicate with producers, graphic supervisors, and other design team members to fulfill a range of requests. The ideal candidate is a strong multi-tasker able to prioritize and fulfill multiple daily news requests. The position produces high-quality design under tight deadlines while maintaining strict accuracy, visual clarity and meets technical standards.

Your Role Accountabilities...

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).

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].

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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.

4/18

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

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

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

About *** :

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

About *** :

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

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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.

3/5

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.

2/23

Generalist Supervisor - 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.

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

The Generalist Artist Supervisor oversees the day-to-day operations of their show team, ensuring that all the work is created according to the approved designs and visual style. They themselves have a high level of skill in creating photo-real environments and landscapes. They will partner with other discipline Supervisors as well as the Visual Effects Supervisor and Production Managers.

What You'll Do

Create beautiful original work quickly using live action footage, digital still photography, rendered computer graphic elements, and digital paint in a variety of software packages
Interpret and implement feedback with little-to-no supervisor direction
Supervise your Generalist team (internally and globally) to deliver the expected and desired work for the show on time
Review the work of each artist on a regular basis, approving shots and elements for submission to the director; mentor and support Apprentice and Jr. Artists and assist them with their shots
Work with your sequence Lead to test out tools and techniques before rolling out to artists
Attend bidding sessions with Production and provide precise and accurate bids
Collaborate with Talent management to provide performance feedback, recruiting, mentoring and maintaining positive morale

What We're Looking For

At least 5 years of relevant professional VFX experience and a college level diploma in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography; OR at least 7 years of relevant professional VFX experience in lieu of education
Proven ability in one or more CG techniques, including modeling, texturing, shading, lighting, look development, matte painting, or compositing
Excellent communication and team-orientated thinking
Demonstrated ability to quickly pick up new software
Fluent in some or all of these software packages: Photoshop, 3dsmax, Maya, Houdini, a ray trace renderer and 2d compositing software; comparable software experience considered
Good working knowledge of specialist tools and plugins like Multiscatter, Speedtree, etc.

The hiring range for this position in San Francisco is $160,100 to $210,100 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.

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.

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.

12/7

Associate Talent Manager

Sydney, Australia Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

The Associate Talent Manager creates a positive and supportive environment for the artist and production teams by building meaningful relationships with the teams they have been assigned. They support and partner closely with Talent Managers in managing the day to day operations in order to build strong and diverse teams. They work closely with project leadership in order to schedule and manage crew with an overarching focus on the long-term growth of artists through performance feedback and career development.

What You'll Do:

Partner with Talent Managers to create and foster a positive and constructive feedback environment with the goal of helping your teams grow and meet their short and long term career goals. Assists with collecting and drafting feedback and reviews.
Work closely with Talent Managers, Producers or project and department leadership to ensure projects have the right teams assigned for the project needs
In conjunction with Talent Managers assess any tactical capacity and utilisation challenges to proactively solve any short and long term issues. Keep all the relevant information up to date and accurate within our resource planning systems
Work closely with the Talent Coordinators to manage the administrative and logistical support for the artist and production team. This includes reviewing leave requests and timecards, collating surveys and mortems data, tracking employee milestones and other ad hoc tasks.
Create and maintain opportunities for employee engagement and positive morale amongst team members. Supports the Talent Managers strategies for long term planning
Collaborate closely with the Talent Management team to share knowledge and ensure consistent practices and approaches
Manage locally, but think globally as ILM collaborates with our *** around the world

What We're Looking For:

Candidates with 6+ years of relevant experience should apply. Experience leading people and looking to step up into a management role
Bachelor's Degree in film production, communications or equivalent preferred
Genuine passion for management and ability to create an environment conducive for all team members to excel
Proven scheduling and problem-solving skills and VFX knowledge are an additional advantage
Happy to take on a variety of responsibilities all contributing to the end goal of a positive team environment with high levels of self-motivation and proactiveness
Approachability to allow teams to comfortably discuss their challenges and successes
Must be able to work quickly, adjust to changes and effectively turn around reports and analysis in a timely manner.
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written along with administrative and organisational detail
Computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Suite
Previous experience in the VFX industry in a scheduling or other relevant role or other high-end computer graphics production environment is a plus

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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