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11/26

Ilmxlab Senior Technical Artist (shader)

Singapore, Singapore Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

Position Summary

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

What you'll do

Create shaders and textures, including natural environmental shaders, VFX shaders, character shaders.
Collaborate with Leads and the Art Director to ensure a consistent style and quality across all shaders.
Partner with character and environment artists on asset look development, creating UV's, textures, and materials.
Define work and provide time estimates for look and shader development.
Develop and improve existing technologies to maximise the quality bar of shaders, both visually and technically.
Standardise development processes for production of assets, materials, shaders combining industry-standard content creation tools and Unreal Engine.
Facilitate communication and collaboration with the Art & Engineering teams, and ensure that goals and best practices for both are represented.
Take direction from supervisors as well as demonstrate autonomy and time management.
Follow emerging trends in game engines and real-time technologies and evaluate their impact on our pipeline and workflows.
Proactively assess performance capabilities for shader related work to help determine base feature sets that will work on targeted devices.
Supervision of junior and mid-level technical artists, as required

What we're looking for

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

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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 Co. Singapore B.V. , which is part of a business we call *** .

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

1/26

Technical Artist

Helsinki, Finland Details

Full Time

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

The Sr. Technical Artist acts as a bridge *** ween the artists and programmers, ensuring the art content and features are easily integrated into the game, while respecting the artistic vision and technical constraints of the project. As the first technical artist to join this new project this position will allow you to have a lot of impact and ownership.

What you will get to work on:

You will be part of a tight knit games team!
You will be responsible for helping to bring art concepts to life in 'in engine'.
You'll be working closely with other artists (including outsourced), developers and producers.
You will be helping to set up/maintain the art content pipeline, creating easy to use tools and helping to optimise the art assets with game performance front and center in your mind.
You will also be getting down and dirty with creating procedural tools and shaders.
You will be an integral part of the team and you will be encouraged to express your professional ideas on how to get things done in a timely manner.

Your experience and skills include:

3-5 Years of shipping and working on Mobile Games in 3D
Experience of Unity and building custom tools for it
Experience in mobile game art implementation in Unity
Experience in performance optimisation in Unity
High proficiency in Blender, ability to write plugins and tools for it
Shader creation and optimisation and understanding of HLSL
Proficiency in Python and C#
Creation and integration of animations, including skeletal (Blender/Unity)
Experience in content-heavy projects is a plus

We are looking for someone with an engineering mindset, able to think of the most efficient and performant ways of bringing the games concept to life 'in build'. Naturally we are looking for you to be comfortable communicating with others as you will be working in a tight knit team of artists and developers. All of our artists have a passion for learning and *** tering their skills and we hope you will too. This is a job for someone who knows what it takes to work with world class technical art solutions and has experience of bringing a game project from concept to launch. You will become an essential part of our game team and there will be plenty of opportunities to grow.

We are committed to making a hire as soon as we feel we have found the right person, so do not hesitate to apply now!

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1/7

Marketing Artist

Helsinki, Finland Details

Full Time

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

Next Games is a *** Game Studio, focusing on creating compelling fans-first interactive experiences by combining the stories of well-known movies and shows with engaging game mechanics. An unwavering focus on fans and fun gameplay is at the core of the studio's game development, free from the constraints of free-to-play.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

You will be part of a tight knit games team!
You will be responsible for helping to bring art concepts to life in 'in engine'.
You'll be working closely with other artists, developers and producers.
You will be helping to set up/maintain the art content pipeline, creating easy to use tools and helping to optimise the art assets with game performance front and center in your mind.
You will also be getting down and dirty with creating procedural tools and shaders.
You will be an integral part of the team and you will be encouraged to express your professional ideas on how to get things done in a timely manner.

Skills and Abilities:

2-5 Years of shipping and working on Mobile Games in 2D and 3D
Experience of Unity, and experience in mobile game art implementation
Shader creation and optimisation and understanding of HLSL
Experience in performance optimisation in Unity
An interest in VFX / Optimisation/ and ImplementationTools programming experience/interest
An interest in of C# is a plus

We aim high here at Next Games and will ask you to do the same. In exchange, you'll be part of a team that is great to work with, who is dedicated and passionate about what we do.

Our guiding light in growing our team is that we don't look for a culture fit - we look for what each person brings to our collective skillset, culture and values to make them richer. Will you be the person to make us *** ter?

Apply now.

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12/24

Set Extension Artist

Vancouver, Canada Details

Full Time

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

Job Summary:

*** 's Set Extension/Matte Painting Artists use their knowledge of today's CG tools, combined with their strong painting skills, to seamlessly extend digital environments in a 3D World. We currently have opportunities for Set Extension Artists to join our Vancouver Studio.

To apply for this position, you must upload a resume and a reel with a shot breakdown, featuring samples of digital matte painting (Set Extensions) and samples of shots done as a generalist. Samples of traditional painting are a plus.

Responsibilities

An organic approach to executing dimensional, pre-lit, view-dependent artwork seamlessly integrated with fully CG environments
Work with environment team and Production Designers to stylistically extend the environments digitally for the projects we are creating
Create backgrounds, landscapes, and environments in a 3D world using digital rendering and painting programs such as Maya, Photoshop, Nuke, Houdini, Clarisse, etc as well as GI rendering and *** 's proprietary software, etc.
Extrapolate art direction: i.e. design, architectural style, lighting and graphics, which adhere to the Production Designers overall vision
Support the technical aspects of the work created
Collaborate with the Art Department, Layout, Modeling, Look Development, and Lighting teams
Interpret concept art and color keys into stylized yet realistic final image
Design environment for a shot based on extrapolation of more generalized concept art
Setup entire shot extension from scratch
Modeling as needed, especially complex terrain generation
Texture and shader generation as needed
Lighting of self-generated 3D assets as well as existing show assets using Dlight, Maya, and Hyperion
Creation of fully realized high resolution HDR digital matte paintings
Creation of fully composited set extension in Nuke utilizing 3D projections, creative compositing and post production motion blur and DOF
Take art direction from various sources and collaborate with multiple departments to achieve the final shot
Delivery of final frames to lighting department

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or comparable experience
Professional experience required, feature animation experience preferred
High skill level in painting, composition, perspective, and color theory
Understands a 2.5D workflow with multiple projection cameras with extensive knowledge of both 2D and 3D workflows and thought processes
Good artistic skills with willingness to learn new workflows
Extensive knowledge of Mac OSX and Linux and programs such as Photoshop, Maya, Nuke, and various renderers
Must be able to work iteratively in a fluid and fast-paced environment, take direction easily, and be willing to participate as a member of a highly collaborative team
Ideal candidates would possess secondary craft skills or come from a generalist background
Extensive knowledge of real-world lighting and materials
Preferable background in tradition drawing and painting
Extensive understanding of shot and painting composition, with preferable knowledge of cinematography
Solid understanding of photography and its terminologies
Ability to solve complex problems in an extremely creative way

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

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

12/16

Senior Look Development Technical Director

Singapore, Singapore Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

Position Summary

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

Senior Look Development Artists produce high-quality look dev and shading for our CG Assets, needing only initial direction and guidance from their Supervisors.

What You'll Do

Design and create the lighting and the look of computer-generated objects and scenes
Works closely with Assets Supervisors / Leads, Lighting Supervisors, Lookdev Supervisors and CG Supervisors to determine the best approach to solving CG challenges and developing the final look
Creates efficient rendering setups in order to optimize render farm usage
Stays on schedule and meets set deadlines while maintaining the highest level of work quality
Ensures there is ongoing communication with Production and Leads regarding schedules and deadlines
Helps mentor Junior Artists within the Lighting/Look Dev team
Create & maintain simple materials using the provided shading templates
Create & maintain custom hero materials and shading networks when necessary
Deep understanding of real-world materials
Perform shot Look Dev tasks
Understanding of energy conservation principles
Deep understanding of Physically based rendering and shader models
Ability to work and communicate with model, texture and groom artists to get the best possible results
Ability to build and maintain complex shading networks with artist usability and user-interface support in mind

What We Are Looking For

Degree and/or professional training in Computer Graphics, with advanced work experience in VFX or Feature Animation
Exhibits excellent listening and communication skills, able to receive direction and criticism
Demonstrates the ability to help and teach more junior-level artists
Demonstrates the ability to prioritize tasks, manages time very well, provides everyone with accurate time estimates on shot task completion
Demonstrates the ability to work within a team environment
Demonstrates the ability to work with minimal supervision to complete an asset
A thorough knowledge of the vfx pipeline from modeling through texturing, grooming, rendering and compositing
Ability to pick-up new techniques and the ability to learn new software quickly and easily
Knowledge of Katana and Renderman is beneficial
Knowledge of python is beneficial
Strong interest in shading technologies
At ease with Linux based operating systems
Good understanding of physically plausible shading techniques

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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 Co. Singapore B.V. , which is part of a business we call *** .

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

12/13

Senior Texture Artist

Singapore, Singapore Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

Position Summary

The Senior Texture Artists are responsible for creating the textures, colors, and organic surface qualities needed in the completion of CG creatures and hard-surface models used in production.

We are looking for a creative who reflects the innovative spirit, creative talent, production excellence, team-oriented mindset and passion for great filmmaking that define ILM.

Primary Responsibilities

Works with the production team (Supervisors and Leads) to execute the desired look of CG Assets
Creates the textures, colors, and organic surface qualities needed in the completion of CG creatures and hard-surface models used in production
Participates as a team member in determining various design solutions; provides feedback to other members of the production by attending dailies on a regular basis
Work closely with Art Directors, Modelers, and Look-Development TD's in achieving desired look of models
Maintains or exceeds consistent level of productivity while meeting deadlines and producing high quality work
Ability to source, collect and analyze reference material
Mentor Junior and Mid Level Artists

Education/Experience

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
8+ years of experience in high-end feature film visual effects
Demo reel and portfolio showing knowledge and experience in texture painting, look development and/or concept art

Required Skills / Competencies

Attention to detail
Ability to learn quickly and assimilate new information
Good interpersonal skills and communication skills
Good organizational skills
Drive for result
Plans well and manages priorities
Stay agile and flexible
Thinks analytically and innovatively
Always curious and seek for new learning opportunities

Required Technical Skills

Familiarity with film production; computer graphics
Strong proficiency in Maya, UV unwrapping tools, Mari, Photoshop, Zbrush, Substance
Proficient in Katana experience
Basic knowledge of Physical Based Shading principles and lighting required
Ability to run turntables and perform lookdev/shader adjustments required

Preferred Skills / Competencies

Look Development and Shading skills a plus
Hair Grooming / Shading skills a plus
Modeling skills a plus

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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 Co. Singapore B.V. , which is part of a business we call *** .

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

12/2

Senior Technical Artist

Needham, MA Details

Full Time

Company Overview

Every great story has a new beginning. We're excited to announce that Discovery and *** *** have combined to become *** Discovery. WBD is a premier global *** and entertainment company offering audiences the world's most differentiated and complete portfolio of content, brands and franchises across television, film, sports, news, streaming and gaming. We're home to the world's best storytellers, creating world-class products for consumers. From brilliant creatives to technology trailblazers and beyond, join us as we step into the next chapter.

*** Games Boston is a *** Games development studio focused on creating free-to-play games for mobile platforms. The studio is utilizing its extensive expertise in creating persistent online worlds that foster powerful social gaming communities to develop its hit mobile game, Game of Thrones: Conquest.

" THIS ROLE CAN BE REMOTE"

Your watch has begun. We're excited to announce that WB Games Boston is seeking a passionate and creative Senior Technical Artist to join the Game of Thrones: Conquest art team.

As a Senior Technical Artist, your responsibilities will be the development of tools, streamlining workflows, building pipelines, and bridging the space *** ween technology and art in a live game environment. In this role, you will collaborate across art and programming disciplines to make Game of Thrones: Conquest, and future games, as visually appealing as they are fun. You will be joining a studio that is as diverse and inclusive as the WB universe itself.

The Daily

Help drive, maintain, and support art production pipelines, tools, and best practices for Unity development across mobile devices.
Provide solutions to complex shader and graphical challenges on mobile devices, utilizing all platform advantages to deliver a high quality experience on an array of hardware types.
Collaborate with engineers, designers, and producers to make decisions that achieve the project vision through an optimized visual experience.
Provide team leads insight on project costs, scheduling, and planning.
Create and maintain character and creature animation rigs.
Write and maintain Maya scripts using MEL, Python, and PyMel
Help develop the 3D look for assets (shading, lighting, particles/vfx or rendering).
Within Unity create content that is procedural/data driven, integrate and optimize assets, and maintain scripts.
Troubleshoot/debug technical issues.

The Essentials

5+ years of game experience
A portfolio to demonstrate your technical skills in Unity or similar platforms, as well as art applications (Maya, Adobe suite, or similar.)
Proficiency in multiple scripting and coding languages (C#, Python).
The ability to create and problem-solve the complex structural art foundations of a project with asset optimization in mind.
Expertise in 3D graphics and excellent knowledge of the 3D production pipeline.
Ability to self-manage and make responsible decisions about time and project priorities.
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
Understanding of the graphic capacities of the current and upcoming mobile market.

Nice To Haves

Mobile game expertise preferred.
Knowledge of graphics rendering and shaders.
Experience in F2P

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

If you're a qualified candidate 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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11/26

CG Supervisor

Singapore, Singapore Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

Position Summary

Working under the direction of the Producer and the VFX Supervisor, the CG Supervisor ensures all delivered shots maintain the group's rigorous technical standards and assist with the creative vision of the Director by directing the artists' work, technical skills, organization and communication.

Primary Responsibilities

Crewed to a show (or multiple smaller shows when needed) and owns all decisions related to that show's technical development and implementation requirements including workflow, tool and pipeline decisions.
Serves as final decision-maker on all technical issues that span multiple artist disciplines (for example, makes the call on the most appropriate workflow *** ween different disciplines when consensus cannot be reached).
Owns show approach plan and partners with key supervisors across all ILM global locations for specifics on show planning, delivery, etc.
Responsible for ensuring technical implementation will work across all ILM locations, taking into account issues like licenses, machine specs, file sharing and other issues that may differ *** ween locations.
Responsible for show-specific forecasting of license, machine, render and storage needs throughout show schedule.
Partners with appropriate studio reps across ILM global locations to provide show projections for larger, studio-wide assessments and reports.
Directly oversees new, facility approved, show-specific workflow and technology innovations. May perform or delegate the 'product owner' role for new technology on the show, however remains ultimately accountable for success of those efforts.
Ensures show approach decisions are consistent with the facility canonical pipeline goals and that new technology developed on the show meets the show's needs. Ensures those efforts are visible to R&D, P.E., IT and the CG Technology Supervisors.
Partners with CG Technology Supervisors and R&D, PE and IT supervisors on canonical issues and priorities related to show needs.
Communicates proactively and consistently across show and studio about show technical priorities, requirements and concerns, in particular to show producer and VFX supervisor, CG technology supervisor leadership team and within weekly CG Supervisor meeting.
Flags and communicates the need for any show decisions which create divergence in canonical asset management tools and workflow (i.e. any changes to core, facility naming conventions, shotfile structure, choice of software, etc...)
Collaborates with outsource vendors and other ILM production partners on all shot and data sharing issues including file formats and standardization, colour space issues, etc. related to show

Required Skills / Technical Competencies

Strong working knowledge of Linux, Python and shell scripting required.
Strong awareness of deadlines.
Demonstrates ability to work with competency, energy and enthusiasm within a team environment with minimal supervision.
Demonstrates excellent listening and communication skills by openly receiving direction and criticism by asking good questions to confirm clear interpretation of the directions and how to approach what needs to be done. Once clear, implements the requested changes im *** tely and raises flags right away.
Demonstrates the ability to engage in the creative process without ego, and accepts all final decisions with a positive and encouraging attitude.
Demonstrates an excellent eye toward anticipating potential problems and knowing exactly what could look *** ter in one's shot and an excellent knowledge of how to use the tools to achieve the desired look.
Demonstrates superb problem solving skills and takes the initiative to offer ideas and suggestions.
Demonstrates the ability to prioritize tasks managing time very well, providing everyone with accurate time estimates on shot task completion.
Demonstrates the ability to help and teach more junior level artists and lead others on huge shots or small sequences.
Sets a standard for all Technical Directors in continually raising the bar of for speed, quality of work and adaptability.
Conversant in many of the ILM methodologies.

Preferred Skills / Technical Competencies

Look dev and/or shader writing a plus, layout and matchmove a plus.
Technical Skills: Familiar with Maya, Katana, Zeno and Nuke.

Education / Experience

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Graphics (or equivalent experience) with at least 5+ years hands-on production experience.
Significant post production experience including experience working as a CG Supervisor

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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 Co. Singapore B.V. , which is part of a business we call *** .

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

11/24

Technical Artist

London, United Kingdom Details

Full Time

Working alongside content teams to prototype, create and improve quality for shaders and materials.
Improve and develop shader workflows for art teams.
Provide documentation and support for art teams to make the best of the technology available.
Explore new techniques to improve our workflows and push for visual quality.
Analyse and improve rendering performance and help with rendering budgets for artists.
Help with bugs for visual and performance issues.

Skill Requirements

Good communication skills
Understanding of rendering basics (PBR, Lighting basics, Shader costs)
Working knowledge of UV workflows.
Experience working with shaders in game engines

Bonus Points

Working knowledge of HLSL/other shader languages.
Experience with Substance Designer and procedural material workflows.
Experience with coding languages such as C++, Python, Javascript.

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

If you're a qualified candidate 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.

10/25

Environment Look Development Artist

Vancouver, Canada Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

*** Animation *** has an exciting opportunity for Environment Look Development Artists to join the team at our Vancouver, BC studio. Our Environment Look Development Artists are responsible for creating the materials, textures, and geometric instances that define the look of our environments, sets, and props. We value self-motivated artists who thrive in a collaborative environment. 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.

Responsibilities:

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

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in digital art, computer graphics, or related field
3+ years of professional experience in Environment Look Development
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
Character Look Development experience is a plus

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

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

9/23

Senior Rendering Programmer

London, United Kingdom Details

Full Time

Company Overview

Every great story has a new beginning. We're excited to announce that Discovery and *** *** have combined to become *** Discovery. WBD is a premier global *** and entertainment company offering audiences the world's most differentiated and complete portfolio of content, brands and franchises across television, film, sports, news, streaming and gaming. We're home to the world's best storytellers, creating world-class products for consumers. From brilliant creatives to technology trailblazers and beyond, join us as we step into the next chapter.

Rocksteady *** is an award-winning, critically acclaimed video game developer. Founded in 2004, we are home to the widely celebrated Batman: Arkham series of games. Our philosophy for game development is all about treating people well to create quality entertainment that stands the test of time. We're a one-project studio that built our success by combining genre-defining gameplay and character-driven cinematic narrative with AAA production values. Born in the heart of London, our multicultural team takes inspiration from the culture and history of our home in one of the most diverse cities in the world.

Rocksteady is looking for a Senior Rendering Programmer to join our dedicated and collaborative team working our upcoming AAA title Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.

The role involves writing, extending, and optimising the sophisticated graphics technologies which power our game. You'll be refining existing techniques, exploring new ones, and developing tools for more efficient content creation.

You'll also work closely with artists & tech artists to support them in delivering the Art Director's vision, and together come up with creative solutions to deliver the highest quality game experience on our target hardware, including high-end PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.

Responsibilities

Developing rendering features and systems
Profiling and optimising on CPU & GPU
Guiding artists in content creation and optimisation
Improving debug tools and development workflows
Researching, prototyping, and implementing new rendering techniques

Requirements

A high level of C++ coding and general technical ability
A strong graphics background with knowledge of cutting-edge rendering techniques and 3D maths
A good understanding of current graphics hardware, APIs and shader programming languages
Knowledge of a variety of CPU, GPU and asset optimisation approaches
Professional game development experience on high quality projects

Bonus Points

Experience with Unreal Engine 4/5
Familiarity with the latest generation of consoles

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

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

If you're a qualified candidate 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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7/29

Lighting Technical Director Ilm London

London, United Kingdom Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

Position Summary

Lighting Technical Directors are responsible for producing high-quality CG lighting and rendering for complex shots for high-end photo-realistic visual effects.

What you'll do

Scrutinise the colours and directions of all light sources in the real-world scene and replicate them in CG.
Design and create the lighting and the look of computer-generated objects and scenes.
Responsible for the final CG scene assembly, lighting and rendering of very complex shots.
Works closely with Lighting Supervisors and CG Supervisors to determine the best approach to solving CG challenges and developing the final look.
Creates lighting setups and/or works within current setups.
Creates efficient rendering setups in order to optimise render farm usage.
Stays on schedule and meets set deadlines while maintaining the highest level of work quality.
Ensures there is ongoing communication with Production and Leads regarding schedules and deadlines.
Helps mentor Junior Artists within the Lighting/Look Dev team.

What we're looking for

Experience in Computer Graphics.
Experience in real-world lighting and photography.
Demonstrable advanced Lighting and Rendering experience within a VFX environment.
Previous experience performing shot Look Dev tasks.
Exhibits excellent listening and communication skills, able to receive direction and criticism.
Demonstrates an excellent aesthetic eye, anticipates potential problems and uses knowledge of how to use the tools to achieve the desired look.
Demonstrates the ability to help and teach more junior-level artists.
Demonstrates the ability to prioritise tasks and provide Production / Lead with accurate time estimates on task completion.
Demonstrates excellent presentation/communication skills in dailies/shot review by clearly and briefly outlining what has been accomplished and what should be addressed next in a shot.
Demonstrates the ability to work within a team environment with minimal supervision to complete a shot.
Can write plug-ins, set-up sequences, debug simulations and write set up and Renderman surface shaders with proficiency.
Solid compositing ability, can wrangle blue-screen extractions, working knowledge of Nuke.
Demonstrates the ability to work with minimal supervision to complete a shot.
A thorough understanding of the VFX pipeline from modelling through animation, texturing, rendering and compositing.
Ability to pick up new techniques and the ability to learn new software quickly and easily.
Knowledge of Katana is essential, Maya an advantage and Zeno beneficial.
Knowledge of Python and/or MEL scripting is essential.
Shader writing ability is essential.
Good knowledge of Nuke or similar compositing package, including how to use layers and passes to tweak a shot after it has been rendered.
A strong understanding of Linux based operating systems.
Basic knowledge of physically plausible shading techniques.
Strong knowledge of lighting techniques and a good understanding of colour-space.
Excellent pipeline scripting ability.
Excellent knowledge of Renderman and other unbiased rendering systems.
Good knowledge of other disciplines within VFX including simulation, modelling and UV mapping, texturing and camera tracking.

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About *** :

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

About *** :

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

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7/15

Look Development Artist

Sydney, Australia Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

The Look Development Artist is responsible for producing high quality look dev and shading for our CG assets used in production. Have the flexibility of moving into lighting shot production, producing high end lighting during show production.

We are looking for a creative who reflects the innovative spirit, creative talent, production excellence, team- oriented mindset and passion for great filmmaking that define ILM.

What You'll Do

On any given day you may partner with Look Dev, Texture and Lighting teams along with Production team to:

Create and maintain materials and shading networks, from simple materials using provided shading templates to custom hero materials and complex shading networks, with artist usability and user- interface support in mind.
Execute the desired look of complex CG assets, including creatures and/or hard surface models, including ships, real world vehicles and environments.
Determining various design solutions; provide feedback to other members of the production by attending dailies on a regular basis.
Maintain or exceed a consistent level of productivity while meeting deadlines and producing high quality work.
Work closely with model, texture, groom and lighting technical directors to achieve the desired look of assets.

What We Are Looking For

An outstanding and varied aesthetic with the ability to interpret a multitude of creative visions.
Display a deep knowledge of real world materials, energy conservation principles, and physically based rendering and shader models.
Experience producing a variety of different material styles ( hard- surface, organic, groom, FX - driven )
Extensive experience with a modern path-traced production render engine.
Experience building and maintaining complex shading networks, with a focus on methodical and efficient network design.
Have a strong handle on the latest 3D concept tools and as a bonus some working knowledge of modeling and texturing.
Have multiple years of relevant experience in high-end feature film visual effects. Production Katana experienced required.
At ease with Linux-based operating systems. Scripting experience preferred ( Python / lua )

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About *** :

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

About *** :

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

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

7/15

CG Supervisor

Sydney, Australia Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

ILM opened its Sydney studio in 2019. The youngest of all of the ILM *** , the Sydney studio leverages the expertise and technological know-how developed over 40 years at *** combined with the top artists and technicians in the region. Knowledge and culture flow freely *** ween the company's five *** and the global team shares tools and workflow allowing for seamless collaboration on all shared projects.
We are seeking a CG Supervisor to join the team.

Working under the direction of the Producer and the VFX Supervisor, the CG Supervisor ensures all delivered shots maintain the group's rigorous technical standards and assist with the creative vision of the Director by directing the artists' work, technical skills, organization and communication.

Primary Responsibilities:

Crewed to a show (or multiple smaller shows when needed) and owns all decisions related to that show's technical development and implementation requirements including workflow, tool and pipeline decisions.
Serves as final decision-maker on all technical issues that span multiple artist disciplines (for example, makes the call on the most appropriate workflow *** ween different disciplines when consensus cannot be reached).
Owns show approach plan and partners with key supervisors across all ILM global locations for specifics on show planning, delivery, etc.
Responsible for ensuring technical implementation will work across all ILM locations, taking into account issues like licenses, machine specs, file sharing and other issues that may differ *** ween locations.
Responsible for show-specific forecasting of license, machine, render and storage needs throughout the show schedule.
Partners with appropriate studio reps across ILM global locations to provide show projections for larger, studio-wide assessments and reports.
Directly oversees new, facility approved, show-specific workflow and technology innovations. May perform or delegate the 'product owner' role for new technology on the show, however remains ultimately accountable for the success of those efforts.
Ensures show approach decisions are consistent with the facility canonical pipeline goals and that new technology developed on the show meets the show's needs. Ensures those efforts are visible to R&D, P.E., IT and the CG Technology Supervisors.
Partners with CG Technology Supervisors and R&D, PE and IT supervisors on canonical issues and priorities related to show needs.
Communicates proactively and consistently across show and studio about show technical priorities, requirements and concerns, in particular to show producer and VFX supervisor, CG technology supervisor leadership team and within weekly CG Supervisor meeting.
Flags and communicates the need for any show decisions which create divergence in canonical asset management tools and workflow (i.e. any changes to core, facility naming conventions, shotfile structure, choice of software, etc...)
Collaborates with outsource vendors and other ILM production partners on all shot and data sharing issues including file formats and standardization, colour space issues, etc. related to show

Required Skills / Technical Competencies:

Strong working knowledge of Linux, Python and shell scripting required.
Strong awareness of deadlines.
Demonstrates ability to work with competency, energy and enthusiasm within a team environment with minimal supervision.
Demonstrates excellent listening and communication skills by openly receiving direction and criticism by asking good questions to confirm clear interpretation of the directions and how to approach what needs to be done. Once clear, implements the requested changes im *** tely and raises flags right away.
Demonstrates the ability to engage in the creative process without ego, and accepts all final decisions with a positive and encouraging attitude.
Demonstrates an excellent eye toward anticipating potential problems and knowing exactly what could look *** ter in one's shot and an excellent knowledge of how to use the tools to achieve the desired look.
Demonstrates superb problem solving skills and takes the initiative to offer ideas and suggestions.
Demonstrates the ability to prioritize tasks managing time very well, providing everyone with accurate time estimates on shot task completion.
Demonstrates the ability to help and teach more junior level artists and lead others on huge shots or small sequences.
Sets a standard for all Technical Directors in continually raising the bar of for speed, quality of work and adaptability.
Conversant in many of the ILM methodologies.
Look dev and/or shader writing a plus, layout and matchmove a plus.
Technical Skills: Familiar with Maya, Katana, Zeno and Nuke.

Education / Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Graphics (or equiv. experience) with at least 5+ years hands-on production experience.
Significant post production experience including experience working as a CG Supervisor

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About *** :

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

About *** :

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

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

7/11

Realtime Technical Director - Expression Of Interest

Vancouver, Canada Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

This posting is an opportunity to submit your resume for future consideration; this is not a role that is open at this time. We anticipate this role may be open in the future, but we are not actively hiring for the position. If you would like to be considered for this potential role, please submit your resume. If the role becomes available, you may receive an email or call from a recruiter.

Position Summary

Realtime TDs can independently light, render, and do moderate-level compositing of very complex shots. We are seeking Artists who can not only produce high quality shots on post-production VFX shots, but also apply real-time rendering concepts to produce virtual production content for our StageCraft LED Volumes.

This fusion of high-end graphics and immersive storytelling means creating unparalleled scenes that raise the bar for film-making. We continue to push the boundaries of what's possible. We are looking for talented and driven technologists, artists and designers to join our collaborative, creative, and highly technical work environment.

What You'll Do

Work with VFX Supervisors, Show Leadership and Concept Artwork to design lighting setups for environments, characters and interactive assets
Collaborate with the Stage team to deliver the finaled load to the designated StageCraft shot, sent directly to the operators on-set
Utilize dynamic lighting tools, real-time raytracing, image based lighting, 3d colour-adjustment tools, light baking strategies, participating *** , and real-time rendering, on a daily basis
Work with the rest of the team to deliver scenes that match the desired targets for aesthetics, performance and stage control
Participate in improving workflows, optimizations, and best practices
Identify, triage, and fix bugs as required, working with engineering and relevant departments
Take final content to a high degree of polish and optimization
Ability to take problem solving into their own hands and present self-driven solutions

What We're Looking For

5+ years experience in 3D game development or Animation/VFX Film studio
Strong aesthetic sense for lighting and colour theory
Strong technical understanding of current real-time lighting tool sets including atmospheric effects, post processing, colour grading and HDR IBL workflows
Experience with Unreal/Unity or equivalent real-time platform: dynamic and baked lighting workflows and physically-based rendering
Shaders: in-depth knowledge of real-time shader implementations and limitations
Demonstrated experience and knowledge in working with multiple data types and scene aggregation scenarios.
Fluency in working in Linux
Collaborative mindset, can take direction, and know what looks good and why
Excellent communication, organization and problem-solving skills, and self-motivated
A portfolio / reel submission - including a detailed breakdown of your work in each section - is required with all applications

Nice to have:

Strong traditional art, photography or film studies background
Experience in multiple VFX pipeline departments with a wide range of CG skills
Proficient with profiling tools in the examination & diagnosis of performance issues related to lighting
Experience with one or more of the following: Maya, Unity, Unreal, Substance Designer / Painter, Zbrush or Mudbox, Houdini, Mari, 3D StudioMax, Photoshop, Nuke, Zeno
Interest and capacity to work with proprietary tool sets
Python experience

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About *** :

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

About *** :

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

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

7/11

Junior Lighting Technical Director (feature Animation)

Vancouver, Canada Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

Position Summary

The Junior Lighting TDs work under a sequence lighting lead to make basic lighting and shader tweaks. They may also manage renders and provide them to comp. Work is subject to close supervisory review at frequent intervals. They need to be able to develop enhancements or "fixes" to identified aspects of art / technologies, as well as be able to create shaders and tools for more than one type of 3D character and element. Can tweak monolithic materials, modify and run existing turntables, basic checkins into asset management system for basic CG assets (props, plants, set dressing, traffic, vehicles).

What You'll Do

Day-to-day show support
Troubleshoot flow of data in/out of department
Responsible for escalation of tech issues to appropriate show or tech group
Strong communication and follow-through
Strong artistic skills; some background in visual arts a plus
Ability to work under pressure and deadlines
Work with stage team may be required
Potential need to work across multiple projects/productions at any given time
Entry level shot work, time permitting, which might include:
- Constructing look-developed objects, effects, elements or characters
- Lighting simple creatures and rudimentary A over B compositing ability
- Tweaking monolithic materials, modifying and running existing turntables, and performing basic check-ins into asset management system for basic cg assets (props, plants, set dressing, traffic, vehicles)
- Pre-flight lighting tasks
Quality control of files and scenes from outsource vendors
HDRI environment map stitching and organization
Documentation
Software testing
Render tuning
Simple sequence lighting tasks
Maintaining/updating templates and generics

What We're Looking For

At least 2 years of relevant VFX experience and at least a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Traditional Animation; OR at least 3 years of relevant professional VFX experience
Exhibits strong teamwork and interdisciplinary thinking
Demo reel required
Nice to have:
- 0- 5+ years feature film experience preferred
- Linux and Python scripting or shader authoring preferred; C++ skills also applicable
- Basic lighting & look development
- Renderman/Vray
- Mari
- Nuke

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About *** :

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

About *** :

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

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

7/11

Senior Look Development Technical Director (feature Animation & Vfx)

Vancouver, Canada Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

Position Summary

We are looking for a Senior Look Development Technical Director who reflects the innovative spirit, creative talent, production excellence, collaborative mindset and passion for great filmmaking that define ILM.
Senior Look Development Technical Directors produce high-quality look dev and shading for our CG Assets, needing only initial direction and guidance from their Supervisors.

What You'll Do

Design and create the lighting and the look of computer generated objects and scenes
Works closely with Lighting Supervisors, Lookdev Supervisors and CG Supervisors to determine the best approach to solving CG challenges and developing the final look
Creates efficient rendering setups in order to optimize render farm usage
Stays on schedule and meets set deadlines while maintaining the highest level of work quality
Ensures there is ongoing communication with Production and Leads regarding schedules and deadlines
Helps mentor Junior Artists within the Lighting/Look Dev team
Create & maintain simple materials using the provided shading templates
Create & maintain custom hero materials and shading networks when necessary
Deep understanding of real world materials
Perform shot Look Dev tasks
Understanding of energy conservation principles
Deep understanding of Physically based rendering and shader models
Ability to work and communicate with model, texture and groom artists to get the best possible results
Ability to build and maintain complex shading networks with artist usability and user-interface support in mind

What We're Looking For

Degree and/or professional training in Computer Graphics, with advanced work experience in VFX or Feature Animation
Exhibits excellent listening and communication skills, able to receive direction and criticism
Demonstrates the ability to help and teach more junior-level artists
Demonstrates the ability to prioritize tasks, manages time very well, provides everyone with accurate time estimates on shot task completion
Demonstrates the ability to work within a team environment
Demonstrates the ability to work with minimal supervision to complete an asset
A thorough knowledge of the vfx pipeline from modeling through texturing, grooming, rendering and compositing
Ability to pick-up new techniques and the ability to learn new software quickly and easily
Knowledge of Katana and Renderman is beneficial
Knowledge of python is beneficial
Strong interest in shading technologies
At ease with Linux based operating systems
Good understanding of physically plausible shading techniques

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About *** :

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

About *** :

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

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

7/11

Ilmxlab Technical Artist (look Dev)

Singapore, Singapore Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

Position Summary

We are looking for a Tech Artist who is passionate about bringing the latest technical trends in real-time development to their craft, and who reflects the innovative spirit and immersive storytelling that defines ILMxLAB.

The Look Dev Technical Artist is a unique talent whose creative and technical expertise ideally includes high-end CG production in addition to game engines. Someone who is equally comfortable working with other artists as they are with engineers. We are looking for that special someone who strives to maximize the visual and technical quality of look and shader development.

What you'll do

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

What we're looking for

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

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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 Co. Singapore B.V. , which is part of a business we call *** .

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

7/11

Ilmxlab Senior Lighting Artist

Singapore, Singapore Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

Position Summary
We are looking for a talented and driven technologist who reflects the innovative spirit, creative talent, production excellence, collaborative mindset, and passion for great storytelling that define ILM and ILMxLAB.

The Senior Lighting Artist is responsible for bringing the best out of our environments and to combine artistic talent and technical ability. You would be working closely with our Department Supervisor, Lighting and production teams on the design and implementation of lighting setups and lighting pipelines.

What You'll Do

Work with Art Directors, Lighting Leads, Designers, and Concept Artwork to design lighting setups for environments, characters and interactive game assets.
Deep knowledge of lightmap baking, dynamic lighting tools, image based specular lighting, indirect light probes, post-process volumes and real-time rendering and raytracing
Partner with environment, character and VFX artists in the lighting design to achieve the desired targets for aesthetics and performance through material shader and geometry work
Work with level designers to animate via level blueprint or sequencer dynamic lighting or transitions
Actively participate in improving workflows, optimizations and best practices
Identify, triage, and fix bugs as required working with engineering and relevant departments
Take final project to a high degree of polish and optimization
Work with Technical Artists to optimize lighting to fit performance requirements with target platforms and devices
Create documentation and setup guides for projects
Supervision of junior and mid-level artists, as required

What We're Looking For

5+ years experience as a lighting TD/artist - in 3D game development or animation/vfx film studio
Strong aesthetic sense for lighting and color theory
Strong technical understanding of current real time lighting tool sets including atmospheric effects, post processing, color grading and HDR IBL workflows
Team player who can take direction and know what looks good and why
Experience with Unreal/Unity or equivalent real time platform: dynamic and baked lighting workflows: physically-based rendering and basic level blueprint scripting
Shaders: in-depth knowledge of real-time shader implementations, PBR pipelines, subsurface shaders, and limitations of shaders in VR
Materials: experienced in the development, authoring & organization of efficient materials via the UE4 material editor
Fluency in working in Windows, JIRA, Perforce or equivalent OS, workload and data management tools
Excellent communication, organization and problem-solving skills and self-motivated
Bonus points for:
- Strong traditional art, photography or film studies background
- Passion for playing and making games, experience or interest in VR and AR VFX production / pipeline experience
- Proficient with profiling tools in the examination & diagnosis of performance issues related to lighting
- Experience with one or more of the following: Maya, Substance Designer / Painter, Zbrush or Mudbox, Houdini, Mari, 3D StudioMax, Photoshop, Nuke
- Interest and capacity to work with proprietary toolsets
- Previous experience as a lead on a project

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

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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 *** :

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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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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.