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6/3

Gaffer (With Gear)

Santa Rosa, CA Details

Graton Bistro and B-Side Production

Advertising

Starts Jul 09

For 2 Day(s)

6/3

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Ocean City, MD Details

Fox

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For 5 Day(s)

6/3

Grip

Ocean City, MD Details

Fox

Starts Aug 05

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5/20

Gaffer

Atlanta, GA Details

Corporate

Starts Jul 15

For 4 Day(s)

5/14

Gaffer

Eau Claire, WI Details

Corporate

Starts Aug 19

For 2 Day(s)

5/10

Lighting Designer (With Gear)

McLean, VA Details

Campus Tours

Film (Short)

Starts Jun 20

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4/18

Utility

Washington, DC Details

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4/26

Lighting Artist

Burbank, CA Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

We currently have an exciting opportunity for Lighting Artists to join our extraordinary, award-winning team at our Burbank, CA studio for Moana 2!

Our Lighting Artists are an integral part of the storytelling process, using their keen eye to manipulate color and light to emphasize shifts of mood both subtle and dynamic. We are looking for artists who thrive in a team environment. This includes the ability to share ideas and also to be open to ideas within the team.

What You Will Do
Lighting Artists are responsible for lighting, rendering, and compositing shots together with both character and environment renders into a final frame until it meets the vision of the Director, Production Designer, Director of Cinematography: Lighting, and Lighting Supervisors.

Lighting Artists present shots in a dailies environment, effectively communicate issues regarding their shots, and deliver top-notch work within production deadlines.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Understanding of color, contrast, and lighting design
Notable production experience with 3D lighting and compositing
A strong visual sense and the ability to distinguish subtle differences that affect the matching of elements crafted in multiple mediums
Strong knowledge of Houdini
Solid understanding of a node-based compositing system (i.e. Shake or Nuke) required
Global illumination lighting such as V-Ray, Arnold or similar experience required
Strong in-depth knowledge of Unix and/or Linux
Strong problem solving skills and a good eye required
Ability to work in a collaborative environment, taking direction from the Director, Production Designer, Director of Cinematography: Lighting, and Lighting Supervisors.

Education

BA in Art, Digital *** , Computer Science, related field or equivalent experience

Additional Information
A reel of visual examples of shots exemplifying work in this area is requested for review. Please include a resume and reel breakdown with your online profile.

The pay rate for this role in Burbank is $56.38 to $61.16 per hour, which follows the pay scale agreed upon in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: *** .

About *** Animation *** :

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

About *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise that includes three core business segments: *** Entertainment, *** , and *** Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with *** Pictures , which is part of a business we call *** Animation *** .
*** Pictures is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. *** fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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

6/15

R&d Engineers - All Levels Ilm London

London, United Kingdom Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

Position Summary

We are seeking talented R&D engineers at all levels to join our innovative and collaborative R&D team.

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 Research and Development (R&D) group 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.
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!

Responsibilities include:

Developing tools and production techniques across all areas of visual effects and feature animation production.
Developing innovative algorithms, crafting artist-friendly user interfaces, optimising data management processes, and building special purpose content creation tools that handle large-scale photo-realistic visual effects production.
Working with engineers across all ILM's *** , splitting time *** ween long-term software development projects and day-to-day artist support, consultation, and problem-solving.
Collaborating with commercial software vendors in developing and deploying the next generation of machine-learning-based tools wherever applicable.
Occasional shot work alongside artists
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.
Senior level roles will have people and\or project leadership responsibilities.

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

What to Bring:

Proven experience relevant to the level of role with professional software development and/or VFX production.
Proficiency in C++ and Python on Linux.
Knowledge of and/or a desire to expand your expertise in the 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 preferred, otherwise the ability to demonstrate a proactive learning attitude to support knowledge and\or skills ability.Experience with machine learning techniques, processes, and toolsets.
Working knowledge of standard data formats: OpenEXR, OpenVDB, Alembic, USD, etc.
A passion 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.
An understanding 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.
Applicable to Senior level positions: Leadership and mentoring experience is required.

Education / Experience:

BS and/or advanced degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent level of experience.

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

JoinILM

About *** :

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

About *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise that includes three core business segments: *** Entertainment, *** , and *** Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with ILM (UK) Ltd. , which is part of a business we call *** .
ILM (UK) Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. *** fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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

6/15

Staff Production Engineer, Platform-ilm London

London, United Kingdom Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

Position Summary

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.

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.
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.

Responsibilities include:

Working 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.
Collaborating with R&D teams in developing and deploying the next generation of machine-learning-based tools wherever applicable.
Working closely with development teams to ensure applications are designed for scalability, reliability, and performance.
Designing, deploying, and maintaining distributed, multi-region, highly scalable, and reliable services to improve developer productivity and experience.
Building and maintaining effective monitoring, logging, and alerting systems.
Implementing Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) and Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) practices.
Continuously improving our application infrastructure and processes.
Driving discussions about the future of the developer platform at ILM.
Providing support in the event of critical ser *** downtime.

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

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.
Demonstrable comprehensive experience with professional software development and/or VFX production.
Specialized skills and expertise that allow you to take a broad strategic perspective.
The ability to lead teams and projects.
Appreciation of software development practices: object-oriented design, test-focused 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 and/or advanced degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent level of experience.

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

6/8

Advanced Artist

Knutsford, United Kingdom Details

Full Time

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

Who We Are...

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

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

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

Job title

Advanced Environment Artist

Reports to

Art Director / Lead Environment Artist

As an Advanced Environment Artist, you will be expected to work alongside the Art Directors, Leads, Designers and other Artists within the studio on a day-to-day basis, applying your advanced knowledge of principles within a speciality or subset of Environment Art to create in-game environments compliant with game design both technically and aesthetically. You will be able to carry out tasks within your specialty quickly, efficiently and with minimal oversight.

You will be responsible for helping define the scope of work for assigned tasks, contributing original ideas towards all aspects of the project and may be involved in the planning and execution of project goals. You will work with the Art Director, Leads and other Artists to ensure consistency *** ween vision and implementation of environment assets

You will be an I *** uence on work product quality within the team and seek to improve the knowledge and performance of others. You will have some responsibility for helping define the scope of work for assigned tasks.

Your portfolio should demonstrate an understanding of key design principles and an excellent grasp of fundamental art skills.

Main Responsibilities:

Creating 3D models using packages provided (Maya, Z-Brush and Photoshop)
Creating and applying 2D textures - create and apply texture maps to the specification set by the Lead Artist
Lighting environments - ability to apply good lighting principles to all artistic output
Creating materials/shaders - Diff/Spec/Norm maps etc. and being responsible for the final look
Setup of dynamic lighting, post effects and basic scene animation via in-house editors
Highly adept at using software features to create game-ready, fully-optimised assets. Advanced ability to create and identify work product that respects game performance and engine integration constraints.
Depending on specialty, applies advanced techniques to game content work flows in order to execute responsibilities.
Advanced knowledge of tools and features of multiple software suites. Creates tools and/or works with engineering staff to create and improve tools.
Strong knowledge of the production pipeline. Able to provide recommendations to improve pipeline efficiency.
Attend regular reviews of their work (and present all concept and ref used)
Constructively feedback any concerns of design impact on level/work.
Determines technical or creative approaches and/or develops new or enhanced concepts, process and tools - and documents them.
Responsibility for facilitating the documentation, and updating of existing documentation, in relation to the software and processes utilised by the department.
Undertake relevant on-the-job training where required and keep up-to-date with industry advancements and technologies
Provide coaching to Artists and Junior Artists where appropriate and with direction from Lead Artist

Line Management Responsibilities:

Acts as a mentor and role model. Actively shares knowledge within area of expertise and i *** uences other related disciplines.
Provides training, guidance and/or direction to less experienced employees and reviews or provides feedback on their work.
Leverages advanced expertise to troubleshoot issues for self and others.
Check in with the Art team to monitor how their work is going and that they have all relevant information they need.
Assist the Art Director and Lead Artist in reviews of artwork created.
Communicate art direction from the Art Director when required to the Art team.

Skills & Qualifications:

Good demonstration of skills through CV/Showreel/Website or Art Tests
Excellent communication and organisation skills to manage relationships at all levels within the Company and externally.
Strong interest in mentoring and developing other members of the team.
Advanced working knowledge and proficiency in Maya, Z-brush and Photoshop
Proficient understanding of in-house tools and software used in development
Practical and methodical approach to both technical and creative problem-solving
Excellent artistic ability
Demonstrates dependability and commitment to projects / tasks
Flexible approach with the ability to adapt with change
Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines

About TT Games

Responsible for the best-selling and BAFTA-winning LEGO videogame series, TT Games is in the business of delighting children and grown-ups alike. With 30 years of success behind our studio, and as a valued part of *** Bros since 2007, we have incredibly exciting plans for future titles based on the world's biggest entertainment properties.

In late 2017, we were excited as TT Odyssey was established, founded by some of the leading talent in the mobile games industry. TT Odyssey is the Brighton based, mobile-focused arm of Traveller's Tales, designing from the ground-up a LEGO video game as a free to play mobile title.

We are always on the lookout for bright, talented and motivated people to join our AAA studio and to be part of everything we do, because we know it is the talent and dedication of our employees that has made our 30 years of success possible.

TT Games offers successful candidates a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Our work environment is inclusive, relaxed and friendly - one of the best things about working here is our fantastic people! We aim to support work-life balance, and some of the benefits we are most proud of include flexitime and other family-friendly benefits; discretionary bonus scheme; company pension scheme and life assurance. We also offer perks such as regular health and wellbeing activities (including on-site exercise classes), discounts on a wide range of company and partner products, free online training courses, complimentary fruit and a wide selection of drinks, social events and much more!

We expect high levels of ambition and innovation from our colleagues and an ability to flourish within the dynamic entertainment industry in which the company operates.
Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

How We Get Things Done...

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

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

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

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

5/31

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.

JoinILM

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.

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 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.

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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.

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

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.

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

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.

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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.

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.

5/24

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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5/3

Software Engineer -lighting & Materials

Burbank, CA Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

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

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

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

Projects Include

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

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

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

You will succeed in this role if you have:

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

Key Qualifications:

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

Bonus Qualifications:

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

Required Education

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

The hiring range for this position in California is $112,600-$151,000 per year based on a 40 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

About *** Animation *** :

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

About *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise that includes three core business segments: *** Entertainment, *** , and *** Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with *** Pictures , which is part of a business we call *** Animation *** .
*** Pictures is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. *** fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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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.

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.

7/15

Lighting Supervisor

Sydney, Australia Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

The Lighting Supervisor is responsible for leading a team of Lighting TD's and Leads to create, direct and reflect lighting and shadows that meet the creative direction and vision of the project. This role has shared accountability for the management and deliverables of the Lighting department utilizing research, development, and implementation of new techniques when necessary.

Primary Responsibilities:

Quality and artistic supervision of lighting with input from VFX Supervisor
Designs, implements and critiques generic lighting and compositing to help facilitate the creative "look" of the project
Determines the need and extent of mattes, paintings, effects and shaders for digitally composited shots.
Driven to regularly interact with the Producer and Director to understand the desired look as it relates to lighting for the production.
Deliver final shots to production and ensure final technical check is complete.
Tracking lighting continuity within sequences.
Participates as a Supervising team member in determining various design solutions; efficiency improvements and provides artistic feedback on a shot and sequence level to other team members of the production.
Coaches and guides the team of Lighting TD's to execute quality performance for the project.
Partners with Artist Management to guide artists' overall professional development, providing performance feedback, mentoring, assist with resolving performance issues and maintaining positive morale amongst the crew.
Attend all relevant meetings to promote effective communication throughout the production team.
Actively participates in the recruiting and staffing of the lighting team - assesses the work of prospective candidates for the hiring process.

Required Skills / Technical Competencies:

Extensive management experience of large teams (10+ individuals)
Ability to plan and execute complex 3D lighting scenes including working with layers and passes, doing complex comps and optimizing scenes and renders
Must be self sufficient
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written, verbal and interpersonal)
Highly proficient skills in technical problem solving
Demonstrable experience of mentoring and developing artists
Results-driven
Plans well and manages priorities
Stays agile and flexible
Thinks analytically and innovatively
Always curious and seeks new learning opportunities
Strong working knowledge of Linux, Python and shell scripting required.
Look development and/or shader writing preferred
Relevant knowledge of color theory, composition, lighting, aesthetics and how these apply to lighting and rendering in 3D
Strong working knowledge of various software platforms including Katana, Maya, Nuke, or any other high end CG or compositing software.
Knowledge of Clarice desirable but not essential

Preferred Skills / Competencies:

Some photography experience a plus (knowledge of composition, photography terms like depth of field, FOV, aperture, exposure, dynamic range)

Education / Experience:

6+ years' experience as a Lighting Supervisor or role with equivalent level of responsibility in VFX film or on CG animated projects
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Graphics or equivalent work experience
Experience working across different *** /locations and time zones

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About *** :

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

About *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise with the following business segments: *** networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive *** . From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with ILM (Australia) Pty. Ltd. , which is part of a business we call *** .

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

6/14

Compositor

Sydney, Australia Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

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

Primary Responsibilities:

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

Required Skills / Technical Competencies:

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

Preferred Skills / Competencies:

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

Education / Experience:

Minimum of 5 yrs of compositing experience in a feature film or commercial production environment.
Previous experience in look development and sequence supervision is ideal.

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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 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 (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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Visual Effects Coordinator

Burbank, CA Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

*** *** is looking for a positive and reliable VFX Coordinator to support and join the VFX team. Responsibilities include screening incoming calls, managing the calendar, meetings, extensive travel arrangements, expense reports, organizing, and handling reroute requests for the VP, VFX.
Successful candidates must have prior experience in film production and VFX.

Responsibilities:

Evaluate weekly Production Status Reports and perform comparative analyses of key shots and turnover/delivery dates with contracted information.
Liaise *** ween VFX Producer, studio executives, vendors, and attorneys to draft contracts for vendors and key VFX personnel. This includes gathering and reviewing all materials (bids, turnover, and payment schedules), and comparing contract language to previous contracts.
Manage and maintain the VFX Database of Supervisors, Producers, Vendors, and other key VFX crew worldwide (source: current resumes, vendor reels, e-mail correspondences, daily trade papers, and internet research).
Manage and track digital submissions to and from vendors during post-production.
Coordinate *** ween *** , filmmakers, and vendors to arrange VFX reviews for select shows.
Take notes at reviews, distribute notes to appropriate vendors, track shot progress, and ensure we stay on schedule for final delivery (for assigned films of VP, VFX).
Manage VFX shared folders for assigned films, update film files with appropriate updated reports and lists as well as change orders.
Updates master production calendar for assigned films of VP, VFX involving updates on turnover, shooting, and final delivery dates from vendors.
Special projects as assigned require analysis and reporting of work processed through executive's projects.
Acts as backup to department coordinator when needed to handle routing of purchase orders, invoices for approval, or other assignments as directed.

Requirements:

1+ years of experience in film production and/or Visual Effects (VFX).
Experience in managing a heavy-volume desk.
File Maker Pro knowledge is strongly preferred.
Excellent organizational skills, and ability to handle multiple projects under deadline pressure.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal with customer ser *** orientation and tone.
Handles incoming calls from vendors as needed; coordinates administrative projects as directed.
Available to work evenings as needed.
Knowledge of SAP procedures helpful
Knowledge of Concur and travel procedures is helpful.

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, California is $51,300.00 to $66,300.00 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 The *** *** :

For over 95 years, The *** *** has been the foundation on which *** was built. Today it brings quality movies, episodic storytelling, music, and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. The *** *** encompasses a collection of respected film *** , including *** , *** Animation *** , *** Animation *** , Marvel *** , *** , 20th Century *** , and Searchlight Pictures. It is also home to *** Theatrical Productions, producer of world-class stage shows.

About *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise that includes three core business segments: *** Entertainment, *** , and *** Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with *** Pictures Production, LLC , which is part of a business we call The *** *** .
*** Pictures Production, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. *** fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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

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Effects Artist

Bristol, CT Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

*** Creative Studio is a unit within the Content division of *** . Our staff comprises Animation, Edit, Visual Storytelling, Production Enhancements and Innovations, Creative Operations, and the Music group. We are the go-to destination to conceptualize, develop, and execute content creation across all domestic and international *** platforms.

The Lead Effects Artist is an expert in design and animation who supports daily edit sessions and long-range animation projects through the creation of enhanced visual content. This deadline driven role leads projects, establishes priorities with production partners and collaborators , embraces teamwork, pursues personal skills improvement, and provides training/ feedback .

Responsibilities:

Leads custom design and animation projects individually and as a part of the Animation FX and Animation team as a whole
Display creativity within productions, actively pursue and share creative solutions.
Must be an excellent communicator and collaborator who can pivot to new ideas quickly within a fast paced daily workflow environment.
Responsible for training others in After Effects skillsets in conjunction with animation and template workflows.
Maintain a knowledge of custom design, technology, and animation trends to stay up to date with the industry.
Develop creative opportunities with production partners and collaborators to ensure an efficient provision of resources and personnel to achieve desired results.
Write and provide feedback to AE trainees and management in training initiatives and project contributions.
Recommend adjustments as well as project needs while maintaining maximum creativity and flexibility.
Assist the team in implementing development initatives to improve creativity and competency of the editing staff.
Must have the ability to train and learn new techniques and software platforms that aligns with industry needs and trends.
Must have an expert knowledge to troubleshoot equipment and software issues.

Qualifications:

A minimum of 6 years of graphic design, animation or related experience.
Expert skills in Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator
Ability to work in a team under tight deadlines is critical.
Candidates must have expert computer background (MS Office, Slack, Work Front, file formatting, etc.)
Expert communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Flexibility to work overtime and alter shifts/days off to accommodate projects and departmental objectives.

Preferred Qualifications:

Cinema4D or Maya experience
Has in-depth understanding/background in non-linear editing.
Has in-depth knowledge and can further develop in graphic design and manipulation.
Expert understanding of custom graphic design creation.
Knowledge of PC or Mac operating systems.
Bilingual (written and spoken) in both English and Spanish.

Required Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Post Production, Communications, Graphic Design, Animation, Journalism, or related field
Vocational School or related experience

Additional Information:

This is an onsite position in Bristol, CT

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About *** :

Working at *** is unlike anything else. That's because we're always finding new ways to interact with fans - however and wherever they connect with sports. Every day we're doing things that no one has done, all in a dynamic culture where we defy odds and continuously outdo ourselves. When you have the latest technology, game-changing ideas and world-class talent on your team, every day is extraordinary.

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 *** Productions, Inc , which is part of a business we call *** .
*** Productions, Inc 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.

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