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Burbank, CA Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

*** Animation *** combines the very best in artistry and storytelling with cutting- edge technology to bring wonderful new stories to the big screen for audiences around the world.

Constantly challenged 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.

Our Look Development Artists are responsible for creating the materials, textures, and geometric instances that define the look of environments, sets, characters and props. We value self-motivated artists who thrive in a collaborative environment. We currently have a couple of exciting opportunities for experienced Environment and Character Look Development Artists at our Burbank, CA studio.

Responsibilities:

Work closely with asset supervisors and production designers to develop the look of the environments and characters of our animated films
Author materials, textures, and procedural instancing
Bring assets to technically efficient and artistically appealing final completion

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in digital art, computer graphics, or related field
4+ years experience in Environment Look Development or as an Environment
Artist (film/television/games)
Ability to understand, interpret and implement highly stylized art direction
Strong technical skills toward achieving an art-directable aesthetic
Ability to work closely with others in a collaborative environment
Knowledge of materials and procedural geometry
Proficiency in texturing and digital painting
Physically-based rendering experience
Maya experience
Linux experience
Understanding the production pipeline
Shader-writing and scripting knowledge is beneficial

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

*** is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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. **** 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 2019's Frozen 2, the biggest animated film of all time, to our 60th animated feature, Encanto, releasing November 2021. Among the studio's timeless creations are Pinocchio, Sleeping Beauty, The Jungle Book, The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Frozen, 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 The Secret Lab , which is part of a business segment we call *** Animation *** .
The Secret Lab 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.

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

6/28

Virtual Art Department Technical Artist

San Francisco, CA Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

Position Summary

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

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About The *** *** :

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

About *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise 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 *** Ent Co Ltd, LLC Payroll Svc , which is part of a business we call The *** *** .
*** Ent Co Ltd, LLC Payroll Svc 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.

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

6/25

Generalist Supervisor

San Francisco, CA Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

Position Summary

ILM San Francisco has been creating mind-blowing, cutting-edge Visual Effects for over 40 years. We are looking for a Generalist Supervisor to join our award-winning team.

The Generalist Supervisor oversees the day-to-day operations of their show team, ensuring that all the work is created according to the approved designs and visual style. They themselves have a high level of skill in creating photo-real environments and landscapes.

What you'll do

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

What we're looking for

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

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About The *** *** :

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

About *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise 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 *** Ent Co Ltd, LLC Payroll Svc , which is part of a business we call The *** *** .
*** Ent Co Ltd, LLC Payroll Svc 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.

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

6/25

Ilmxlab Senior Technical Artist

San Francisco, CA Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

The Senior Technical Artist is instrumental in creating, building, and delivering key content and workflows contributing with artists, designers, and engineers to achieve both artistic and optimization goals in the creation of next-generation immersive experiences. This role acts as a key liaison *** ween the content and engineering teams and facilitates problem solving, strategies, and implementations *** ween departments.

What You'll Do

Conceive, prototype, implement technically advanced visuals and procedural systems
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 understand, define and manage project technical requirements and project asset production
Assist artists and designers via tool development, and in concept testing of new ideas, and building of rapid prototypes
Look/dev passes of environmental supporting elements, atmospherics, lighting, post-processes and other VFX for scene / level. Actively participate in optimizations, identify, triage, and fix bugs as required
Explore and implement new tools and techniques to continuously push the visual bar to the leading edge using scripting (Blueprints, Python) and rapid prototypes
Mentor and collaborate with other Technical Artists to improve studio tools and pipelines
Proactively identify problems, propose solutions, and seek out buy-in from the team regarding implementation strategy
Provide hands-on support to the development team for asset performance profiling and optimization. Identify, triage, and fix bugs as required
Standardize and improve best practices for production of assets, materials, shaders, LODs, asset streaming, collisions, and interactions
Innovate discipline workflows and keep up to date on new tools/applications/trends in the industry

What We're Looking For

5+ years experience in games, film, television, AR/VR or related fields
Experience with programming/scripting languages such as Python, C++, C#, Java, VEX, or MEL and a proficiency with linear algebra
Strong 3D art skills with experience and deep understanding of optimizing and constructing modeling, texturing, uv mapping, animation, shading, lighting and particle effects for real-time workflows
Proficient in Maya, Houdini, Blender, Substance Designer, Substance Painter, and/or Photoshop
Unreal Engine: extensive experience working with UE workflows: Blueprints, material networks, real-time lighting and simulations, post processing
Shaders: in-depth knowledge of real-time shader implementations, limitations of shaders in VR, strong knowledge of PBR pipelines and subsurface shaders
Materials: extensive experience in the development, authoring & organization of efficient node-based materials, hierarchies, material functions, and custom shaders via the UE4 material editor
Familiarity with profiling tools in the examination & diagnosis of performance issues
Team-player mindset: open & receptive to ideas, constructive feedback, direction and changes
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
- 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**

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About The *** *** :

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

About *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise 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 *** Ent Co Ltd, LLC Payroll Svc , which is part of a business we call The *** *** .
*** Ent Co Ltd, LLC Payroll Svc 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.

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

6/25

Ilmxlab Technical Artist

San Francisco, CA Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

e 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

3+ 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**

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About The *** *** :

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

About *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise 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 *** Ent Co Ltd, LLC Payroll Svc , which is part of a business we call The *** *** .
*** Ent Co Ltd, LLC Payroll Svc 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.

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

6/24

Mobile Associate Animator (temp)

Chicago, IL Details

Full Time

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

Company Overview

*** *** showcases some of the most iconic and cherished entertainment, news and sports brands in the world, but we are much more than that. *** *** is truly where art meets science. Our combination of cutting-edge technology and an unrivaled commitment to groundbreaking storytelling builds a sense of community and meaningful connection that is shaping the future of *** . We create rewarding opportunities acrossour entire family of brands, while championinga spirit of inclusion, innovation, self-development and support. Join *** *** as we think big, live true and make the stories that move the world.

The creative team that brought Mortal Kombat and Injustice to life is now NetherRealm *** , part of the *** Interactive Entertainment family. With over 20 years of creation under our belts, NetherRealm's mission remains the same: to create cutting edge entertainment and deliver industry leading tech, game art and overall gaming experiences. NetherRealm *** is a collaborative and creative environment, constantly striving to up the ante on what is possible in interactive entertainment. Our team is comprised of dedicated professionals with years of experience who are at the forefront of the gaming industry. The passion and energy that made Mortal Kombat a reality is still on display every day in our offices, our hallways and most definitely the studio's arcade room.

The Job
NetherRealm *** , a division of WB Games Inc., seeks an Artist/Animator to work closely with Mobile Animators, Mobile Art Lead and additional development partners to maintain and create high quality animations for real time in-game character movement. The person assists the Art Lead in helping define process and pipelines, along with aesthetic goals.

The Daily

Responsible for animating 3D character models and cameras in a realistic game. This includes repurposing the studio's vast existing animation library, capturing and processing new Motion Capture data, manual key framing, and facial/lip synch animations.
Bug fixing
Participates in departmental meetings, shares personal ideas, and defines the look and feel of characters.
Assists in R+D efforts for tools, enhancements, and integration of new technology.
Works with Designers and Engineers to prototype new game features.

The Essentials

2 years of Game Industry Animation experience
Fluent in Motion Builder

The Nice to Haves

Experience with Unreal 4 (or 5), Motion capture systems, Perforce, JIRA.
Brings high level of artistic accomplishment to each solution

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

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

If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at [Please reply using Staff Me Up].

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

5/25

Shareinfotext

Kirkland, WA Details

Full Time

Company Overview

*** *** showcases some of the most iconic and cherished entertainment, news and sports brands in the world, but we are much more than that. *** *** is truly where art meets science. Our combination of cutting-edge technology and an unrivaled commitment to groundbreaking storytelling builds a sense of community and meaningful connection that is shaping the future of *** . We create rewarding opportunities acrossour entire family of brands, while championinga spirit of inclusion, innovation, self-development and support. Join *** *** as we think big, live true and make the stories that move the world.

For the past 25 years Monolith Productions has been obsessed with delivering a unique gaming experience for our fans. Starting with Blood, our very first title - all the way to our most recent offering, Middle-earth: Shadow of War, we are constantly pushing the envelope to combine innovative gameplay, inventive narratives, cutting edge tech & AI, and stunning visuals. We are challenging ourselves even further to ensure that our next project is going to be our best yet. That's where you come in - for us to achieve that, we need the best and brightest talent the industry has to offer. Help us create our next AAA title.

The Job
As a Senior Concept Artist at Monolith, you will help create the foundation for the art team to build engaging characters and immersive worlds. You will collaborate with art directors to gather reference and visualize high level art direction for the game. These images and documentation will inspire and inform production as all artists work towards a common goal.

You are a compositional thinker and have the ability to bring abstract ideas to life and create of images that communicate clear vision that serves to inspire the team. You have an intuitive understanding of game design and development. You are adept at receiving feedback and quickly turning this into iterations that helps the team craft a cohesive vision.

The Daily

Partner with the art directors to develop the overall vision of the game (Establish tone; define locations, craft emotions)
Produce sketches and quick iterations (digital or paper);
Create concepts of characters and environmentsfrom reference briefs
Propose ideas to the art team and discuss possibilities on how to execute
Adapt your artwork based on feedback from both art and design leads
Find a balance *** ween creative aspects and technical constraints
Craft inspirational polished digital paintings to establish look and feel

The Essentials

3-6 years of experience as a concept artist on AAA titles
Realistic style
Expert knowledge of digital painting
Understanding of art fundamentals: composition, architecture, lighting, anatomy
Excellent communication and presentation skills

The Nice to Haves

Degree in Fine Arts or equivalent diploma in relevant field
Working knowledge of 3D software a plus
Comic book and relevant genre knowledge and interest

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

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

5/24

Jr. Lighting Concept Artist

San Francisco, CA Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

The team at *** Animation is looking for a Junior Lighting Concept artist /Matte Painting artist who reflects the innovative spirit, creative talent, production excellence, collaborative mindset and passion for great filmmaking that define *** Animation.

The Junior LC artist will specialize in conceptual art for multiple animation series projects by creating Key Art as reference for Overseas Vendor(s). The artist will be reporting to the Senior LC artist, while collaborating with the Look Development and Lighting/FX departments.

Responsibilities:

Attend dailies and follow through on specific artistic direction
Create 2d color keys, projection paintings, and matte paintings
Research and gather reference needed for paintings
Provide Photoshop paint-overs, annotations, or reference as-needed to help convey notes to Overseas Vendor(s)
Any additional tasks designated by the Senior LC artist

Basic Qualifications:

Must be proficient in Photoshop, Maya, and Arnold (other 3d/2d software a plus).
Portfolio samples should include concept art paintings showing and understanding of color and lighting in order to depict mood, atmosphere, composition, and storytelling. Bonus: Example of one scene in different lighting situations or time-of-day.
Portfolio should showcase a strong foundation in the fundamentals of drawing, painting and design. Artwork demonstrates traditional, or digital 2d art skills with an emphasis on landscapes and interiors.
An understanding of the principles of photography. A passion for cinematic lighting and cinematography.
A person who is detail oriented with good organizational and communication skills. Must be able to meet deadlines.
Candidates must have some industry experience as a concept artist or digital painter.
A person with some experience in a production environment and team collaboration.

This role is considered hybrid, which means the employee will work a portion of their time on-site from a Company designated location and the remainder of their time remotely.

About *** :

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

About *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise with the following business segments: *** 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 *** Animation Ltd. LLC , which is part of a business we call *** .
*** Animation Ltd. LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, 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.

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

5/17

Lead Artist, Concept

Kirkland, WA Details

Full Time

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

Company Overview

*** *** showcases some of the most iconic and cherished entertainment, news and sports brands in the world, but we are much more than that. *** *** is truly where art meets science. Our combination of cutting-edge technology and an unrivaled commitment to groundbreaking storytelling builds a sense of community and meaningful connection that is shaping the future of *** . We create rewarding opportunities acrossour entire family of brands, while championinga spirit of inclusion, innovation, self-development and support. Join *** *** as we think big, live true and make the stories that move the world.

For the past 25 years Monolith Productions has been obsessed with delivering a unique gaming experience for our fans. Starting with Blood, our very first title - all the way to our most recent offering, Middle-earth: Shadow of War, we are constantly pushing the envelope to combine innovative gameplay, inventive narratives, cutting edge tech & AI, and stunning visuals. We are challenging ourselves even further to ensure that our next project is going to be our best yet. That's where you come in - for us to achieve that, we need the best and brightest talent the industry has to offer. Help us create our next AAA title.

The Job
As a Lead Concept Artist at Monolith, you will help create the foundation for the art team to build engaging characters and immersive worlds. You will collaborate with art directors to gather reference and visualize high level art direction for the game. These images and documentation will inspire and inform production as all artists work towards a common goal. You will manage the day to day work for the in house concept team. You will help prepare and provide feedback for our external concept vendors.

You are a compositional thinker and have the ability to bring abstract ideas to life and create of images that communicate clear vision that serves to inspire the team. You have an intuitive understanding of game design and development. You are adept at receiving feedback and quickly turning this into iterations that helps the team craft a cohesive vision.

The Daily

Partner with the art directors to develop the overall vision of the game (Establish tone; define locations, craft emotions)
Help create concept briefs and gather reference
Prepare and provide timely feedback to external concept art vendors
Manage day to day work of the internal concept team
Produce sketches and quick iterations (digital or paper);
Create concepts of characters and environmentsfrom reference briefs
Propose ideas to the art team and discuss possibilities on how to execute
Adapt your artwork based on feedback from both art and design leads
Find a balance *** ween creative aspects and technical constraints
Craft inspirational polished digital paintings to establish look and feel

The Essentials

7+ years of experience as a concept artist on AAA titles
At least 2 years as Lead Artist
Realistic style
Expert knowledge of digital painting
Understanding of art fundamentals: composition, architecture, lighting, anatomy
Excellent communication and presentation skills

The Nice to Haves

Degree in Fine Arts or equivalent diploma in relevant field
Working knowledge of 3D software a plus
Comic book and relevant genre knowledge and interest

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

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5/13

Senior Synthetic Data Artist

Orlando, FL Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

*** Streaming Advanced Research (DSAR) is part of *** Streaming, responsible for creating AI-enabled solutions for *** +, Star+, and *** +. The DSAR team pioneers advanced application features to be enjoyed and loved by millions of viewers.
We're looking for talented team players with an entrepreneurial spirit, who will thrive upon the legacy of our company yet embrace unconventional thinking, and who are passionate about contributing to the experience through strategic hard work, creativity, and determination.
DSAR is looking for an experienced Sr. Synthetic Data Artist to work on consumer-facing features that leverage voice interaction, spatial technologies, augmented reality, digital avatars, synchronous viewing, and AI. The ideal candidate is responsible for designing high-quality models, animations, and simulations for synthetic training data. The right person for this job will possess a strong desire to build upon their knowledge to shape our industry-leading solutions to video streaming services.
We're seeking highly motivated and skilled professionals with strong backgrounds in visual effects and game design, AR/VR, demand analysis, and user psychology. You will partner and iterate with researchers and engineers to turn new features into full-fledged demos for internal stakeholders and executives. Several projects are in development by the team. You will manage and create the user experience using an iterative design process and move rough ideas into compelling stories and prototypes.
Whether you're in Los Angeles, California, New York, or remote, we provide opportunities to elevate your career and transform an industry.

Responsibilities:

Lead UX architecture and design for various prototypes
Responsible for 3D design and animation for real-time interactions
Create compelling stories and prototype wireframes
Collaborate with engineers on delivering new features that match the *** standard
Contribute to research activities, brainstorming, and ideation sessions
Present work to management and other stakeholders

Basic Qualifications:

6+ years of design experience, including Visual Effects, Game Design, Product Design, UX/UI
Proficient at sculpting, texture painting, material authoring, grooming, animating
Solid knowledge of the next-generation character, rigging, and animation pipelines
Expert level knowledge of Maya, Zbrush, Substance Painter, or Mari
Strong understanding of complex UX/UI behaviors and interactions on various platforms
Strong organizational and file management skills with the ability to troubleshoot
Able to follow and adapt to stylistic guidelines set by a franchise
Experience providing direction for team & ability to collaborate across multiple projects
Excellent work ethic, self-motivation with the ability to take and give constructive feedback
Self-starter who produces results with little or no supervision
Comfortable with ambiguity and intermittent requirement changes
Experience working in a team of developers and 3d-artists

Preferred Qualifications:

Expert Level Skills in the design of 3D real-time applications (AR/VR/Games)
Strong modeling and animation skills with recent Maya releases
Experience with Mari or Substance Painter
Unity/Unreal game engine experience
Ability to think procedurally
Basic Maya Python programming skills
Experience as Tech Animator or Look Development Artist in a major animation studio
Strong foundation in the traditional arts
Experience with video editing: from storyboarding to motion effects design
Expert Level Skills in Adobe Creative Suite
Basic Skills in Figma, Sketch, Principle, Framer X, Proto.io or InVision
Working understanding of HTML, CSS, JS, React

Required Education

BFA in Visual Art and Animation, Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent work experience

Additional Information:

Salaried Range: The pay range for this position in Colorado is $115k to $155k per year, however, base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

This role is considered remote, which means the employee will work remotely on an ongoing basis and will not have an assigned workspace at a Company designated location.

About *** Streaming:

Comprised of the Company's international business units and various direct-to-consumer streaming services, *** *** & Entertainment Distribution (DMED) aligns technology, *** distribution and advertising sales into a single business segment to create and deliver personalized entertainment experiences to consumers around the world.

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 *** Streaming Technology LLC , which is part of a business we call *** Streaming .
*** Streaming Technology 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.

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4/27

Art Director

New York, NY Details

Full Time

Noggin is a leading learning ser *** for families with preschoolers. We deliver streaming and interactive learning content that helps young kids develop skills, knowledge and passions through play with the characters they love. We also help parents help their kids thrive. A direct-to-consumer offering available on 10+ platforms, Noggin reaches families in the domestic market through standalone mobile apps, connected TV apps, and add-on channels. We are forming a team of highly motivated individuals who are eager to work in a start-up-like environment within a large *** company. We need innovators and self-starters who are passionate about playful learning and comfortable working in a fast-paced, creative-led organization.

Overview:

The Art Director will be responsible for managing an internal team of visual designers crafting original learning content for young children ages 2-6, including streaming video, mobile games, and other interactive experiences. They will oversee designs created by external vendor partners. They will also act as a cross departmental creative leader in the development of art for preschool focused entertainment, educational videos, interactive animations, and visual design in the Noggin App and across platforms.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate as a creative leader with the Creative Director, CG Director, Producers, and other department directors to craft effective visuals used in educational narratives for the preschool audience of kids 2-6 years old.
Establish efficient practices for design in productions for both interactive mobile gaming and short form preschool animation and motion graphics.
Review and approve design work within their team as well as present work-in-progress designs to cross disciplinary teams.
Conduct critical analysis of Noggin's content design and review with Creative Director, Producers, and teams of designers.
Communicate effectively with both 3D and 2D animators and understand animation's impact on gaming and interactive production.
Managing the schedule, budget, and creative output of visual designers' art development & production art used in original animated and interactive content.
Assigning direct reports to projects and schedules as well as collaborating with external vendors to ensure Noggin's design standards and project deliverables are met.
Lead all aspects of art hiring, development and resourcing both on internal teams and in partnership with external vendors.
Coordinate Noggin's content art production in collaboration with team leads so that the work is formatted for various animation production processes.
Oversee the organization and archiving of the design team's source files on a shared server and cloud-based file sharing system.
Have enthusiasm for kid's storytelling and early childhood education.
Attend production check-ins & creative weeklies.
Define the visual style of Noggin originals through the establishment of new style guides and look development for 3D and 2D animated characters, environments, props, logos, graphic design, key art, tile art, and interactive elements such as navigational buttons, menus, loading screens, and reward systems.
Formulate concepts and participate in brainstorms based on creative briefs.
Help translate learning goals into visuals for mobile gaming interactive interfaces used in nonlinear storytelling.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience working with 3D Animation Directors, CG modeling and Lighting Artists and understand the techniques and production pipelines associated with both short form animation and interactive mobile gaming.
4 year degree in computer arts, graphic design, production design, game design or animation production.
10+ years working as a design or motion graphics artist on movies, video or mobile games, commercials, promotional content, at a network, brand, studio or agency.
Program Knowledge: Adobe Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat. Layout, illustration, character design, environmental design, props, gaming menu and system design, along with a great sense of color, composition, graphic design and a knowledge of animation techniques and pipelines.

Additional Qualifications:

Successful candidates will be organized, detailed, and able to refine work to a high degree of polish, as well as encourage their design reports to do the same.
Communicate creative concepts through verbal, written, and artistic means.
Candidates should have a strong eye for composition, color theory, graphic design, environment, prop and character design.
Understanding of children's *** and interest in working in early learning, as well as short form storytelling.
Ability to work on-site at our NY offices.
Excellent communication skills and a professional demeanor.
Be able to adjust and be open to innovation and change.
Ability to complete tasks on tight deadlines.
Experience in Designing Production art for animation.
Ability to give direction and implement feedback from multiple collaborators.
Ability to mentor junior and mid-level designers and provide feedback on most effective practices.
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
Strong work ethic and self-motivation!
Passion for design and animation!

*** is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At *** , the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. *** is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access. *** as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to [Please reply using Staff Me Up]. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.

*** believes in creating environments that allow our primary focus to remain on providing entertainment, education and information to our millions of viewers around the world. As part of this commitment to health and safety, *** requires COVID-19 vaccines for current U.S. employees, including all newly hired employees, subject to applicable law. Union employees are subject to the agreement reached *** ween the Company and the applicable Union.

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*** believes in creating environments that allow our primary focus to remain on providing entertainment, education and information to our millions of viewers around the world. As part of this commitment to health and safety, *** requires COVID-19 vaccines for current U.S. employees, including all newly hired employees, subject to applicable law. Union employees are subject to the agreement reached *** ween the Company and the applicable Union.

Nearest Major Market: Manhattan
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City

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4/5

Artist

Chicago, IL Details

Full Time

Responsible for animating 3D character models and cameras in a realistic game. This includes repurposing the studio's vast existing animation library, capturing and processing new Motion Capture data, manual key framing, and facial/lip synch animations.
Bug fixing
Participates in departmental meetings, shares personal ideas, and defines the look and feel of characters.
Assists in R+D efforts for tools, enhancements, and integration of new technology.
Works with Designers and Engineers to prototype new game features.

The Essentials

3 years of Game Industry Animation experience
1 shipped game title.
Fluent in Motion Builder

The Nice to Haves

Experience with Unreal 4 (or 5), Motion capture systems, Perforce, JIRA.
Brings high level of artistic accomplishment to each solution

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

*** *** embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law. If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at [Please reply using Staff Me Up].

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3/24

Lighting And Compositing Artist (star Trek: Prodigy)

Burbank, CA Details

Full Time

For over 30 years, the *** Animation Studio continues to be one of the largest producers of television animation in the world, reflecting all kids today. Based in Burbank, Calif., with offices in New York, the Studio, designed by our artists and for our artists, is home to the world's greatest creative talents. Our campus of creativity houses top-notch talent, storytellers, artists, production teams, voice actors, cartoon experts and more. At *** , we are always looking to recruit dedicated craftspeople to help bring groundbreaking new ideas to life and that starts with you! We are leading the way in animated content for TV series, TV movies, shorts and theatrical features. Some of our new upcoming original animated series include, Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years, Rugrats, Middlemost Post, Star Trek: Prodigy, Big Nate and Santiago of the Seas, among others.Our content development teams are creator-driven, our work culture is collaborative, our mentorship of new talent is second to none, and we are committed to hiring inclusively to reflect authenticity in the diverse stories we want to tell.Join us!

Star Trek: Prodigy is looking for a Lighting/Compositing Artist. Illustration and digital painting skills are a great addition. A good generalist skillset is a big plus. Ideal candidate is approachable and a team player.

Responsibilities:

Lighting sets and characters, rendering custom passes for custom comp dress-up, and compositing from Maya based on concepts sent from clients and directors.
Digital touch-up, sweetening, and paint to finish composites as final art/final shot look.
Developing compositing workflows to take assets from render to finished product.
Able to work independently using commercial and proprietary lighting, rendering, and compositing tools.
Able to switch gears quickly onto multiple projects.
Assist in developing techniques to render the necessary layers with appropriate compositing software and detailed documentation.
Take direction from the directors to establish suitable work techniques and lighting tools when needed, as well as macros for 2D and 3D software for other team members with detailed documentation explaining tools and techniques.

Qualifications:

Extensive knowledge of and experience with Nuke, Maya, and Redshift3D rendering software.
Strong knowledge Photoshop needed; After Effects is a plus.
Digital touch-up and painting ability.
Strong ability to communicate technical and artistic processes through writing.

Additional Qualifications:

B.A. or B.S. in Animation, Visual Development, Graphic Design, VFX, or related fields preferred.
Houdini experience a plus but not required.
Digital touch-up and painting ability.
Effects / FX skills are a plus.

*** is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At *** , the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. *** is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access. *** as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to [Please reply using Staff Me Up]. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.

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Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles

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3/18

Lighting And Compositing Artist (kamp Koral)

Burbank, CA Details

Full Time

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

For over 30 years, the *** Animation Studio continues to be one of the largest producers of television animation in the world, reflecting all kids today. Based in Burbank, Calif., with offices in New York, the Studio, designed by our artists and for our artists, is home to the world's greatest creative talents. Our campus of creativity houses top-notch talent, storytellers, artists, production teams, voice actors, cartoon experts and more. At *** , we are always looking to recruit dedicated craftspeople to help bring groundbreaking new ideas to life and that starts with you! We are leading the way in animated content for TV series, TV movies, shorts and theatrical features. Some of our new upcoming original animated series include, Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years, Rugrats, Middlemost Post, Star Trek: Prodigy, Big Nate and Santiago of the Seas, among others.Our content development teams are creator-driven, our work culture is collaborative, our mentorship of new talent is second to none, and we are committed to hiring inclusively to reflect authenticity in the diverse stories we want to tell.Join us!

Summary:

*** Animation Studio is looking for a Lighting/Compositing Artist to join our Kamp Koral Team!

Our ideal candidate thrives working in a collaborative team environment and is also able to work independently to complete creative and technical notes given in reviews. Having a CG generalist and digital problem-solving skillset is a big plus. Illustration and digital painting skills are a great addition.

Responsibilities:

Create light rigs for sequences and shots in Maya to achieve a rendered look based on concepts sent from clients and directors.
Composite shots to final and create Sequence templates in Nuke to be utilized by our team.
Digital touch-up, sweetening, and paint to finish composites as final art/illustrations.
Work independently using commercial and proprietary lighting, rendering, and compositing tools.
Able to switch gears quickly and stay organized on multiple tasks and assignments.
Work closely with show leadership to establish suitable work techniques and lighting tools when needed, as well as macros for 2D and 3D software for other team members with detailed documentation explaining tools and techniques.
Effectively communicate & pro-actively troubleshoot issues while adhering to Production deadlines.

Qualifications

A firm artistic understanding of light and composition.
Extensive knowledge of and experience with Nuke, Maya, Redshift, or other raytracing render engines.
Strong knowledge of After Effects and Photoshop needed.
Digital touch-up and painting ability.

Additional Qualifications

B.A. or B.S. in Animation or related field preferred.
Digital touch-up and painting ability.
Effects/FX skills are a plus.
TD & CG tool building experience is a plus.
Mel/Python Scripting experience a plus, but not required.

*** is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At *** , the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. *** is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access. *** as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to [Please reply using Staff Me Up]. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.

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*** believes in creating environments that allow our primary focus to remain on providing entertainment, education and information to our millions of viewers around the world. As part of this commitment to health and safety, *** requires COVID-19 vaccines for current U.S. employees, including all newly hired employees, subject to applicable law. Union employees are subject to the agreement reached *** ween the Company and the applicable Union.

Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles

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3/15

Graphics Operator Iii

Austin, TX Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

Executes graphics on an advanced level using playout applications for event and studio productions. This position also provides creative support for production promotional elements, deployment of designs, animations, and real-time graphics. Contributes to group projects and works independently on assignments when needed. This is a hands-on position requiring individuals who possess a strong ability to learn quickly, push their creativity and software skills to higher levels, and actively communicate on all phases of a project to maintain the quality of *** 's on-air product with increased involvement with departmental teams and initiatives.

Responsibilities:

Operates *** developed playout applications for live Studio and Event productions
Works independently on Studio and Event assignments
Works independently on *** Creative Studio initiatives
Enforces studio and event formats of *** 's networks and its promo look
Ensures the accuracy and timely preparation of graphics assigned to productions
Able to effectively communicate across the organization to report technical problems. Must also be able to clearly articulate source of problems in defective equipment reports.
Required to work flexible hours and days as production assignments dictate including weekends, nights and holidays
Maintain administrative records including shift assignment reports and other required documentation
Upholds production assist responsibilities when necessary
Trains/mentors new hires on various Studio/Event productions
Fulfill Show Lead responsibilities on multiple productions, including thorough graphics documentation, workflow
efficiencies, communication with peers
Proven ability to streamline workflow efficiencies, increase departmental versatility and overall staff development
Strong knowledge of *** Creative Studio infrastructure and business model
Required Photoshop skills contributing to image prep/management and promotional elements for LHN productions
Works on special assignments such as covering productions using the Trio interface with complete understanding of setup & execution of the graphics package
Translates project details and creative direction into custom design, animation, and layout solutions.
Adheres to proper file management techniques to ensure efficient archiving and subsequent retrieval of projects

Basic Qualifications:

Able to perform at an inter *** te level with functions of Windows-based playout applications
Photoshop skills to assist Production Design group with image preparation
Three or more years of on-air graphics systems playout experience in a major market or at the network level
Basic Viz-rt artist and AE knowledge or ability to learn
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite is necessary
Thorough sports knowledge is preferred
Candidates must be highly motivated, willing to work unusual hours and must demonstrate the ability to work under pressure to meet ever-changing deadlines
Must be accurate spellers and possess strong communication skills
Basic understanding of mentoring and coaching practices
Must have reliable transportation to the Austin office & reliable internet connection for at-home workflows

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrates versatility on all Austin shows & events
Proficient use of *** IMS (Image Management System) for cataloging logos/headshots and custom graphics and Sales elements
Proficient understanding *** production terminology and control room etiquette and overall professionalism
Proficient understanding of the various graphic packages and operational procedures
Strong understanding of Production Design workflows and applications
Advanced knowledge level of troubleshooting graphic systems to include VCS, & Trio

Required Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

About *** :

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

About *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise 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 *** Productions, Inc. , which is part of a business segment we call *** .
*** Productions, Inc. 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.

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3/4

Product Manager

Los Gatos, CA Details

Full Time

The Role : It's an amazing time to be joining *** as we continue to transform entertainment around the world. We deliver billions of hours of movies and TV shows per month to more than 200 million members in over 190 countries. We are creating original content at an u *** ecedented scale, and have become the largest studio in the world.

Studio Algorithms sits at the intersection of Consumer Experience and the *** Studio. We are aiming to upscale the global pitch-to-play pipeline of our content with AI (such as computer vision, machine learning, and computer graphics algorithms). We lead algorithm-centered innovation projects but also partner across the company to scale *** Studio, improve our content's creative excellence, and innovate the way storytellers and creative artists work. We i *** uence, educate, and advocate on tactical product decisions as well as the strategic directions to enable the next slate of great product innovations in this space.

As Product Manager for Globalization and Copy Algorithms, you will be part of the Studio Algorithms team and work closely with a team of world-class scientists, researchers, and engineers, global and regional business stakeholders, and other Studio product management, design, consumer insights, and operational talents to build algo-driven or assisted artist tools, and improve the effectiveness of creative copy and language assets such as dubs and subs. In success, these tools will be intuitive to use and partially automate repetitive tasks while giving artists control over the output; thus allowing them to focus on the more creative aspects of their work. They will also be able to leverage past data and insights along with our personalization systems to empower *** ter creative decisions and produce and distribute more effective copy and language assets to help our members and prospective members discover and enjoy our brand and titles.

A successful candidate will combine a deep technical background in e.g. computer vision, natural language processing, and machine learning, with a strong product sense, exceptional cross-functional leadership and communication skills, a hypothesis-driven mentality, sharp business acumen, creativity and courage to look at problems in new ways, to define, inspire, explain, and execute his/her vision.

What will you do?

Craft and communicate a strategic vision and roadmap in building products and tools powered by computer vision, natural language processing, and machine learning to increase writers, linguists, and dubbing experts' productivity and allow them to focus on the creative aspects of their work, as well as improve the performance and effectiveness of creative outcomes.
Partner closely with business stakeholders and relevant product and engineering teams to integrate work outputs into the content and copy/language asset production workflows.
Work with senior management and executives to develop the vision for a data-driven *** Studio.
Partner with the algorithm research team to point them toward business problems that could be well-solved through advancements in the state-of-the-art and then manage the "technology transfer" from the resulting work into new products and tools.
Be an advocate for new technologies with creators and an advocate for creator experience with scientists and engineers working.
Connect advances in computer vision, natural language processing, and machine learning with opportunities to solve new problems in this space.Foster an inclusive environment, where all viewpoints are welcomed and encouraged.
Think broadly about the *** business and contribute to efforts beyond your domain.

What we offer

Opportunity to impact the business in a meaningful way. The *** product management model is different from most technology companies. Our key product management leaders - including this position - work with multiple sprint teams but do not have direct reports. Consequently, we're looking for experienced product leaders who are strategic and also like rolling up their sleeves.
Responsibility. *** offers true transparency and autonomy. Our culture is unique and is key to how we innovate.
Freedom to innovate, solve interesting problems and i *** uence in a fast paced, exciting environment.
Work with smart people who love to solve hard problems, and who not only expect but also foster high performance.
A work environment where you can grow your career. Many of our top execs started out as individual contributors.

What are we looking for?

Proven record of successfully building and launching great products or platforms that have a significant algorithmic component and strategic ability to incorporate larger business context into algorithm development.
Extensive experience and demonstrated leadership working effectively with data scientists, algorithm engineers, etc.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to present technical content to diverse non-technical audiences.
Ability to partner with people from different parts of the company, in roles with *** areas in authority, to ensure that your solutions drive real business impact.
Ability to prioritize well, manage a portfolio of bigger and smaller *** s while balancing short-term goals and long-term vision.
4+ years experience in product management with a proven record of successfully launching products, or platforms. Preferably with experience leading enterprise or studio products.
Proven track record of technical product innovation, identifying new opportunities and building them to scale.
4+ years of education and/or industry experience in an area related to computer vision/graphics, natural language process, and machine learning.
Post graduate education (MS or PhD) in a applied quantitative field such as : Machine learning, Computer Science, Operations Research, Math, Physics, Engineering, Economics or Statistics
Exposure to the entertainment industry, globalization and dubbing, or related products and solutions in the past is a huge plus.

We are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity of thought and background builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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1/18

General Technical Director

Vancouver, Canada Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

At *** Animation *** we have a deep commitment to the philosophy that creativity inspires technology, and technology inspires creativity. Technical Directors are responsible for providing support to our artist teams in a variety of areas including writing tools to facilitate the CG animation process, acting as a liaison to software and system engineers, and front-line artist support.

We are looking for a Technical Director to join our Animation studio, targeting tool development and support Production. In this role, you will partner with artists, production and technology leadership, other technical directors, cross-team software engineers, and other technologists and researchers across the *** *** . You will be on the bleeding edge designing and implementing innovative workflows and state of the art solutions. This is a regular, full time, staff position that will be located at our Vancouver, BC studio. Please note that relocation eligibility may be determined based on role and individual circumstance.

They function as an integral part of the artist departments they're associated with, designing or optimizing processes and tools to best fit production needs. They should look at production systems holistically and have the ability to visualize the larger pipeline, understand the impact of their actions, and how to optimize processes and tools. Technical Directors also have an important role in our ongoing efforts to push the boundaries of what we're capable of producing in our various toolsets.

Projects Include

Novel interaction interfaces and models for artists
Tools for procedurally generating worlds
Creative workflows built on existing platforms to solve production-specific problems
Evolutions and revolutions of our production data pipeline

Responsibilities:

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

Our TDs provide support to our artists in a variety of areas including scripting and coding tools to facilitate the CG animation process
Design and optimize processes and tools to fit production needs
View production systems holistically and have the ability to visualize the larger pipeline while understanding the impact of their actions
Act as a collaborator with the larger Technical Director department
Active engagement with artistic and technical leadership in the ongoing evolution of the production process
Become involved in mentoring apprentices and other Technical Directors in tools and processes
Active engagement with the Technology Department in the research and development of new methodologies
Involvement in the positive representation of *** Animation *** in the larger filmmaking and computer graphics community

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, a related field or equivalent
Strong scripting and programming skills including Python and C++
Ability to write and apply innovative techniques
Strong problem solving skills
Ability to work in a collaborative environment, offer mentorship, and take direction from department and show leadership
Experience in a consumer support role

Preferred Qualifications:

Understanding of computer graphics foundational concepts, and algorithms
Knowledge of visual effects, animation, graphics techniques and algorithms
Strong mathematical fundamentals, including linear algebra and numerical methods
Strong understanding of coding process, standards, continuous integration and testing principles
Software development experience on production systems
Advanced Maya experience and in-depth knowledge of Linux
Understanding of environmental effects simulation techniques and Houdini
Advanced experience with modern global illumination rendering
Solid understanding of node-based compositing packages (i.e. Shake, Nuke, or similar)
Experience with game engines such as Unreal, Unity, Lumberyard
Experience in technical leadership
Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science

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. **** 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 2019's Frozen 2, the biggest animated film of all time, to our 60th animated feature, Encanto, releasing November 2021. Among the studio's timeless creations are Pinocchio, Sleeping Beauty, The Jungle Book, The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Frozen, 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 *** (Canada) Ltd. , which is part of a business segment we call *** Animation *** .

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1/5

Editor

Honolulu, HI Details

Full Time

About *** Television:

*** Television is a leading *** company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

About ****/****/**** TV - Hawaii News Now

**** ( *** ), **** ( *** ) and K5 collectively make up Hawaii News Now, the state's dominant multi *** news organization with the largest digital news footprint in the islands. HNN's parent company is *** TV, a leading digital *** and broadcasting company.

Located in beautiful Honolulu, Hawaii, Hawaii News Now also provides diverse sub-channels such as Antenna TV, Grit TV, This TV, Escape and Bounce TV.

Job Summary/Description:

HNN is hiring! We’re looking for an experienced graphic artist/editor who is ready to take on the responsibility of shaping the look of our products (HI Now, News promotions, Talk Story, local specials and more). Video editing fluency is a must for the ideal candidate. A trained photographer is a plus! If you thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment and pivot quickly *** ween projects, this is the job for you! A solutions oriented and positive attitude is required.

PROGRAMMING assignments will include:
• Daily HI NOW segments: ***
• TALK STORY shows: ***
• Annual cultural programs for K5: ***

SALES assignments will include:
• Client commercials
• Sponsorships and Billboards
• Sales presentations

MAR****NG assignments will include:
• News Image campaigns
• Special Report promos
• News Talent PSA’s

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Experienced with Adobe Creative Suite: Premiere, Photoshop
• Proven experience as a graphic artist and editor
• Experience editing long form videos
• Ability to prioritize and address multiple projects with varying production timelines
• Positive and a team player
• Highly motivated self-starter

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to *** , you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter and references

Additional Info:

*** Television provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, *** Television complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

*** Television expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of *** ’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

As a condition of employment, *** Television will require that newly hired employees, whether part-time or full-time, be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by the first workday to the extent permitted by applicable law unless you qualify for a medical or religious accommodation.

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12/14

ASenior Vice President Vad Art Director, Virtual Art Department

Culver City, CA Details

Full Time

DESCRIPTION

Job summary
*** *** Virtual Production (ASVP) is looking for an ASVP Virtual Art Department Art Director to join a highly collaborative team innovating filmmaking technologies that will help enhance the storytelling process. You must have proficiency in several DCCs to create CG assets to assemble virtual worlds in Unreal. As a Studio Artist, you will interface with, manage, and help guide external production Virtual Art Departments (VADs). Internally, you will help create pre-production art for filmmakers of *** Original Movies and Series for *** . The ASVP VAD will assist production teams with artwork, blocking layouts and digital asset schedule estimates to accompany production bidding and scheduling breakdowns. Most of all, you may be called upon to Art direct anywhere in the ASVP filmmaking supply chain from pitch-vis assets to final pixel virtual world creation. The ASVP VAD will be a resource for asset creation services globally for *** . Our projects include critically acclaimed, award-winning originals like Fleabag, Sound Of Metal, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel as well as ground-breaking projects like The Boys, Jack Ryan, Carnival Row, The Underground Railroad, One Night in Miami, and more. Be part of the filmmaking process by creating Art that helps the Filmmaker's vision come to life.

Key job responsibilities
• Provide art direction to internal *** *** teams of artists across the globe.
• Provide art direction feedback to external Virtual Art Departments on *** Original Movies and Series.
• Be a digital asset creation resource for different departments such as ASVP Visualization.
• Be a resource for filmmakers for key art, look development image boards, and pitch deck creation.
• Assist production with script breakdowns with regards to VAD scope, bidding, scheduling, and creative planning.
• Create digital assets utilizing different DCCs.
• Work with creative teams in assembling virtual worlds in Unreal.
• Assist with maintaining version control for all digital assets.
• Create artwork for pitch-vis and concept materials for production planning and green-lighting projects
• Create artwork for pre-production, pre-vis, and final pixels assets for live-action VP photography.
• Contribute to the development and operation of the *** digital asset management system.
• Contribute to developing custom pipelines for projects with specific creative and technological needs in collaboration with *** 's engineering teams.
• Constantly be testing new world-building software, plug-ins, and methodologies
• Participate in daily and weekly reporting of production work.

A day in the life
This position will work closely with key creatives, productions, and the technology crews of *** /AWS. We obsess over the filmmaker and the filmmaking process. Our goal is to enhance traditional filmmaking and invent new ways technology can enhance the art of storytelling.

About the team
As part of *** *** , ASVP is helping create a highly collaborative environment, both locally and in the cloud, for filmmakers to bring their projects to life in a safe, innovative, and inspirational space. You must be a builder at heart and a collaborator in spirit.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 4+ years of experience creating digital artwork and assets for *** .
• Ability to create concept art, look bibles (designs and photos), and art sheets to communicate art direction.
• Proficient in CG asset creation in programs such as Photoshop, Substance Painter, ZBrush, Maya, Houdini, Blender, 3DSMax, Nuke, world creation apps, etc.
• Ability to assemble and light CG assets in the Unreal game engine.
• Demonstrate past artwork with links to demo reel and/or portfolio.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous Art Director experience and/or lead visual artist background preferred.
• 3+ years production experience working with key creatives - director, DP, prod designer, VFX supervisor.
• Previous experience working in a Virtual Art Department.
• Have a keen eye for photo-realism.
• General understanding of Unreal materials, lighting, and world building.
• Familiarity with Unreal sequencer, character setup, and camera.
• Familiarity with raytracing and other rendering techniques.
• Up-to-date knowledge on best asset practices in Unreal.
• Knowledge of USD platform/pipeline as well as other exchange formats such as fbx, obj, alembic, etc.
• General understanding of the practices and procedures used in VFX, live-action film production, and the gaming industry
• Working knowledge of version control systems, eg., Perforce, Git.
• Art dept and/or CG dept workflow experience at a VFX facility.

*** is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. *** is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit *** .

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11/11

Senior Artist, Characters

Chicago, IL Details

Full Time

Company Overview

*** *** is a powerful portfolio of iconic entertainment, news, and sports brands. We bring people, technology, and the world's best storytellers together to drive culture and meaningful connection. We believe the enduring power of stories can open our eyes to the world, to each other, and to new and different perspectives.

The creative team that brought Mortal Kombat and Injustice to life is now NetherRealm *** , part of the *** Interactive Entertainment family. With over 20 years of creation under our belts, NetherRealm's mission remains the same: to create cutting edge entertainment and deliver industry leading tech, game art and overall gaming experiences. NetherRealm *** is a collaborative and creative environment, constantly striving to up the ante on what is possible in interactive entertainment. Our team is comprised of dedicated professionals with years of experience who are at the forefront of the gaming industry. The passion and energy that made Mortal Kombat a reality is still on display every day in our offices, our hallways and most definitely the studio's arcade room.

Join us. Shape your story here.

A Senior Prop Artists will work with the Prop Lead, Design Team, Concept Artists, and Technical Artists to create industry leading prop that meet the visual standards and technical specifications of prop assets for the project. The Senior Prop Artist help other prop artists and external partners to deliver work that meets the project standards. The right candidate will look for opportunities to enhance the game, embraces constructive feedback, and excels in a collaborative environment.

The Daily

Work with prop lead, design team, concept artists, and technical partners to design and develop prop assets for the project.
Create high quality prop assets and materials (textures), including in-game and cinematic assets.
Provide mentorship for team members.
Review work from external partners and provide feedback.
Prototype and work closely with diverse teams consisting of technical artists, artists, designers, and engineers.

The Essentials

Minimum of 5 years of production experience as a 3D artist.
Mastery in industry standard software like Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter/Designer and Photoshop.
Demonstrate an expert understanding of how build and rig a wide array of objects with a visual understanding of proportion, silhouette, and the construction of good topology, and how it relates to rendering and deformation.
Demonstrate an understanding of a broad mix of 3D art disciplines such as modeling, texturing, shading, rigging and binding, and animation.
Knowledge of the latest industry-standard tools, workflows, and techniques including physically based rendering.
Good communication, organizational, time management and interpersonal skills
Strong leadership, mentoring and teaching abilities.
Excels in a collaborative environment.

The Nice to Haves

Have served as a Senior Artist on a published title and have shipping experience on multiple game titles
Rigging and binding knowledge.
Python scripting knowledge.
Experience working with large remote teams (outsourcing).
Experience working with Unreal Engine.

Passion for making and playing games.

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.

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11/3

Visual Effects Artist

San Francisco, CA Details

Full Time

Company Overview

*** *** is a powerful portfolio of iconic entertainment, news, and sports brands. We bring people, technology, and the world's best storytellers together to drive culture and meaningful connection. We believe the enduring power of stories can open our eyes to the world, to each other, and to new and different perspectives.

At *** Games San Francisco we are bringing to life some of the world's most iconic characters, stories, and universes. Come help us build a world-class studio and take leading entertainment franchises to 1.2 billion mobile gamers. We are committed to creating fun and engaging games for our fans and are positioning ourselves to be a top player in mobile.

Join us. Shape your story here.

The Job

WB Games is looking for a talented Senior VFX Artist to join our development team at our San Francisco studio on an unannounced project. We are looking for someone who is very knowledgeable with all aspects of the Unity particle development pipeline, who has experience in creating very stylized/ animated VFX prefabs. Ideally applicant has had previous experience on several mobile projects utilizing the Unity engine who has a clear passion for helping to bring new characters, UI as well as our environments to life.

The Daily

Working within Unity's particle system to develop real time Stylized VFX a 2d. 75%
Ability to work efficiently in a work and/or in a home environment and be very comfortable communicating with team members daily through Zoom, Slack and email. 20%
Daily updates with VFX Director 5%

The Essentials

Very detailed knowledge of Unity's particle tools, material system and Engine.
2 years' experience as a Senior VFX artist and at least one mobile product shipped.
Stylized VFX experience with an emphasis on creating a hand drawn animated look.
Proficient in standard art tools (Maya, Photoshop, After Effects).
Clear understanding of real time FX development in a mobile vs console environment.
Good communication, time management, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Solid portfolio that clearly demonstrate thorough knowledge of (real time) stylized VFX skills.

The Nice to Haves

Working knowledge of dynamic/simulations packages (Fume, Ember Gen, Houdini)
Experience in working with Adobe Premiere / After Effects.

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

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

9/18

Lead Artist, Characters

Chicago, IL Details

Full Time

Company Overview

*** *** is a powerful portfolio of iconic entertainment, news, and sports brands. We bring people, technology, and the world's best storytellers together to drive culture and meaningful connection. We believe the enduring power of stories can open our eyes to the world, to each other, and to new and different perspectives.

The creative team that brought Mortal Kombat and Injustice to life is now NetherRealm *** , part of the *** Interactive Entertainment family. With over 20 years of creation under our belts, NetherRealm's mission remains the same: to create cutting edge entertainment and deliver industry leading tech, game art and overall gaming experiences. NetherRealm *** is a collaborative and creative environment, constantly striving to up the ante on what is possible in interactive entertainment. Our team is comprised of dedicated professionals with years of experience who are at the forefront of the gaming industry. The passion and energy that made Mortal Kombat a reality is still on display every day in our offices, our hallways and most definitely the studio's arcade room.

Join us. Shape your story here.

NetherRealm *** seeks a Lead Artist responsible for ensuring the character team delivers best-in-class models that push artistic, creative, and technical innovation. The Lead Character Artist works with the Art Director, Art Leads, Concept Artists, and Technical Leads to establish visual standards and technical specifications of character assets for the project. The Lead Character Artist guides other character artists and external partners to deliver work that meets the project standards. The right candidate will look for opportunities to enhance the game, embraces constructive feedback, and excels in a collaborative environment.

The Daily

Work with art directors, art leads, concept artists and technical partners to refine the look and feel of characters for the project.
Create high quality character models and materials (textures), including in-game and cinematic assets.
Provide mentorship for team members.
Review work from external partners and provide feedback.
Prototype and work closely with diverse teams consisting of technical artists, artists, designers, and engineers.
Work with Technical Artists to create and improve tools and workflows.
Update style and technical documents for the character art team.
Participate in milestone planning and reviews

The Essentials

Minimum of 5 years of production experience as a character artist.
Mastery in industry standard software like Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter/Designer and Photoshop.
Demonstrate an expert understanding of human anatomy, clothing construction (wrinkle behavior), proportion, silhouette, and topology, and how it relates to rendering and deformation.
Demonstrate an understanding of a broad mix of character-related disciplines such as modeling, texturing, shading, rigging and binding, animation, facial animation, and blend shapes.
Knowledge of the latest industry-standard tools, workflows, and techniques including physically based rendering, and hair grooming.
Good communication, organizational, time management and interpersonal skills
Strong leadership, mentoring and teaching abilities.

The Nice to Haves

Have served as a Lead Character Artist on a published title and have shipping experience on multiple game titles.
Senior Level or higher technical art experience.
Experience capturing and working with facial, body, and material scan data.
Experience with muscle simulation, and clothing simulation software.
Experience working with large remote teams (outsourcing).
Experience working with Unreal Engine.
Passion for making and playing games.

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

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

8/5

General Technical Director

Burbank, CA Details

Full Time

Novel interaction interfaces and models for artists
Tools for procedurally generating worlds
Creative workflows built on existing platforms to solve production-specific problems
Evolutions and revolutions of our production data pipeline

We are looking for a Technical Director to join our Animation studio, targeting tool development and support Production. In this role, you will partner with artists, production and technology leadership, other technical directors, cross-team software engineers, and other technologists and researchers across the *** *** . You will be on the bleeding edge designing and implementing innovative workflows and state of the art solutions.

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

Our TDs provide support to our artists in a variety of areas including scripting and coding tools to facilitate the CG animation process
Design and optimize processes and tools to fit production needs
View production systems holistically and have the ability to visualize the larger pipeline while understanding the impact of their actions
Act as a collaborator with the larger Technical Director department
Active engagement with artistic and technical leadership in the ongoing evolution of the production process
Become involved in mentoring apprentices and other Technical Directors in tools and processes
Active engagement with the Technology Department in the research and development of new methodologies
Involvement in the positive representation of *** Animation *** in the larger filmmaking and computer graphics community

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, a related field or equivalent
Strong scripting and programming skills including Python and C++
Ability to write and apply innovative techniques
Strong problem solving skills
Ability to work in a collaborative environment, offer mentorship, and take direction from department and show leadership
Experience in a consumer support role

Bonus Qualifications:

Understanding of computer graphics foundational concepts, and algorithms
Knowledge of visual effects, animation, graphics techniques and algorithms
Strong mathematical fundamentals, including linear algebra and numerical methods
Strong understanding of coding process, standards, continuous integration and testing principles
Software development experience on production systems
Advanced Maya experience and in-depth knowledge of Linux
Understanding of environmental effects simulation techniques and Houdini
Advanced experience with modern global illumination renderingSolid understanding of node-based compositing packages (i.e. Shake, Nuke, or similar)
Experience with game engines such as Unreal, Unity, Lumberyard
Experience in technical leadership
Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science

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 2019's Frozen 2, 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 The Secret Lab , which is part of a business segment we call *** Animation *** .
The Secret Lab 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 or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. *** fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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

7/8

Graphics-artist-maya (temporary)

Atlanta, GA Details

Full Time

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.

Opportunity Overview
The Job

Want to be a part of our Design/VFX Team that supports *** Sports? Read on! We are offering a full-time termed Freelance opportunity to an enthusiastic, creative, and talented Maya Artist who is comfortable with pushing boundaries, while understanding how to drive the creative image of our brands through the use of CGI techniques. NBA, MLB, NHL, *** - these are some of the properties you'd be working on each and every day.

The Daily

Act as a trusted contributor to our Sports partners throughout the entire project lifecycle - ideation and production through final delivery
Articulate concepts visually with multiple options and personal perspective
Show originality by providing unique solutions to solve problems with stylistic variety
Work independently to achieve objectives and design components of projects
Maintain stewardship of project's look, tone and feel
Demonstrate risk taking and innovation to push creative skills
Work effectively with Creative Directors, Art Directors, and Producers
Provide exceptional work in short timeframes, manage time efficiently while multi-tasking across different projects
Flexibility to put in the work during off hours at times
Demo reel/website of current work
Demonstrate expertise in CG digital content creation tools, including Cinema 4D, Adobe After Effects and Photoshop, along with corresponding third-party plug-ins. Familiarity and/or ability with Substance Painter/Designer is a plus, as is SideFX Houdini and Arnold renderer.
2-6 years in a related field preferable, with at least two years of relevant experience in fast-paced environment
Strong command of composition, color theory, and design thinking
In-depth knowledge of cameras and cinematography
Ability to develop and articulate a design concept and demonstrate creative thinking with a clear design process
Flexible and adaptive to meet changing needs, directions, or production timelines
Knowledge of file formats received and/or delivered back to edit
received and/or delivered back to edit
Knowledge of motion techniques, animation, and filmmaking
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Positive attitude with a passion and drive for excellence
Ability to work well in a collaborative, high performing team environment
Awareness of the entertainment and sports broadcast industry

The Essentials

Creative thinking is a must, as is experience with executing with a refined aesthetic and demonstrating a strong ability to create clean, elegant, and contemporary work based off style frames and creative briefs.

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.

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