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Responsibilities

A Previsualization/Rough Layout Artist creates sequences of shots that convey the story through the application of traditional filmmaking principles in a 3D computer graphics environment.

Job Duties

• Establish character blocking, camera positioning and animate camera movement.
• Create an animatic interpretation of the story reel.
• Ensure that the vision of the Director and Art Director are incorporated into the film where possible
• Work with existing storyboards, recreate and/or enhance story through cinematic layout of shots.
• May create rough pre-visualization models and environments to facilitate animatic work.
• Collaborate with the Editorial department to incorporate materials and animatic work into the production reel.
• Help guide the pre-visualization and layout work flow, tool and pipeline development with input and testing.
• Pre-visualize the look of the film - characters, locations, effects, look - in collaboration with the Art Department.
• Pre-visualize and layout sequences of shots that convey the story based on storyboards, story reel and/or script pages.
• Model, surface and rig pre-visualization and layout models, characters, environments, and effects.
• Optimize assets and scenes for real time interactive playback.
• Plan and prepare motion capture and camera capture sessions.
• Active participant at virtual shoots capturing motion capture data.
• Active participant at camera capture session capturing camera motion.
• Work in pre-visualization and layout on lighting, effects, rough character animation/blocking, camera motion, and rough editing.
• Motion edit motion capture and keyframe animation of characters.
• Deliver shot data to Final Layout Department that meet the need of production.
• Communicate with downstream departments to find solutions that facilitate the production process.

Qualifications/Requirements

Basic Qualifications:
• 3 years of computer graphics pre-visualization production experience
• Experience with motion capture based pre-visualization workflow
• Expertise in programs such as Autodesk Maya, Autodesk Motion Builder, Adobe Photoshop
• Expertise with editing software
• Moderate to advanced modeling, surfacing and rigging skills
• Moderate to advanced skills in effects animation

Additional Job Requirements:
• Must be willing to work in Glendale, CA
• Must be able to provide a reel/portfolio of work examples -- if available, include a web address when you submit your resume (if applicable)

Business Unit Overview
Avalanche, a *** Games studio, located along the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, has been in the video game business for 22 years. Acquired by *** in 2016, we are at the top of our game and in the midst of creating a new, open world, action RPG experience, set in the Wizarding World - Hogwarts Legacy! Come join us in imagining adventures and creating worlds together.

Opportunity Overview
The Job

Avalanche, a division of WB Games Inc., is looking for an Associate Environment Technical Artist with strong Unreal, and environment development experience to join our Salt Lake City studio. You will be part of a versatile tech-art team working with the latest technology, developing upcoming AAA title, Hogwarts Legacy.

The Daily

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

The Essentials

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

*** *** , LLC and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment 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.

Avalanche, a *** Games studio, located along the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, has been in the video game business for 22 years. Acquired by *** in 2016, we are at the top of our game and in the midst of creating a new, open world, action RPG experience, set in the Wizarding World - Hogwarts Legacy! Come join us in imagining adventures and creating worlds together.

The Job

Avalanche, a division of WB Games Inc., is looking for an Associate Environment Technical Artist with strong Unreal, and environment development experience to join our Salt Lake City studio. You will be part of a versatile tech-art team working with the latest technology, developing upcoming AAA title, Hogwarts Legacy.

The Daily

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

The Essentials

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

*** *** , LLC and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment 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.

Job Summary:

Marvel *** Visual Development Artists compose a small team of illustrators and designers that focus on delivering high quality concept art for the heroes, villains and key moments of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

They work closely with a project lead to understand the visual needs of the filmmakers and create highly detailed character design images and keyframes that help define the look of each film. Each artist is tasked with developing a series of character design images centered around a unique art direction and will be required to adjust the visuals based on feedback from the Directors and Producers. Additionally, artists will create dramatic and dynamic keyframe illustrations to visualize important story moments from the film.

This is an IATSE Local 800 position covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of live action film/games/animation experience as a concept artist.
• Master level competence of Photoshop, with a focus on painting.
• Z-brush/Keyshot/Cinema 4D experience a plus.
• Great at brainstorming, taking direction, collaborating and being part of a team.
• Interest/passion for Marvel superheroes.
• Experience telling stories through dynamic and dramatic keyframe illustrations.
• Experience communicating storytelling/blue sky ideas through image sequences, rough sketches, or 3d models.
• Experience developing highly realistic character designs with very focused art directions. Ability to explore multiple art directions.
• Ability to solve problems creatively in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to develop ideas through sketches, take feedback, and take the sketches to a high level of finish.
• Portfolio review will be part of the interview.

Additional Information:

Please note, this is an is an IATSE Local 800 position covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

About Marvel *** :

Marvel *** has created one of the most powerful brands by bringing memorable, life-changing storytelling to the world through incredible characters like Iron Man, Thor, Black Panther and Captain America. The Marvel Cinematic Universe multi-film franchises have redefined the genre in building a universe filled with creativity, innovation and collaboration. At Marvel *** , you will be part of a team that helps propel our legacy into the future with a vision as far-reaching as our stories.

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 Marvel Film Productions LLC , which is part of a business segment we call Marvel *** .
Marvel Film Productions LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. *** fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

Job Summary:

Description

Position at ILMxLAB

ILMxLAB builds immersive experiences for Virtual and Augmented Reality and other emerging platforms. Our mission is to tell stories in new ways that leverage real-time graphics on ultra high-end hardware. We combine techniques from film VFX production with techniques from the video game industry to produce real-time experiences of the highest fidelity.
We are looking for a real-time Character Art Department Supervisor to supervise a team of exceptional artists by both personally setting the bar in terms of skill-level, providing mentorship, and managing each artist's individual performance. This role is responsible for leading a team of Character Artists in creating visually stunning and technically performant characters that support the storytelling, animation and interactivity that make our experiences feel truly immersive.

What You'll Do

• Lead a team of real-time Character Artists to accomplish ILMxLAB's mission, through sculpting, modelling, UV mapping, texturing, material authoring and look development of visually stunning, high fidelity characters that achieve art direction and optimization goals, meet the needs of animation and rigging, and enhance the feeling of connection with characters in our experiences
• Set the discipline's standard for artistic and technical excellence, efficiency and performance by creating exemplary character assets that meet project goals, and providing training and guidance to direct reports. Develop and hone the team's skills to continuously raise the quality bar
• Oversee the optimization of character assets to achieve optimal scene performance in the 3D engine and handle troubleshooting the most complex character technical bugs
• Engage in regular conversations with artists to give performance feedback, 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 ILMxLAB's culture
• Partner 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
• Work 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 process and workflow for the discipline, and collaborate with other discipline supervisors to establish cross-functional workflow with other disciplines
• Keep up to date on new tools/applications/trends in the industry and how they can be applied to the character art discipline and workflow
• Define the discipline's 'Lead Character 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

• 8+ years professional experience as a Character Artist in games, film, feature animation, or related fields
• Has shipped AAA titles or feature films as a Senior Character Artist/Modeler or higher
• Advanced abilities in Maya, ZBrush, Photoshop, and Unreal Engine
• Experience with Substance Designer/Painter, and Mari
• Demonstrated success leading a team of artists on projects
• Experience working with a game engine and implementing 3D work into engine
• 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
• Passion for real-time graphics and emerging platforms (VR, AR, etc)
• Experience being responsible for outsourced work
• Previous management experience with Character Artists/Modelers is preferred

Solid portfolio showing the following

• Excellent understanding of human and animal anatomy, with examples of character and costume designs across multiple styles or genres
• Strong aesthetic appreciation for composition, proportion, mass and volume, light, lighting and color
• 3D sculpting and modeling abilities interpreting 2D concepts
• Strong paint skills, multi-layered materials and effective texture layout
• Clear examples of how to emulate real-world materials in CG while considering hardware performance
• An understanding of garment tailoring, cloth simulation and mesh construction built to deform in a realistic manner in real-time
• Examples of additional relevant techniques a bonus (Including facial blendshapes and correctives, pose space deformation shapes, animated wrinkles and normal maps, hair and fur, body kits and accessories)

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 ILMxLAB:

The pioneering spirit that inspired storytellers and technical artists to improvise, innovate and imagine a galaxy far, far away is built into the DNA of ILMxLAB - the new laboratory for immersive entertainment. The combined talents of *** , *** and Skywalker Sound are reinventing the way stories are told and experienced, connecting artists with their audiences like never before.

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 *** Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC , which is part of a business segment we call ILMxLAB .
*** Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, 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.

Responsibilities

A Previsualization/Rough Layout Artist creates sequences of shots that convey the story through the application of traditional filmmaking principles in a 3D computer graphics environment.

Job Duties

• Establish character blocking, camera positioning and animate camera movement
• Create an animatic interpretation of the story reel.
• Ensure that the vision of the Director and Art Director are incorporated into the film where possible
• Work with existing storyboards, recreate and/or enhance story through cinematic layout of shots.
• May create rough pre-visualization models and environments to facilitate animatic work.
• Collaborate with the Editorial department to incorporate materials and animatic work into the production reel.
• Help guide the pre-visualization and layout work flow, tool and pipeline development with input and testing.
• Pre-visualize the look of the film - characters, locations, effects, look - in collaboration with the Art Department.
• Pre-visualize and layout sequences of shots that convey the story based on storyboards, story reel and/or script pages.
• Model, surface and rig pre-visualization and layout models, characters, environments, and effects.
• Optimize assets and scenes for real time interactive playback.
• Plan and prepare motion capture and camera capture sessions.
• Active participant at virtual shoots capturing motion capture data.
• Active participant at camera capture session capturing camera motion.
• Work in pre-visualization and layout on lighting, effects, rough character animation/blocking, camera motion, and rough editing.
• Motion edit motion capture and keyframe animation of characters.
• Deliver shot data to Final Layout Department that meet the need of production.
• Communicate with downstream departments to find solutions that facilitate the production process.

Qualifications/Requirements

Basic Qualifications:
• 3 years of computer graphics pre-visualization production experience
• Experience with motion capture based pre-visualization workflow
• Expertise in programs such as Autodesk Maya, Autodesk Motion Builder, Adobe Photoshop
• Expertise with editing software
• Moderate to advanced modeling, surfacing and rigging skills
• Moderate to advanced skills in effects animation

Additional Job Requirements:
• Must be willing to work in Glendale, CA
• Must be able to provide a reel/portfolio of work examples -- if available, include a web address when you submit your resume

Job Summary:

Description

Position at ***

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 an out-of-the-box thinker who reflects the creative talent and passion for great filmmaking that defines ILM. The Virtual Art Department (VAD) bridges the gap *** ween Production Design and VFX. Working with the Production Art Department, the VAD Supervisor helms a team of artists that creates Real Time environments and assets for Virtual Production.

What you'll do

• Liaison with VAD clients directly to inform and direct creative choices.
• Supervise your team to deliver the expected and desired work for the show on time.
• Review the work of each artist on your team on a regular basis, approving assets and environments for submission to the art director.
• Mentor and guide the artists on your team and assist them with their work.
• Quickly create complex 3D Real Time assets (by doing model/texture, lighting) to realize the 3d environment builds.
• Interpret and implement feedback with minimal direction.
• Work with your Leads to define an optimal workflow for your team, specifying tool and pipeline needs.
• 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.
• Be able to troubleshoot technical problems with environments and ensure they are ready for client reviews.

What we're looking for

• A strong foundation in photo-realistic, traditional, or digital art skills with an emphasis on landscapes and interiors.
• Experience using the Unreal engine and a demonstrated ability to quickly pick up new software.
• Comfortable with client communication and proven track record of successful client and vendor partnerships
• At least 5 years of relevant professional VFX or Games experience and a college level diploma in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography; OR At least 7 years of relevant professional experience in lieu of education.
• Proven ability in one or more CG techniques, including modeling, texturing, shading, lighting, look development, matte painting or compositing OR proven artistic ability in a non-CG field.
• A person who exhibits strong teamwork, excellent communication and interdisciplinary thinking.
• Demonstrated knowledge in some or all of these software packages: Photoshop, 3DsMax, Maya, Perforce and 3D paint programs like Substance Painter. Comparable software experience considered.

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.

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

Job Summary:

Description

Position at ***

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 an experienced, forward-thinking artist and leader who reflects the innovative spirit and passion for great filmmaking that defines ILM.
The Virtual Art Department (VAD) bridges the gap *** ween Production Design and VFX. The VAD Senior Artist works within the Production Art Department to help the team create Real Time environments and assets for Virtual Production scouts.

What you'll do

• Create 3D Real Time assets (by doing model/texture, complex lighting) to realize the 3d environment build.
• Create blocking geometry for initial environment block out.
• Process and cleanup photogrammetry assets.
• Tune assets and environments to be performance-optimized for scouting.
• As needed, act as a Lead on an environment or asset and create the look that the rest of the team follows.
• As needed, work directly with the Client (director or director of photography) operating scouts and re-lights.
• Communicate the status of your work and your teams work to Production and VAD Supervisor.
• Interpret feedback to respond to review notes with little supervisory direction.
• Participate as a team member in providing various aesthetic solutions; provide feedback to other members of the team by attending dailies on a regular basis and reviewing their work regularly.
• Mentor Apprentice and Jr. Artists and assist them with their work.
• Help develop and test tools and techniques before they are rolled out to VAD artists.

What we're looking for

• A strong foundation in photo-realistic, traditional, or digital art skills with an emphasis on landscapes and interiors.
• Experience using a Real Time engine like Unreal or Unity.
• A demonstrated ability to quickly pick up new software.
• A person who exhibits strong teamwork, excellent communication and interdisciplinary thinking.
• A Bachelor's Degree OR 5+ years relevant experience (professional OR amateur)
• Proven ability in one or more CG techniques, including modeling, texturing, shading, lighting, look development, matte painting or compositing OR proven artistic ability in a non-CG field.
• Demonstrated knowledge in some or all of these software packages: Photoshop, 3DsMax, Maya, Perforce and 3D paint programs like Substance Painter. Comparable software experience considered.

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.

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

Job Summary:

Description

Position at ***

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 self-motivated artist who reflects the innovative spirit and passion for great filmmaking that define ILM.
The Virtual Art Department (VAD) bridges the gap *** ween Production Design and VFX. The VAD Artist works within the Production Art Department team to create Real Time environments and assets for Virtual Production scouts.

What you'll do

• Create 3D Real Time assets (by doing model/texture, basic lighting) to realize the 3d environment build.
• Create blocking geometry for initial environment block out.
• Create props and environments.
• Process and cleanup photogrammetry assets.
• Tune assets and environments to be performance-optimized for scouting.
• Communicate status to Production and VAD Supervisor. Follow through on specific artistic direction.
• Participate as a team member in providing various aesthetic solutions; provide feedback to other members of the team by attending dailies on a regular basis
• Mentor Apprentice and Jr. Artists and assist them with their shots
• Work to meet defined milestones within a timeline.

What we're looking for

• A strong foundation in photo-realistic, traditional, or digital art skills with an emphasis on landscapes and interiors.
• Experience using a Real Time engine like Unreal or Unity.
• A demonstrated ability to quickly pick up new software.
• A Bachelor's Degree OR 2-5 years relevant experience (professional OR amateur)
• Proven ability in one or more CG techniques, including modeling, texturing, shading, lighting, look development, matte painting or compositing OR proven artistic ability in a non-CG field
• A person who exhibits strong teamwork, excellent communication and interdisciplinary thinking.
• Demonstrated knowledge in some or all of these software packages: Photoshop, 3DsMax, Maya, Perforce and 3D paint programs like Substance Painter. Comparable software experience considered.

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.

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

Job Summary:

Description

Position at ***

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 nimble and technically proficient artist who reflects the innovative spirit and passion for great filmmaking that define ILM.
The Virtual Art Department (VAD) bridges the gap *** ween Production Design and VFX. VAD Technical Artists build and deliver key technologies and workflows that enable artists and designers to quickly implement visual content. You will deliver assets, processes, and workflows that empower storytellers. The ideal candidate will have a strong eye for art quality as well as knowledge of real-time requirements and constraints.

What you'll do

• Prepare scenes and content ahead of client reviews and virtual scouting sessions
• Facilitate and observe daily reviews and working sessions to identify bottlenecks or issues
• Debug technical issues promptly and efficiently, escalating to core engineering teams when needed
• Set strategic direction for the content pipeline and tools, and provide a product-owner level of expertise as a key pipeline customer
• Standardize and improve content creation, review processes and best practices for production of real-time assets, materials, shaders and LODs
• Contribute to look-development of the highest-caliber real-time art by creating material networks, lighting, and particle effects, and partner with other artists on asset look development
• Profile real time scenes to provide leadership with content strategies on how to best accomplish their vision

What we're looking for

• Previous experience working in a real time/virtual production environment, preferably at a VFX or animation studio, OR experience working in a previsualization, virtual art department, virtual production or motion capture production environment
• Production experience using real time game engines like Unreal Engine and can exhibit your knowledge of game engine and editor best practices
• Strong understanding of visual scripting systems like the Unreal Engine's Blueprint system
• Working experience with the Perforce version control system
• Demonstrated knowledge in some or all of these software packages: Maya, 3DS Max, Houdini, Substance Painter, Blender, etc
• Working knowledge of computer graphics interchange file formats like FBX, USD, MaterialX and Alembic
• Exceptional communicator, able to implement feedback from key creatives and production supervision and communicate back to core engineering teams
• At least 3 years of relevant professional VFX or Games experience and a college level diploma in Computer Science, Programming, or Fine Arts; OR At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in lieu of education

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.

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

Job Summary:

Description

Position at ILMxLAB

We are looking for a Technical Artist who is passionate about bringing the latest technical trends in real-time development to their craft, and who reflects the innovative spirit and immersive storytelling that defines ILMxLAB.
The Technical Artist is responsible for actively partnering with the development team to advance the state of real-time rendered immersive experiences, striving for the highest possible visual fidelity while ensuring optimal performance.

What You'll Do

• Contribute to look development of the highest-caliber real-time art by creating shaders, lighting and particle effects, and partnering with character and environment artists on asset lookdev.
• Partner with the art and engineering teams to facilitate communication, and ensure that goals and best practices for both are represented.
• Explore and implement new tools and techniques to continuously push the visual bar to the leading edge using scripting (Blueprints, Python, C++) and rapid prototypes.
• Proactively identify and solve technical art issues and challenges.
• Provide hands-on support to the development team for asset performance profiling and optimization. Identify, triage, and fix bugs as required.
• Standardize and improve development processes for production of assets, materials, shaders, LODs, asset streaming, collisions, and interactions.
• Create and maintain clear and comprehensive documentation of processes, tools and workflows.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years experience in games, film, television, AR/VR or related fields
• 3+ years experience with programming/scripting languages such as Python, C++, C#, Java, Perl, or MEL
• Strong 3D art skills with experience and deep understanding of optimizing modeling, texturing, rigging, animation, shading, lighting and particle effects for real-time workflows
• Advanced knowledge of software including Maya, Houdini, Blender, Substance Designer/Painter, and Photoshop
• Unreal Engine: extensive experience working with UE scripting and workflows: Blueprints, material networks, real-time lighting and simulations
• Shaders: in-depth knowledge of real-time shader implementations, limitations of shaders in VR, strong understanding of PBR pipelines and subsurface shaders
• Materials: experience in the development, authoring & organization of efficient node-based materials via the UE4 material editor
• Proficiency with profiling tools in the examination & diagnosis of performance issues
• Team-player mindset: open & receptive to ideas, constructive feedback, direction and changes. Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across disciplines such as art, design, engineering and production
• Ability to work independently and efficiently under tight deadlines. Works well with direction, but also is self-motivated and will seek out or devise solutions to unexpected challenges.
• Nice to have:
  • Passion for playing and making games, experience or interest in VR and AR
  • Familiarity with C#, or C++
  • Visual Effects production / pipeline experience
  • Interest and capacity to work with proprietary toolsets

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

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 ILMxLAB:

The pioneering spirit that inspired storytellers and technical artists to improvise, innovate and imagine a galaxy far, far away is built into the DNA of ILMxLAB - the new laboratory for immersive entertainment. The combined talents of *** , *** and Skywalker Sound are reinventing the way stories are told and experienced, connecting artists with their audiences like never before.

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 *** Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC , which is part of a business segment we call ILMxLAB .
*** Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, 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.

*** is the largest production studio in the world. The Production Infrastructure Engineering team is responsible for building the infrastructure platform that enables artist collaboration on a global scale. We work closely with peer engineering teams in Digital Production and Animation Technologies, Platform Engineering, and the other central engineering teams at *** .

Do you have a passion for solving customer needs with technology and making their experience the best it can be? Would you enjoy being an early hire in a highly visible space with the opportunity to build a team and shape our products? Are you interested in defining and building the technical future of the studio production platform?

We are highly collaborative and focused on building scalable and foundational services for other engineering teams. Much of the content created today happens at the intersection of technology and art, and our platform is what powers the creative applications and tools artists use to make *** content across the globe. Our team provides the services such as workstations and rendering, as well as systems and software foundations that power a global footprint of collaborative artist work environments both in the cloud and near premises.

We are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead our Render Services team.

Our Opportunity

• Leadership: build, lead, and grow a team of back-end engineers focused on developing a scalable rendering service.
• Vision: i *** uence rendering ser *** design and development to deliver cutting edge functionality to serve a wide variety of use cases.
• Strategy: define a roadmap and execution strategy in collaboration with peer engineering teams, central engineering, and studio product management teams.
• Inclusion: create an environment where different backgrounds, cultures, industry and life experiences are embraced and valued.

Your Experience

• You have deep experience with rendering technologies, processes, and workflows.
• You are very familiar with rendering orchestration in the context of a visual effects and animation studio.
• You have built and led teams of back-end software engineers.
• You have hands-on experience building services that orchestrate large scale distributed computing workloads.
• You have led through ambiguity and are comfortable making decisions despite incomplete information and/or requirements.

Your Environment

• You will be trusted by your team and the organization to make impactful decisions. We also provide support through mentorship and coaching.
• You will contribute to a safe and inclusive environment by being curious and vulnerable.
• We will learn how to build the best creative experience together.

For more information on what it's like to work at *** , please take a look at our culture memo!

The Role

As a VFX Pipelines Engineer you will be working with production teams and digital artists (internal & external) to develop and deploy pipelines for our VFX teams. In this role you will be responsible for providing solutions to scale the automation of processes, and integrate third-party applications. You will analyze production and artist's needs; and design and develop architecture and tools with customized enhancements to provide solutions to support the growth of production and its global reach. You should have experience with service-based architectures; programming in languages like Python, Node.js, C++, or Java; developing tools using a variety of third-party software APIs; and working in a production environment.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Design, implement and iterate with users on tools and workflow that ser *** multiple productions and leverage best practices.
• Collaborate closely with Product Management and Engineering teams to stay aligned on product roadmaps across enterprise applications.
• Provide guidance to artists and Technical Directors on designing user-friendly experiences, and structuring data.
• Maintain and update existing near-term solutions until features are incorporated into enterprise applications.
• Develop plug-ins or tools for artists working around the world.

Some qualifications we'd like to see

• Experience working with VFX or Animation artists,building pipelines for a variety of artist domains such as PreViz, Look Development, Lighting, Animation, Compositing, FX, etc.
• Experience in VFX and/or 3D feature animation engineering teams, building and supporting technology that connects or extends the capabilities of tools like Shotgun, Nuke, Houdini, Maya, Avid, ProTools, After Effects, Photoshop, and Premiere, along with tools for review and render-farm management.
• Experience transforming business operations in a large enterprise with many simultaneous productions.
• Extensive experience in Python, Node.js, C++, or Java.
• An ability to work independently and drive results.
• Understanding of cloud storage and computing.
• Working knowledge of data management, and content security best practices.
• The communication skills to clearly articulate and document technical processes.
• A passion for sound and the moving image.

Looking for More Information? Check Out the Following Resources:

• Our culture is something we strive to constantly improve and practice daily.
• Here is a technology blog on some of the pipeline infrastructure the team has been working on.

Job Summary:

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

FX Networks

FX is comprised of the networks FX, FXX and FXM, the video on-demand app FXNOW, and the streaming hub FX on *** that features exclusive FX series, next day access to current FX and FXX series, and FX Networks' library of legacy series. FX on *** exclusive series include Devs, Mrs. America, A Teacher and the upcoming The Old Man, Y: The Last Man and American Horror Stories. FX, the flagship general entertainment basic cable channel, launched in June of 1994 and is carried in 86 million homes. The diverse schedule features a growing roster of critically-acclaimed and award-winning hit drama series including Pose, Snowfall, Mayans M.C., and Taboo; the critically-acclaimed limited series American Horror Story, Fargo, American Crime Story, FEUD, Black Narcissus and the upcoming Shgun, Great Expectations and Pistol; acclaimed hit comedy series including Atlanta, *** ter Things, What We Do in the Shadows, Breeders and the upcoming Reservation Dogs; the half-hour series Mr In *** ween and the Untitled B.J. Novak Project; a slate of docuseries and documentary features, including The New York Times Presents, The Most Dangerous Animal of All, AKA Jane Roe, A Wilderness of Error, Hip Hop Uncovered and Hysterical; and the FX Original Movie A Christmas Carol. FX is the former home of the critically-acclaimed and award-winning hit drama series The Shield, Nip/Tuck, Rescue Me, Damages, Sons of Anarchy, Justified and The Americans. The network's library of acquired box-office hit movies is unmatched by any ad-supported television network. FXX, the newest network, launched in September 2013 and is carried in 82 million homes. Geared towards a young adult audience, the schedule features original series, movies, and acquired series. The channel is anchored by the acclaimed hit comedies It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, the Emmy® Award-winning comedy series Archer, DAVE and Cake, a weekly showcase of short-form comedy programming. FXX is also the cable home to The Simpsons, the longest-running comedy in TV history. FXM was launched in October of 1994 and is now carried in 57 million homes. Its schedule features classic films during the day (FXM Retro), contemporary box office hits and acclaimed, award-winning films, and short-form award-winning original programming in the evening.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Production Artist (FX Networks - Los Angeles, CA 90064)

FX Networks is seeking a Production Artist to create and animate all necessary elements needed to version, tag and revise brand packaging and launch spots for new and returning FX original series. The Production Artist will also help prepare and package assets for final delivery, ensuring all outgoing deliverables meet the required specs. This position will work closely with Designers, Producers, Art Directors and Creative Directors to maintain quality and consistency of the network brand.

Responsibilities:

• Create and animate all necessary elements needed to version, tag and revise established brand packaging and launch spots in support of new and returning FX original series and network branding.
  
• Work closely with department Producers to manage time and fulfill high volume requests needed to sustain the season and beyond.
  
• Assess incoming assets and project files to ensure we have necessary plug-ins, fonts, etc.
  
• Collaborate and strategize with the Designers, Art Directors, Creative Directors and Creative VP's in concept development, design and animation to establish a bespoke brand package.
  
  

Requirements:

• 4 year college degree in graphic design or fine art preferred.
  
• Minimum of 1-3 years graphics design experience in television/post-production.
  
• Knowledge of post-production technology past, present, and future is preferred.
  
• Proficiency in AfterEffects, Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel required, Microsoft Outlook and Cinema4D a plus.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Must have good mathematical and problem solving skills.
  
• Excellent organizational and project coordination skills.
  
• Must have ability to multitask and work effectively under changing priorities, deadlines, and daily time constraints.
  

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

About FX Networks:

FX Networks is comprised of the networks FX, FXX and FXM, the video on-demand app FXNOW and the commercial-free on-demand ser *** FX+. FX, the flagship general entertainment basic cable channel, launched in June of 1994 and is carried in 88 million homes. The diverse schedule features a growing roster of critically-acclaimed and award-winning hit dramas series including Taboo, Legion, Snowfall, Trust, Pose, Mayans M.C. and the upcoming Y; the critically-acclaimed limited series American Horror Story, Fargo, American Crime Story, FEUD, Fosse/Verdon and the upcoming Devs, Shgun and Mrs. America; acclaimed hit comedy series including Atlanta, Baskets, *** ter Things, What We Do in the Shadows and the upcoming Breeders; the half-hour series Mr In *** ween; and the upcoming docuseries The Weekly with The New York Times. FX is the former home of the critically-acclaimed and award-winning hit drama series The Shield, Nip/Tuck, Rescue Me, Damages, Sons of Anarchy, Justified and The Americans. The network's library of acquired box-office hit movies is unmatched by any ad-supported television network. FXX, the newest network, launched in September 2013 and is carried in 86 million homes. Geared towards a young adult audience, the schedule features original series, movies, and acquired series. The channel is anchored by the acclaimed hit comedies It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and the Emmy® Award winning comedy series Archer. FXX is also the exclusive cable home to The Simpsons, the longest-running comedy in TV history. FXM (formerly *** Movie Channel) was launched in October of 1994 and is now carried in 57 million homes. Its schedule features classic films during the day (FXM Retro), contemporary box office hits and acclaimed, award-winning films, and short-form award-winning original programming in the evening.

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 FX Networks, LLC , which is part of a business segment we call FX Networks .
FX Networks, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, 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.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.
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Responsibilities

At *** Television, our Effects Artist (Pipeline TD) works closely with the Effects and CG Supervisors to design and execute high quality effects that align with the production's schedule and creative vision of the series.

*** Television has an exciting new opportunity for an Effects Artist (Pipeline TD) to join its team based in Glendale, California. This position is covered by the Animation Guild

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and solve technical issues that block or slow down Effects Artists
• Use Python to develop tools and processes for use across all shows utilizing Maya,
  Houdini, and Nuke
• Create integrations with studio services using provided APIs including Deadline and
  Shotgun
• Research new workflows to meet creative goals of productions
• Design, setup, organize, and document reusable FX rigs for Partner ***
• Create reusable Nuke gizmos to work with corresponding FX rigs
• Work with DreamWorks TV's in-house CG team and the FX teams at our Partner *** to
  develop and implement FX setups that achieve the approved look and expectations
  of show Creative Leadership
• Document workflows and processes for in house and overseas use

Qualifications/Requirements

• Strong Knowledge of Python development both in and out of DCCs
• Ability to create robust user interfaces for tools using PySide / Qt for Python
• Using Git version control as part of a team development workflow
• Experience using Houdini to create and share HDAs or reusable setups
• Experience with Maya dynamics workflows
• Experience with VRay
• Experience with Nuke in compositing workflows
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment

Company Overview
*** *** is a leading *** and entertainment company that creates and distributes premium and popular content from a diverse array of talented storytellers and journalists to global audiences through its consumer brands including: *** , *** Max, *** , *** , *** , *** , *** , *** , *** , *** , *** , *** *** and others.

Business Unit Overview
Avalanche, a *** Games studio, located along the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, has been in the video game business for 22 years. Acquired by *** in 2016, we are at the top of our game and in the midst of creating a new, open world, action RPG experience, set in the Wizarding World - Hogwarts Legacy! Come join us in imagining adventures and creating worlds together.

Opportunity Overview
The Job

Avalanche, a division of WB Games Inc., is looking for a Cinematics Lighting Artist to join the team working on our upcoming game Hogwarts Legacy, a new open world, action RPG set in the Wizarding World.

The Cinematics Lighting Artist is responsible for creating exceptional lighting for in game levels and cinematic sequences. This is an individual contributor position and requires a full understanding of core real world lighting principles, atmospherics, color composition, value composition and material properties. The lighting artist will effectively apply the necessary core artistic fundamentals of a AAA real time game presentation to enhance the mood, tone, look and feel of game levels and cinematics. The lighting artist should have a solid understanding of materials and shader development with an ability to work with the art team to maximize the quality of the world and character presentation.

A portfolio demonstrating real time and pre-rendered lighting samples is required. Traditional and/or digital paintings demonstrating an ability to create compelling and dramatic scenes is a plus.

The Daily

• Responsible for implementing production tasks that establish and define the core lighting for a AAA multiple sku game in accordance with the style guide and under the direct guidance and direction of the Director of Art/Principle Lighting Artist
• Participate in weekly art meetings, communicate the weekly planning and review of current work in progress
• Address assigned bugs, as well as submitting relevant bugs as they pertain to lighting
• Work in a supportive manner to help other members of the lighting team where applicable
• Work with lighting staff and tech artist to ensure that lighting content meets performance standards

• Effectively communicate with all members of the art team both orally and written
• Participate in R & D towards the development of improvements in lighting pipelines and quality of game presentation

The Essentials

• At least 5+ years' experience in the gaming industry
• At least 2 published games preferably 1 PS4 and XboxOne
• A strong understanding of basic lighting principals and the fundamentals of digital application
• Strong understanding of color theory and practical lighting concepts
• Experience with materials/shaders and their relationship to light
• Wide understanding of lighting/rendering technologies (pre-render and real-time rendering, Global Illumination, Ray-Tracing, HDR, Photon Mapping, etc.)
• Strong understanding of 3DS Max (or a leading 3D modeling package) and Photoshop
• A fundamental understanding of technical topics and capability to implement them into workflows
• Strong background in traditional art skills
• AA/BFA degree is preferred

But Wait, There's More!
The Perks

• Exclusive *** *** events and advance screenings
• Paid time off every year to volunteer for eligible employees
• Access to well-being tools, resources, and freebies
• Access to in-house learning and development resources
• Part of the *** *** family of powerhouse brands

*** *** , LLC and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment 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.

*** *** is a leading *** and entertainment company that creates and distributes premium and popular content from a diverse array of talented storytellers and journalists to global audiences through its consumer brands including: *** , *** Max, *** , *** , *** , *** , *** , *** , *** , *** , *** , *** *** and others.

Avalanche, a *** Games studio, located along the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, has been in the video game business for 22 years. Acquired by *** in 2016, we are at the top of our game and in the midst of creating a new, open world, action RPG experience, set in the Wizarding World - Hogwarts Legacy! Come join us in imagining adventures and creating worlds together.

The Job

Avalanche, a division of WB Games Inc., is looking for a Cinematics Lighting Artist to join the team working on our upcoming game Hogwarts Legacy, a new open world, action RPG set in the Wizarding World.

The Cinematics Lighting Artist is responsible for creating exceptional lighting for in game levels and cinematic sequences. This is an individual contributor position and requires a full understanding of core real world lighting principles, atmospherics, color composition, value composition and material properties. The lighting artist will effectively apply the necessary core artistic fundamentals of a AAA real time game presentation to enhance the mood, tone, look and feel of game levels and cinematics. The lighting artist should have a solid understanding of materials and shader development with an ability to work with the art team to maximize the quality of the world and character presentation.

A portfolio demonstrating real time and pre-rendered lighting samples is required. Traditional and/or digital paintings demonstrating an ability to create compelling and dramatic scenes is a plus.

The Daily

• Responsible for implementing production tasks that establish and define the core lighting for a AAA multiple sku game in accordance with the style guide and under the direct guidance and direction of the Director of Art/Principle Lighting Artist
• Participate in weekly art meetings, communicate the weekly planning and review of current work in progress
• Address assigned bugs, as well as submitting relevant bugs as they pertain to lighting
• Work in a supportive manner to help other members of the lighting team where applicable
• Work with lighting staff and tech artist to ensure that lighting content meets performance standards

• Effectively communicate with all members of the art team both orally and written
• Participate in R & D towards the development of improvements in lighting pipelines and quality of game presentation

The Essentials

• At least 5+ years' experience in the gaming industry
• At least 2 published games preferably 1 PS4 and XboxOne
• A strong understanding of basic lighting principals and the fundamentals of digital application
• Strong understanding of color theory and practical lighting concepts
• Experience with materials/shaders and their relationship to light
• Wide understanding of lighting/rendering technologies (pre-render and real-time rendering, Global Illumination, Ray-Tracing, HDR, Photon Mapping, etc.)
• Strong understanding of 3DS Max (or a leading 3D modeling package) and Photoshop
• A fundamental understanding of technical topics and capability to implement them into workflows
• Strong background in traditional art skills
• AA/BFA degree is preferred

The Perks

• Exclusive *** *** events and advance screenings
• Paid time off every year to volunteer for eligible employees
• Access to well-being tools, resources, and freebies
• Access to in-house learning and development resources
• Part of the *** *** family of powerhouse brands

*** *** , LLC and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment 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.

Job Summary:

Description

Position at ILMxLAB

We are looking for a tech artist who is passionate about bringing the latest technical trends in real-time development to their craft, and who reflects the innovative spirit and immersive storytelling that defines ILMxLAB.
The Look Dev Technical Artist is a unique talent whose creative and technical expertise ideally includes high-end CG production in addition to game engines. Someone who is equally comfortable working with other artists as they are with engineers. We are looking for that special someone who strives to maximize the visual and technical quality of look and shader development.

What you'll do

• Create shaders and textures, including natural environmental shaders, VFX shaders, character shaders
• Collaborate with Leads and the Art Director to ensure a consistent style and quality across all shaders
• Partner with character and environment artists on asset look development, creating UV's, textures, and materials
• Define work and provide time estimates for look and shader development
• Develop and improve existing technologies to maximize the quality bar of shaders, both visually and technically
• Standardize development processes for production of assets, materials, shaders combining industry-standard content creation tools and Unreal Engine
• Facilitate communication and collaboration with the Art & Engineering teams, and ensure that goals and best practices for both are represented
• Take direction from supervisors as well as demonstrate autonomy and time management
• Follow emerging trends in game engines and real-time technologies and evaluate their impact on our pipeline and workflows

What we're looking for

• 3+ years of experience as a Shader, Look Dev or Technical Artist in film and/or AAA game development
• Strength working with AAA games engines like Unreal Engine or equivalent
• Experience with programming in HLSL, C++ as well as familiarity with linear algebra
• Strength using Substance Designer/Painter
• Strength using standard art packages like Maya and Photoshop for modeling, texturing, lighting, and shading
• Detailed understanding of shader techniques and optimization applied to real-time graphics
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Experience implementing 3D work directly into the engine
• Ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines. Works well with direction, but also is self-motivated and will seek out or devise solutions to unexpected challenges
• Experience or interest in VR and AR
• Portfolio of realistic, high-quality real-time shader work

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 ILMxLAB:

The pioneering spirit that inspired storytellers and technical artists to improvise, innovate and imagine a galaxy far, far away is built into the DNA of ILMxLAB - the new laboratory for immersive entertainment. The combined talents of *** , *** and Skywalker Sound are reinventing the way stories are told and experienced, connecting artists with their audiences like never before.

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 *** Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC , which is part of a business segment we call ILMxLAB .
*** Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. *** fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

Job Summary:

*** Animation *** combines the very best in artistry and storytelling with cutting-edge technology to bring wonderful new characters and environments to the big screen for audiences around the world. Constantly empowered to create innovative new technologies for animated features, theme park productions, and special projects for *** , *** Animation *** is home to some of the most talented artists working in the film industry today.

*** Animation's Set Extension/Matte Painting Artists use their knowledge of today's CG tools, combined with their strong painting skills to believably extend digital environments in a 3D world. We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Set Extension Artist at our Burbank, CA *** .

To apply for this position, you must include a resume and a link to your reel with a reel breakdown, featuring samples of digital Set Extensions and samples of traditional painting as well as the ability to match different artistic styles.

Responsibilities:

* An organic approach to executing dimensional, pre-lit, view-dependent artwork seamlessly integrated with fully CG environments
* Work with environment team and Production Designers to stylistically extend the environments digitally for the films we are creating
* Create backgrounds, landscapes, and environments in a 3D world using digital rendering and painting programs such as Maya, Photoshop, Nuke, Houdini, Clarisse, etc as well as GI rendering and *** 's proprietary software, etc.
* Extrapolate art direction: i.e. design, architectural style, lighting and graphics, which adhere to the Production Designer's overall vision
* Support the technical aspects of the work created
* Use expertise to help i *** uence the future direction of Set Extension tools and techniques within the Look Development department
* Collaborate with the Art Department, Layout, Modeling, Look Development, Lighting, and Stereo teams
* Learn the Look Development toolset and share the Set Extension process to the rest of the Look Development group

Basic Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree or comparable experience
* High skill level in painting, composition, perspective, and color in programs such as Photoshop, Illustrator, XGen, World Machine, etc.
* Understand a 2.5D workflow with multiple projection cameras
* Comfortable with Maya, Photoshop, Nuke
* Knowledge of Mac OSX and Linux
* Ideal candidates would possess secondary craft skills or come from a generalist background
* Basic experience in Modeling, Look Development, and Lighting within the 3D environment

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. Located in Burbank, **** 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 2013's Academy Award®-winning Frozen, the biggest animated film of all time. Among the studio's timeless creations are Pinocchio, Sleeping Beauty, The Jungle Book, The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Big Hero 6 and Zootopia.

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 *** Pictures , which is part of a business segment we call *** Animation *** .
*** Pictures is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. *** fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

Job Summary:

Description

Position at ***

We are looking for an artist who reflects the innovative spirit and passion for great filmmaking that define ILM.
The Virtual Art Department (VAD) bridges the gap *** ween concept art and VFX. The VAD Junior Artist works within that team to create Real Time environments for Virtual Production scouts.

What you'll do

• Work with the team creating 3D Real Time assets (by doing model/texture, basic lighting) to realize the 3d environment build.
• Create blocking geometry for initial environment block out.
• Create entry-level props and environments.
• Process and cleanup photogrammetry assets.
• Tune assets and environments to be performance-optimized for scouting.
• Communicate status to Production and VAD Supervisor. Follow through on specific artistic direction.
• Attend dailies.

What we're looking for

• A strong foundation in photo-realistic, traditional, or digital art skills with an emphasis on landscapes and interiors.
• Some experience using a Real Time engine like Unreal or Unity. You are open to learning, with a demonstrated interest in and ability to quickly pick up new software.
• A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Graphics, Fine Arts, Games or Photography OR related OR you have gained that experience by working in our industry.
• A proven ability in one or more CG techniques, including modeling, texturing, shading, lighting, look development.
• A person who exhibits strong teamwork, excellent communication and interdisciplinary thinking.
• Some entry-level knowledge in some or all of these software packages: Photoshop, 3DsMax, Maya, Perforce and 3D paint programs like Substance Painter. Comparable software experience considered.

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: *** 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 *** 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 race, color, religion, sex, 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.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Job Summary:

Description

Position at ***

The Lead Generalists create photo-real environments and landscapes and exhibit a strong foundation in photo-realistic, traditional, and digital art skills with an emphasis on landscapes. They work with live action footage, digital still photography, rendered computer graphic elements, and digital paint to create environments that are seamlessly integrated into assigned shotwork. Lead Generalists support a team of Generalists to ensure that shots are created according to the designs and visual style of the project.

Lead Generalists

• Develop solutions and techniques that meet art/technical direction;
• Participate in team reviews of work under development;
• Are able to create multiple types of mattes from simple to moderately difficult;
• Can work confidently enough to be able to decide where to allocate detail based on the shot; and,
• Can interpret feedback to respond to review notes with little supervisor direction.

Primary Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Responsible for creating original 2D and 3D content that may comprise part or all of an environment
• Responsible for creating multiple types of mattes from simple to moderately difficult and allocates detail based on the shot and feedback
• Responsible for creating high quality computer graphics within a shot using a variety of software programs, and working under the general supervision of senior level artists and Generalist Supervisors, dials in the look of the element before handing to final comp
• Responsible for participating in team reviews of work under development
• Mentors Jr. Artists and must be able to assist them with their shots
• Meets defined milestones within a timeline by attending dailies and participating in creative problem solving
• Creates maps in 2D and sets up basic shaders for look development
• Creates basic lighting setups in complex shaders that look convincing and render efficiently
• Sources suitable reference materials for required assets
• Special projects as needed

Reporting Relationships

Reports to the Talent Manager, Generalist and receives daily oversight and direction from the CG or Generalist Supervisor.

Education/Experience

• Proven VFX experience as a Senior or Lead Level Artist will be required. An industry-related degree or qualification would be preferred but not essential.
Required Skills/Competencies
• Proven ability in one or more CG techniques, including modelling, texturing, shading, lighting, look development, or compositing; OR,
• Proven artistic ability in a non-CG field (impressive portfolio of figure drawing, landscape, animals, painting, composition, perspective, etc.)
• Demo reel / portfolio required
• High level of problem solving or creative thinking skills
• Must have extensive knowledge of Matte Painting techniques
Preferred Skills/Competencies
• Able to create maps in 2D and set up basic shaders for look development
• Good understanding of the physics of light, how it interacts with the camera, and how to create basic lighting set-ups in complex shaders (like hard surface type materials) that look convincing and render efficiently
• Able to respond to feedback to dial in the look of the element before handing to final Comp
• Can work with the sequence lead to test out tools and techniques before rolling out to shot artists
• Can handle reasonably complex hard body and soft body sims and light/render them for Comp
Technical Skills/Competencies
• Fluent in Photoshop
• Fluent in 3D tools - Maya or similar
• Fluent in Vray or MRay or similar ray trace renderer
• Previous experience with Unreal Engine
• Comparable software experience considered
• Demonstrated ability to quickly pick up new software
• Strong knowledge and ability in perspective, value matching 35mm photography, physics of light and motion
• Understanding 2D compositing software
• Good working knowledge of specialist tools and plugins like Multiscatter, Speedtree, etc.
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: *** 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 *** 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.

Job Summary:

Description

Position at ***

The Virtual Production TD forms part of the core Stagecraft software operating team. They are the primary user responsible for operating the Stagecraft software stack, ensuring scenes are fully working and performant. Additional tasks including manipulating and aligning the scenes to match with physical set builds, and the matching of look and colour, to create a seamless blend *** ween the physical and virtual world in camera. The role reports to the Lead Brain Bar Operator and Virtual Production Supervisor, but also collates and feeds back issues with assets, software & hardware back to the Stagecraft Coordinator.

Primary Responsibilities

• Operation and troubleshooting of Stagecraft Virtual Production tool set.
• Assist with asset ingest, scene setup, optimization, and validation of look and performance of scenes in StageCraft
• Assist with troubleshooting a variety of issues including mocap connectivity, interactive tool behavior, and assets
• Recording takes and tracking shot/scene names with live action unit
• Matching look and placement of digital environments, characters and set dressing to real world counterparts
• Calibrate and ensure connection of virtual camera(s) to live action camera(s)
• Make scene adjustments to achieve the goals of the key creatives on-set, including lighting, animation, set dressing, and color correction.
• Provide time-to-completion estimates for changes or troubleshooting issues
• Routing of video signals for display, monitor, and recording
• Development of "quick fix" tools to streamline workflows
• Triage and reporting of issues to engineering
• Provide deliverables from Virtual Production to post-VFX
• Works on the post-production of data derived from capture techniques, including processing and applying motion capture data, 3D scan data, photogrammetric images and other data types
• Live switching of creature/actor retargets and visibility
• Daily setup and real time retargeting of actors to creatures

Education/Experience

• VFX production / pipeline experience (preferably as a Virtual Production LTD, Layout Artist, Generalist, Lighting TD, Compositor, or Pipeline Engineer)
• On-set experience a plus

Required Skills/Competencies

• Must be able to execute technically difficult work and maintain a productive attitude under the pressure of live action production.
• Must be detail-oriented, highly organized and be able to handle a variety of tasks in an efficient manner.
• Creative technical problem solver, able to improvise solutions in pressure situations
• Knowledge and troubleshooting of assets in a VFX pipeline
• Must be highly computer literate with Linux and Windows Operating Systems.
• Python scripting within digital content creation applications
• Must be an excellent troubleshooter to diagnose and solve issues in complex integrated systems of computers, video recording systems, software, and other sensor driven systems.
• Familiar with a variety of the concepts, practices, and procedures used in visual effects and film production.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and diplomacy skills.
• Familiarity with realtime technology and virtual production experience preferred

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: *** 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 *** 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.

Job Summary:

Description

Position at ***

The Virtual Production TD forms part of the core Stagecraft software operating team. They are the primary user responsible for operating the Stagecraft software stack, ensuring scenes are fully working and performant. Additional tasks including manipulating and aligning the scenes to match with physical set builds, and the matching of look and colour, to create a seamless blend *** ween the physical and virtual world in camera. The role reports to the Lead Brain Bar Operator and Virtual Production Supervisor, but also collates and feeds back issues with assets, software & hardware back to the Stagecraft Coordinator.

Primary Responsibilities

• Operation and troubleshooting of Stagecraft Virtual Production tool set.
• Assist with asset ingest, scene setup, optimization, and validation of look and performance of scenes in StageCraft
• Assist with troubleshooting a variety of issues including mocap connectivity, interactive tool behavior, and assets
• Recording takes and tracking shot/scene names with live action unit
• Matching look and placement of digital environments, characters and set dressing to real world counterparts
• Calibrate and ensure connection of virtual camera(s) to live action camera(s)
• Make scene adjustments to achieve the goals of the key creatives on-set, including lighting, animation, set dressing, and color correction.
• Provide time-to-completion estimates for changes or troubleshooting issues
• Routing of video signals for display, monitor, and recording
• Development of "quick fix" tools to streamline workflows
• Triage and reporting of issues to engineering
• Provide deliverables from Virtual Production to post-VFX
• Works on the post-production of data derived from capture techniques, including processing and applying motion capture data, 3D scan data, photogrammetric images and other data types
• Live switching of creature/actor retargets and visibility
• Daily setup and real time retargeting of actors to creatures

Education/Experience

• VFX production / pipeline experience (preferably as a Virtual Production LTD, Layout Artist, Generalist, Lighting TD, Compositor, or Pipeline Engineer)
• On-set experience a plus

Required Skills/Competencies

• Must be able to execute technically difficult work and maintain a productive attitude under the pressure of live action production.
• Must be detail-oriented, highly organized and be able to handle a variety of tasks in an efficient manner.
• Creative technical problem solver, able to improvise solutions in pressure situations
• Knowledge and troubleshooting of assets in a VFX pipeline
• Must be highly computer literate with Linux and Windows Operating Systems.
• Python scripting within digital content creation applications
• Must be an excellent troubleshooter to diagnose and solve issues in complex integrated systems of computers, video recording systems, software, and other sensor driven systems.
• Familiar with a variety of the concepts, practices, and procedures used in visual effects and film production.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and diplomacy skills.
• Familiarity with realtime technology and virtual production experience preferred

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: *** 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 *** 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.

Job Summary:

Description

Position at ***

The Virtual Production TD forms part of the core Stagecraft software operating team. They are the primary user responsible for operating the Stagecraft software stack, ensuring scenes are fully working and performant. Additional tasks including manipulating and aligning the scenes to match with physical set builds, and the matching of look and colour, to create a seamless blend *** ween the physical and virtual world in camera. The role reports to the Lead Brain Bar Operator and Virtual Production Supervisor, but also collates and feeds back issues with assets, software & hardware back to the Stagecraft Coordinator.

Primary Responsibilities

• Operation and troubleshooting of Stagecraft Virtual Production tool set.
• Assist with asset ingest, scene setup, optimization, and validation of look and performance of scenes in StageCraft
• Assist with troubleshooting a variety of issues including mocap connectivity, interactive tool behavior, and assets
• Recording takes and tracking shot/scene names with live action unit
• Matching look and placement of digital environments, characters and set dressing to real world counterparts
• Calibrate and ensure connection of virtual camera(s) to live action camera(s)
• Make scene adjustments to achieve the goals of the key creatives on-set, including lighting, animation, set dressing, and color correction.
• Provide time-to-completion estimates for changes or troubleshooting issues
• Routing of video signals for display, monitor, and recording
• Development of "quick fix" tools to streamline workflows
• Triage and reporting of issues to engineering
• Provide deliverables from Virtual Production to post-VFX
• Works on the post-production of data derived from capture techniques, including processing and applying motion capture data, 3D scan data, photogrammetric images and other data types
• Live switching of creature/actor retargets and visibility
• Daily setup and real time retargeting of actors to creatures

Education/Experience

• VFX production / pipeline experience (preferably as a Virtual Production LTD, Layout Artist, Generalist, Lighting TD, Compositor, or Pipeline Engineer)
• On-set experience a plus

Required Skills/Competencies

• Must be able to execute technically difficult work and maintain a productive attitude under the pressure of live action production.
• Must be detail-oriented, highly organized and be able to handle a variety of tasks in an efficient manner.
• Creative technical problem solver, able to improvise solutions in pressure situations
• Knowledge and troubleshooting of assets in a VFX pipeline
• Must be highly computer literate with Linux and Windows Operating Systems.
• Python scripting within digital content creation applications
• Must be an excellent troubleshooter to diagnose and solve issues in complex integrated systems of computers, video recording systems, software, and other sensor driven systems.
• Familiar with a variety of the concepts, practices, and procedures used in visual effects and film production.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and diplomacy skills.
• Familiarity with realtime technology and virtual production experience preferred

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: *** 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 *** 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 race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. *** 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.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.