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3/21

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.

We are looking for an experienced full-time Senior 3D Game Artist with a strong sensibility for art and the technical ability to create 3D art. This position will work with the Art Director, Designers, and Engineering Team to bring innovative visuals to life in the Unity Engine and Blender.

As a Senior 3D Game Artist at Moonloot you will...

Create textured, skinned and rigged environment and character models in low-mid poly geometry using Blender and in-house tooling
Maintain a given style across a variety of assets, and expand that style to fit the requirements of new assets
Recognizing what design requirements are needed for 3D models, and supporting art vendors and engineers with 3D visualization
Designing, creating, and integrating 3D models from start to finish
Rendering 3D assets for the game
You will work closely with the artists, designers, and engineers on the team, to develop, implement, set dress environments and characters with 3D assets
You will be the link *** ween the artistic and technical teams and therefore it is vital that you are able to develop the needed systems and applications

Ideally, you are...

Available full time in Helsinki or open to relocate to Helsinki
Receptive to working independently and driving the visual style for the 3D assets
Able to communicate ideas clearly and effectively
Self-starter willing to find solutions and ask questions when needed
A person with attention to detail and a desire to make excellent games
An artist proficient with Blender and Unity Engine

Skills & Requirements:

Portfolio demonstrating wide variety of 3D art on mobile games
Shipped games as a Senior 3D Artist in mobile games
Strong game design and communication skills
Experience in testing and debugging your own work, and solving problems and fixing bugs
Performance testing and optimizing 3D assets for mobile platforms

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity of thought and background builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, color, place of birth, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military ser *** status, or disability status.

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

3/12

Artist

Needham, MA Details

Full Time

Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.

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

Who We Are...

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

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

*** 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.

WB Games Boston is seeking a Artist, Technical to help develop our upcoming mobile title. The responsibilities will include optimizing performance for mobile devices, tool development, shader and graphics development, streamlining workflows, building pipelines, and bridging the space *** ween technology and art. In this role, you will collaborate across art and programming disciplines.

Role Responsibilities...

Assist in the development of 3D assets to achieve the desired art style (shaders, lighting, vfx, rendering, etc).
Help drive, maintain, and support art production pipelines and best practices for Unity development across mobile devices.
Collaborate with artists, engineers, designers, and producers to make decisions that achieve the project vision through an optimized visual experience.
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.
Write and optimize shaders within Unity for URP.
Within Unity create content that is data driven, integrate and optimize assets.
Write and maintain scripts, test and improve runtime performance.
Write and maintain art tools within Maya and Unity.
Create and maintain character and creature rigs that are optimized for mobile.
Troubleshoot/debug technical issues.

Qualifications & Experience...

3+ years of game experience - Mobile game expertise preferred.
A portfolio to demonstrate your technical skills in Unity or similar platforms, as well as art applications (Maya, Adobe suite, or similar)
Proficiency in various scripting languages (C#, Python, MEL, PyMel)
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 3D production pipelines.
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
Understanding of the graphic capacities of the current and upcoming mobile market.
Knowledge of graphics rendering and shaders (HLSL).

How We Get Things Done...

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

The Legal Bits...

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

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

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3/5

Effects Supervisor

Sydney, Australia Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

The Effects Supervisor is primarily responsible for leading a team of Effects Artists and Leads. This role works as a hands-on collaborator with the VFX and CG Supervisor to ensure that all delivered shots maintain ILM's rigorous standards and support the creative vision of the show.

What You'll Do:

Designs and creates complicated FX animation, procedural simulation, dynamic simulation, particle and fluid systems, and rigid body simulations.
Light and render FX elements and produce composites to showcase ideas
Develops and implements new techniques quickly and debugs complicated problems
Sets the standard by continually improving the efficiency, speed, and the quality of the team's output
Provide constructive and consistent creative and technical oversight and feedback on a shot and sequence level to the team
Partners with other discipline leadership in determining various cross department solutions, improvements and collaboration.
Coaches and guides the team of Effects artists to execute quality performance for the project.
Works with Production to bid, schedule, and cast shotwork.
Responsible for guiding the overall effects and simulations are on delivered schedule and budget.
Partners with Talent Management to provide artists with performance feedback, guidance, mentoring, resolving performance issues and maintaining positive morale amongst the crew.
Attends all relevant meetings to promote effective communication throughout the production team.

What We're Looking For:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Graphics or equivalent work experience.
Expert in Houdini software, and knowledge and experience in Python, Hscript or Mel
10+ year's production experience, also with experience in a leadership role in film visual effects
Proficiency with Linux, Unix,
Produced effects smoke, fire, explosions, water, clouds, steam, particle
Demonstrable experience of mentoring and developing artists
Strong communication skills to present to supervisors and mentor the artist team
Can develop small scale, show specific tools for non-FX TDs and other FX TDs

JoinILM

At *** /ILM we believe that diversity, inclusion and belonging are integral to our company. We are at our best when our people at all levels reflect the vast life experiences of our audiences, and we thrive when ideas and decisions from all are valued and represented. If you are passionate about the role, but don't fit every criteria of the posting, we encourage you to still apply. We want to hear your story .

About *** :

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

About *** :

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

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

3/2

Coordinator Music Programming

Miami, FL Details

Full Time

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

Who We Are:

*** and its brands (Pandora, SXM *** , AdsWizz, Simplecast, and *** Connected Vehicle Services) are leading a new era of audio entertainment and services by delivering the most compelling subscription and ad-supported audio entertainment experience for listeners -- in the car, at home, and anywhere on the go with connected devices. Our vision is to shape the future of audio, where everyone can be effortlessly connected to the voices, stories and music they love wherever they are.

This is the place where a diverse group of emerging talent and legends alike come to share authentic and purposeful songs, stories, sounds and insights through some of the best programming and technology in the world. Our critically-acclaimed, industry-leading audio entertainment encompasses music, sports, comedy, news, talk, live events, and podcasting. No matter their individual role, each of our employees plays a vital part in bringing *** 's vision to life every day.

*** is the leading audio entertainment company in North America, and the premier programmer and platform for subscription and digital advertising-supported audio products. *** 's platforms collectively reach approximately 150 million listeners, the largest digital audio audience across paid and free tiers in North America, and deliver music, sports, talk, news, comedy, entertainment and podcasts. Pandora, a subsidiary of *** , is the largest ad-supported audio entertainment streaming ser *** in the U.S. *** 's subsidiaries Simplecast and AdsWizz make it a leader in podcast hosting, production, distribution, analytics and monetization. The Company's advertising sales organization, which operates as SXM *** , leverages its scale, cross-platform sales organization and ad tech capabilities to deliver results for audio creators and advertisers. *** , through *** Canada Holdings, Inc., also offers satellite radio and audio entertainment in Canada. In addition to its audio entertainment businesses, *** offers connected vehicle services to automakers.

How you'll make an impact:

Works with members of the Music Programming team to create superior radio programs as needed. Supports creative processes, content development and production. Exercises both creative abilities and technical skills. Edits materials and operates an audio board. May be assigned to more than one program and perform slightly different functions across channels.

What you'll do:

Receives daily assignments from Manager, Music Programming Operations and Program Directors
Gains an understanding of the music scheduling software and automation system
Develops an understanding of and performs audio editing, fades and inserting correct digital markers that sound the most appealing based on music/content selection and channel genre
Loads audio elements into music automation system & properly enters royalties related songinformation
Pulls listeners requests and calls from electronic webmail
Ensures on-air hosts receive daily music logs and updated talent schedules generated from music scheduling software
Monitors assigned specialty programming for content and technical quality control; verifying accurate start time of program(s) and prepares programming for On Demand
Serves as a In Studio Producer, ensuring that live broadcasts air smoothly by maintaining proper audio levels, firing elements at proper times, troubleshooting technical issues under pressure
May assist Program Director with writing station imaging, promos and selecting specific music
May write, obtain/record, schedule and archive Artist IDs and Interviews
Assists with the coordination of music projects by compiling research data, and learns how to interpret data
May participate in music meetings - may monitor format charts, trade journals and music sales figures to be as knowledgeable as possible about assigned format(s)
May act as liaison to music artists during celebrity visits and communicates with music labels, as directed by management

What you'll need:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
6-12 months of music programming related experience at a satellite, traditional commercial, and/or college radio station
Strong interest in learning all aspects of music programming and a desire to grow into a Program Director position
Strong interest in music and pop culture
Good public speaking and presentation skills.
Interpersonal skills and ability to interact and work with staff at all levels.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Detail-oriented and strong organizational skills.
Ability to project professionalism over the phone and in person.
Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Willingness to take initiative and to follow through on projects.
Creative writing ability.
Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and task-switch, and work under shifting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Must have legal right to work in the U.S.

Our goal at *** is to provide and maintain a work environment that fosters mutual respect, professionalism and cooperation. *** is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

The requirements and duties described above may be modified or waived by the Company in its sole discretion without notice.

R-2024-02-50

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

2/22

Lead Groom Artist

Vancouver, Canada Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

Position Summary

ILM's Groom Artist Team sits alongside our Digital Model Shop and Creature Teams. Creating hair, fur and/or feather grooms for characters and creatures as part of the Creature / Character pipeline for high-end VFX projects. The Groom Lead is responsible for the creation of outstanding character and creature grooms. They have experience in leading/mentoring teams, and understanding in all aspects of Groom work in a production pipeline.

What You'll Do

Creation of fur/feather/hair grooms for characters, creatures and props using a mix of off the shelf and ILM proprietary tools
Look after other artists when needed to make sure they are meeting all requirements of the show
Collaborate with Creature TD's to determine requirements and solutions for dynamics
Work closely with additional departments in the Creature workflow including Modeling, Lookdev, Textures and Production for all technical, aesthetic and schedule needs
Participate as a team member in achieving various aesthetic solutions; provides feedback to other members of the production team by attending dailies on a regular basis
Train and mentor new artists as well as provide technical assistance to the show supervisors before and during the production
Maintains or exceeds consistent level of productivity while meeting deadlines and producing high quality work

What We're Looking For

5+ years of proven experience within a high-end VFX facility
Experience leading and mentoring other artists.
Demo reel and portfolio illustrating knowledge and experience in high end VFX
Familiarity with film production; computer graphics
Attention to detail
Proven Groom skills within a high-end VFX production environment
Ability to learn quickly and assimilate new information
Good interpersonal skills
Expert in Houdini
Nice to have:
- Good organizational skills
- Proficient in Maya, Mari, zbrush, photoshop
- Grooming portfolio with creatures, digidoubles, and feathers
- Ability to liaise with various parts of the Computer Graphics pipeline
- Ability to navigate complex Computer Graphics pipelines

#JoinILM

The hiring range for this position in Vancouver is C$122,400 to C$156,800 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits, may be offered dependent on the level and position offered.

About *** :

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

About *** :

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

2/6

Senior Production Engineer - Platform

Sydney, Australia Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

Your role?
Core Pipeline is a globally distributed team that develops tools and workflows that act as the foundational infrastructure for ILM's creative departments at all of our locations around the world. We work closely with CG Production to create innovative tooling for *** management, publishing and asset management, developer platforms, and other core services. We work with all levels of artists and supervisors to create efficient, resilient, and artist-friendly software.

Within Core Pipeline, the Platform team provides the services, tools and applications that underpin the VFX pipeline. The Senior Production Engineer for Platform is engaged in architecting, developing, and maintaining the environment for the application developers to operate in. They will be a strong individual contributor and teammate, with an eye towards security, scalability, and reliability.

Do not let imposter syndrome hold you back from applying. Great people do not always tick every box. If you think you would thrive in this role, we encourage you to apply.

What will you be doing?
The Platform team covers a wide array of services and functions. As a Senior Production Engineer you may be required to do some or all of the following:
• Work closely with development teams to ensure applications are designed for scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Design, deploy, and maintain distributed, multi-region, highly scalable, and reliable services to improve developer productivity and experience.
• Build and maintain effective monitoring, logging, and alerting systems.
• Implement Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) best practices.
• Continuously improve our application infrastructure and processes.
• Drive discussions around the future of the developer platform at ILM.
• Provide support in the event of critical ser *** downtime.

To be a contributing member of this team, you will have a mix of these skills:
• Expert knowledge of Python and the Linux environment.
• Experience working with network and application protocols like NFS, TCP, gRPC, HTTP, etc...
• Experience with several relational or NoSQL technologies such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, Cassandra, ElasticSearch.
• Experience building and managing Kubernetes clusters in production.
• Experience with infrastructure as code such as Terraform, Ansible.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as ELK stack, Prometheus, Grafana, and Datadog.
• Knowledge of or expertise with SRE practices.
• Experience designing and implementing distributed systems in multi-region and hybrid environments.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Bachelor's degree, M.Sc, or Ph.D in Computing Science, or equivalent professional experience.

The following qualifications are a plus:
• Experience developing with C, C++, Rust
• Experience with message queuing systems such as RabbitMQ or Kafka
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
• VFX, Feature Animation or Episodic production experience
• Experience developing on Windows

Who we're looking for?
1. Do you have a passion for technology, systems design, and solving puzzles?
2. Can you drive projects through to completion, juggle competing priorities, and think on your feet?
3. Do you delight in creating ingenious solutions, brainstorming with a global team, and bringing fresh ideas to the table?
4. Are you an empathetic listener, a concise technical communicator, and love keeping stakeholders up to date?

Then yes, we're looking for you.

If you are a Senior Platform Engineer with a strong background in data-intensive systems and are looking for an exciting opportunity to make movie magic, we encourage you to apply.

At *** /ILM we believe that diversity, inclusion and belonging are integral to our company. We are at our best when our people at all levels reflect the vast life experiences of our audiences, and we thrive when ideas and decisions from all are valued and represented. If you are passionate about the role, but
don't fit every criteria of the posting, we encourage you to still apply. We want to hear your story.

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

2/1

Staff Production Engineer - Data Management

Sydney, Australia Details

Full Time

Work closely with development teams to ensure applications are designed for scalability, reliability, and performance.
Design, deploy, and maintain distributed, multi-region, highly scalable, reliable services to support publishing and storage management systems.
Continuously improve our application infrastructure and processes.
Lead projects and mentor engineers. Contribute to the development of the global team.
Drive discussions around the future of data management at ILM.
Provide support in the event of critical ser *** downtime.

To be a contributing member of this team, you will have a mix of these skills:

Expert knowledge of Python and the Linux environment.
Experience developing with Elixir or similar ser *** oriented languages
Expert knowledge of building and deploying reliable web services.
Experience with several relational or NoSQL technologies such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, Cassandra, ElasticSearch.
Experience designing and implementing distributed systems in multi-region environments.
A clear and concise communicator: able to keep end users informed of progress and managers informed of requests.
Experience and knowledge of working with event sourced systems.
Experience working with network and application protocols like NFS, TCP, gRPC, HTTP, etc...
Bachelor's degree, M.Sc, or Ph.D in Computing Science, or equivalent professional experience.
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
An ownership mentality.
Experience working with remote team members.

The following qualifications are a plus:

Experience with message queuing systems such as RabbitMQ or Kafka
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
VFX, Feature Animation or Episodic production experience

Who we're looking for?

Do you have a passion for technology, systems design, and solving puzzles? Can you drive projects through to completion, juggle competing priorities, and think on your feet? Do you delight in creating ingenious solutions, brainstorming with a global team, and bringing fresh ideas to the table? Are you an empathetic listener, a concise technical communicator, and love keeping stakeholders up to date?

Then yes, we're looking for you.

If you are a Staff Engineer with a strong background in data-intensive systems and are looking for an exciting opportunity to make movie magic, we encourage you to apply.

JoinILM

At *** /ILM we believe that diversity, inclusion and belonging are integral to our company. We are at our best when our people at all levels reflect the vast life experiences of our audiences, and we thrive when ideas and decisions from all are valued and represented. If you are passionate about the role, but don't fit every criteria of the posting, we encourage you to still apply. We want to hear your story.

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

1/31

Senior Production Engineer - Data Management

Sydney, Australia Details

Full Time

Work closely with development teams to ensure applications are designed for scalability, reliability, and performance.
Design, deploy, and maintain distributed, multi-region, highly scalable, reliable services to support publishing and storage management systems.
Continuously improve our application infrastructure and processes.
Drive discussions around the future of data management at ILM.
Provide support in the event of critical ser *** downtime.

To be a contributing member of this team, you will have a mix of these skills:

Expert knowledge of Python and the Linux environment.
Experience with several relational or NoSQL technologies such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, Cassandra, ElasticSearch.
Experience designing and implementing distributed systems in multi-region environments.
Experience working with network and application protocols like NFS, TCP, gRPC, HTTP, etc...
Experience and knowledge of working with event sourced systems.
Bachelor's degree, M.Sc, or Ph.D in Computing Science, or equivalent professional experience.
A clear and concise communicator: able to keep end users informed of progress and managers informed of requests.
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
An ownership mentality.
Experience working with remote team members.

The following qualifications are a plus:

Experience developing with or strong desire to learn Elixir
Experience with message queuing systems such as RabbitMQ or Kafka
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
VFX, Feature Animation or Episodic production experience

Who we're looking for?

Do you have a passion for technology, systems design, and solving puzzles? Can you drive projects through to completion, juggle competing priorities, and think on your feet? Do you delight in creating ingenious solutions, brainstorming with a global team, and bringing fresh ideas to the table? Are you an empathetic listener, a concise technical communicator, and love keeping stakeholders up to date?

Then yes, we're looking for you.

If you are a Senior Engineer with a strong background in data-intensive systems and are looking for an exciting opportunity to make movie magic, we encourage you to apply.

JoinILM

At *** /ILM we believe that diversity, inclusion and belonging are integral to our company. We are at our best when our people at all levels reflect the vast life experiences of our audiences, and we thrive when ideas and decisions from all are valued and represented. If you are passionate about the role, but don't fit every criteria of the posting, we encourage you to still apply. We want to hear your story.

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

1/26

Senior Production Engineer - Data Management

Vancouver, Canada Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

Position Summary

Core Pipeline is a globally distributed team that develops tools and workflows that act as the foundational infrastructure for ILM's creative departments at all of our locations around the world. We work closely with CG Production to create innovative tooling for *** management, publishing and asset management, developer platforms, and other core services. We work with all levels of artists and supervisors to create efficient, resilient, and artist-friendly software.

Within Core Pipeline, the Data Management Engineering team is responsible for global publishing and data synchronization systems. The Senior Production Engineer is responsible for architecting and developing key aspects of the Visual Effects (VFX) production pipeline. They will be a strong individual contributor and teammate, helping to design and deliver core data management services upon which the VFX pipeline depends.

Don't let imposter syndrome hold you back from applying. Great people do not always tick every box. If you think you would thrive in this role, we encourage you to apply.

What You'll Do

The Data Management team covers a wide array of services and functions. As a Senior Production Engineer you may be required to do some or all of the following:

Work closely with development teams to ensure applications are designed for scalability, reliability, and performance.
Design, deploy, and maintain distributed, multi-region, highly scalable, reliable services to support publishing and storage management systems.
Continuously improve our application infrastructure and processes.
Drive discussions around the future of data management at ILM.
Provide support in the event of critical ser *** downtime.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a Senior Platform Engineer with the following qualifications:

Expert knowledge of Python and the Linux environment.
Experience with several relational or NoSQL technologies such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, Cassandra, ElasticSearch.
Experience designing and implementing distributed systems in multi-region environments.
Experience working with network and application protocols like NFS, TCP, gRPC, HTTP, etc...
Experience and knowledge of working with event sourced systems.
Bachelor's degree, M.Sc, or Ph.D in Computing Science, or equivalent professional experience.
A clear and concise communicator: able to keep end users informed of progress and managers informed of requests.
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
An ownership mentality.
Experience working with remote team members.

The following qualifications are a plus:

Experience developing with or strong desire to learn Elixir
Experience with message queuing systems such as RabbitMQ or Kafka
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
VFX, Feature Animation or Episodic production experience

Who We're Looking For

Do you have a passion for technology, systems design, and solving puzzles?
Can you drive projects through to completion, juggle competing priorities, and think on your feet?
Do you delight in creating ingenious solutions, brainstorming with a global team, and bringing fresh ideas to the table?
Are you an empathetic listener, a concise technical communicator, and love keeping stakeholders up to date?

Then yes, we're looking for you.

If you are a Senior Engineer with a strong background in data-intensive systems and are looking for an exciting opportunity to make movie magic, we encourage you to apply.

JoinILM

The hiring range for this position in Vancouver is C$122,400 to C$156,800 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits, may be offered dependent on the level and position offered.

About *** :

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

About *** :

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

1/26

Staff Production Engineer - Data Management

Vancouver, Canada Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

Position Summary

Core Pipeline is a globally distributed team that develops tools and workflows that act as the foundational infrastructure for ILM's creative departments at all of our locations around the world. We work closely with CG Production to create innovative tooling for *** management, publishing and asset management, developer platforms, and other core services. We work with all levels of artists and supervisors to create efficient, resilient, and artist-friendly software.

Within Core Pipeline, the Data Management Engineering team is responsible for global publishing systems and storage management systems. The Staff Production Engineer is responsible for architecting and developing key aspects of the Visual Effects (VFX) production pipeline. They will be active in technical leadership and mentoring teammates, and will ultimately design and deliver core data management services upon which the VFX pipeline depends.

Don't let imposter syndrome hold you back from applying. Great people do not always tick every box. If you think you would thrive in this role, we encourage you to apply.

What You'll Do

The Data Management team covers a wide array of services and functions. As a Staff Production Engineer you may be required to do some or all of the following:

Work closely with development teams to ensure applications are designed for scalability, reliability, and performance.
Design, deploy, and maintain distributed, multi-region, highly scalable, reliable services to support publishing and storage management systems.
Continuously improve our application infrastructure and processes.
Lead projects and mentor engineers. Contribute to the development of the global team.
Drive discussions around the future of data management at ILM.
Provide support in the event of critical ser *** downtime.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a Staff Platform Engineer with the following qualifications:

Expert knowledge of Python and the Linux environment.
Experience developing with Elixir or similar ser *** oriented languages
Expert knowledge of building and deploying reliable web services.
Experience with several relational or NoSQL technologies such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, Cassandra, ElasticSearch.
Experience designing and implementing distributed systems in multi-region environments.
A clear and concise communicator: able to keep end users informed of progress and managers informed of requests.
Experience and knowledge of working with event sourced systems.
Experience working with network and application protocols like NFS, TCP, gRPC, HTTP, etc...
Bachelor's degree, M.Sc, or Ph.D in Computing Science, or equivalent professional experience.
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
An ownership mentality.
Experience working with remote team members.

The following qualifications are a plus:

Experience with message queuing systems such as RabbitMQ or Kafka
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
VFX, Feature Animation or Episodic production experience

Who We're Looking For

Do you have a passion for technology, systems design, and solving puzzles?
Can you drive projects through to completion, juggle competing priorities, and think on your feet?
Do you delight in creating ingenious solutions, brainstorming with a global team, and bringing fresh ideas to the table?
Are you an empathetic listener, a concise technical communicator, and love keeping stakeholders up to date?

Then yes, we're looking for you.

If you are a Staff Engineer with a strong background in data-intensive systems and are looking for an exciting opportunity to make movie magic, we encourage you to apply.
JoinILM

The hiring range for this position in Vancouver is C$137,300 to C$175,800 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits, may be offered dependent on the level and position offered.

About *** :

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

About *** :

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

1/18

Senior Environment Artist

Los Angeles, CA Details

Full Time

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

We're looking for a creative and highly-skilled Senior Environment Artist to help us forge the creative vision on a brand-new AAA multi-platform (PC, mobile, etc.) game. This is a unique opportunity to be at the heart of crafting and bringing to life worlds for one of *** 's first generation of internally developed original games.

As Senior Environment Artist, you will help us define overall quality and construct 3D environments to deliver consistent, high-quality environmental assets and locations. The ideal candidate is a well organized artist with a strong, hands-on background with a devotion for sharing and mentoring. This role will involve producing striking, high quality and optimized AAA environments.

We're building the foundation for a small, but ambitious, team of creators who's primary goal is to create a game experience that our players want to repeatedly come back to; and as our Senior Environment Artist, you will be able to create, ship, and run a game without any competing design constraints due to monetization.

Quality is something that we are immensely proud to be aiming for, and we are looking at putting the right team together to help take us forward. We're looking for that group of artists who are aligned with our core values, and care deeply about the experiences they create as well as the people they make them with. Those who bias towards action and are energized by the learning that comes with bold experimentation at an agile pace. As a part of *** , we strive to hire the best and value integrity, excellence, respect, inclusion, and collaboration.

Now is an amazing time to join *** as we seek to entertain the world. We have over 200 million paid members in over 190 countries, and we won't stop there

Responsibilities:

Work closely with the Art Director and Environment Lead to help define the look of our game as well as establish and document workflows and best practices.
Create 3D assets, materials and textures of the highest quality and maintain content throughout the entire development process.
Collaborate with other Environment Artists and Level Designers to craft compelling spaces and support them through all phases of development.
Breakdown environment tasks, create asset briefs and help support both internal and external artists.
Help mentor and support other artists on the team and instill best practices.

Required Qualifications:

Minimum 6 or more years of professional experience in computer-generated art for games or entertainment with a minimum of 3 years as a Senior Environment Artist or Senior World Builder.
Shipped at least one AAA game.

Preferred Qualifications:

A portfolio with examples of environment asset creation and/or world building.
Experience building environments from initial blackout to final polish/ship.
Ability to efficiently model, sculpt and texture both organic and hard surface assets to a high degree of quality.
Ability to create assets for a range of art direction styles, from photo-realistic to stylized.
Expert knowledge of Maya (or similar 3D modeling software), Photoshop, Zbrush, and Substance Painter.
A strong understanding of world building workflows, technical constraints and asset creation using Unreal Engine (or similar game engine).
Experience with material creation and PBR workflows.
A strong understanding of scene composition, scale/proportion and lighting.
Excellent communication skills and enjoy collaborating with other team members and departments.
A strong work ethic, are self-motivated, organized and work well with deadlines.

Additional and Bonus Skills:

Experience procedural world building methods & techniques (PCG, Houdini or other).
Experience with creating real time vegetation/foliage assets using SpeedTree (or similar software).
Technical Art background, knowledge of advanced Unreal Engine material creation, blueprints, Python/MEL scripting and creating efficient environment/world building workflows & tools.
Experience lighting environments in Unreal Engine.
Environment concepting skills.
Passion for gaming.

Our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $100,000-$300,000

*** provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are im *** tely entitled to flexible time off. See more detail about our Benefits here.

*** is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here.

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1/11

Special Effects Supervisor

Sydney, Australia Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

ILM Sydney is seeking a VFX Supervisor to join the team and be a part of this exciting opportunity as we continue to expand our Sydney capability.

The VFX Supervisor has overall responsibility for delivering the client's vision of the project scope through direction of creative and technical approach of the studio team. The VFX Supervisor partners closely with the Producer and client-side stakeholders to deliver the project to the expected standard, on time and on budget.

Reports to : Creative Director - Rob Coleman

What will you be doing?

Creative Supervision

Given the complex nature of our work, a proactive approach to seeking creative solutions is highly valued, including but not limited to working collaboratively with the Creative Director and the broader VFX supervision team as necessary.

Serve as a key creative in Sydney from bidding through Production, determining methodology and approach to executing work and overseeing the work on assigned show, in collaboration with client-facing ILM VFX Supervisor as appropriate
Serve as client-facing ILM VFX Supervisor on shows that are run out of Sydney
As needed, may oversee live-action plate photography, even on shows not hubbed in Sydney.
Develop looks and give direction to artists on shots and assets, including aesthetic and methodological feedback
Mentor high-potential artists towards higher roles in the Studio
Facilitate creative discussions *** ween the Global Show Supervisors and artists

Studio Responsibilities

Partner with Director of Studio Operations to evaluate scenarios for different combinations of projects or sections of projects at ILM Sydney and to advise on consequences for utilization, capacity, recruiting, technology, training, facilities, etc. with the goal of delivering shows on time and on budget
Partner with ILM Sydney Director of Production to allocate and schedule studio resources, and leadership structures on projects and in within disciplines
Partner with ILM Sydney Director of Production and ILM Global *** management and producers to shape communication frameworks and procedures *** ween productions in all ***

Technology

Maintain close communication with ILM Global *** creative and technology leadership to ensure a consistent vision and approach for work and workflow
Partner with CG Supervisors and Leads to determine technical approach for projects and studio

Training & Human Resources

Help specific recruiting needs and goals for disciplines and skill levels and collaborates with Recruiting Department on sourcing, interviewing, and vetting candidates

Miscellaneous

As needed, represents the creative leadership at ILM Sydneyin *** , at conventions and presentations, in meetings with vendors, potential outsourcing partners, etc.

To be a contributing member of this team, you will have a mix of these skills:

Ideally 8+ years of relevant professional VFX experience and a degree in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography, or related field; OR at least 10 years of relevant professional VFX experience
At least 10 years' hands-on digital production experience
Proven track record of successfully working in a supervisory capacity on several major feature film productions (5+ years minimum)
A demonstrable blend of technical and artistic skills, preferably with experience as a Technical Director or Digital Artist
A portfolio demonstrating strong traditional or digital art skills
A reel demonstrating robust high-end feature film VFX experience
Experience with commercial VFX software including Nuke, Maya, 3DS Max, Houdini, Katana
Experience with ILM proprietary VFX software including Zeno preferred
Excellent organization and interpersonal skills

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12/17

Character Artist

Salt Lake City, UT Details

Full Time

Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.

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

Who We Are...

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

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

Avalanche is a *** Games studio located in downtown Salt Lake City nestled against the backdrop of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains. We've been in the video game business since 1995, creating interactive experiences for fans of the world's largest franchises.Join the team behind the blockbuster open world, action RPG Hogwarts Legacy as we create what's next!

Who We Are...

Avalanche is seeking a talented 3D Artist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a blend of technical skill and creative vision, capable of crafting detailed 3D assets for our dynamic game worlds. You'll work closely with the rest of the art team to develop characters and environments that are both visually stunning and effectively integrated within our game engines.

Your Role Accountabilities...

Create high-quality 3D models following project art and technical specifications.
Collaborate with the art team to conceptualize and implement assets that fit within the game's world.
Utilize software such as Maya, ZBrush, and Substance Painter to develop models and textures.
Work with technical artists to ensure assets are optimized for performance without compromising artistic integrity.
Assist in refining art pipelines and asset guidelines.
Proactively seek feedback from peers and leads to elevate the quality of the art.
Adapt to new tools and technologies to integrate assets into the game engine.
Manage time effectively to meet deadlines and contribute to team objectives.

Qualifications:

2+ years of experience in 3D modeling and texturing, with a portfolio demonstrating a strong understanding of artistic fundamentals.
Proficient in 3D software (e.g., Maya or 3ds Max), ZBrush, and texturing tools (e.g., Substance Painter or Photoshop).
Familiarity with a game engine such as Unreal Engine 4/5.
Knowledge of asset optimization challenges/techniques for real-time game engines.
Strong sense of scale, form, weight, and volume in 3D space.
Effective communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively in a team setting.
A passion for games and a desire to contribute to the creative process of game development.

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11/17

Senior Artist

Salt Lake City, UT Details

Full Time

Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.

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

Who We Are...

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

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

Job Title: Senior Artist (Senior 3D Character Modeler)

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

About Avalanche Software: Avalanche Software has been developing epic, immersive gaming experiences for more than 25 years. With celebrated titles like the *** Infinity series and the critically acclaimed Hogwarts Legacy, we've established a culture that thrives on collaboration and values the input of every team member. Our commitment to embracing diverse perspectives ensures that our games resonate with our audience and remain true to our collective vision.

Role Overview: We are in search of a skilled Senior 3D Character Artist to enrich our creative team. The right candidate will have a robust artistic vision, a meticulous eye for detail, and a passion for creating compelling and lifelike characters. Working alongside art directors, designers, and technical artists, you'll play a crucial role in bringing the characters of our rich game worlds to life.

Key Responsibilities:

Craft high-quality 3D character models in alignment with the project's artistic vision and technical constraints.
Develop character concepts in collaboration with the Art Director, ensuring they fit the game's aesthetic and narrative ambitions.
Sculpt detailed high-poly models and optimize low-poly versions for real-time game engine integration.
Liaise with riggers and animators to guarantee that character models are rigged for optimal deformation and functionality.
Produce textures and shaders for characters, achieving the desired look, whether photo-realistic or stylized.
Participate in developing character art pipelines and adhere to modeling guidelines.
Support and assist team members, promoting a culture of learning and collaboration.
Stay updated on the latest industry trends and tools that could i *** uence character modeling processes.
Work with the production team to meet project milestones and deadlines.

Qualifications:

A minimum of 5 years of experience in 3D character modeling, preferably within the video game industry.
A compelling portfolio that exhibits a range of character work and a mastery of modeling techniques.
Proficiency in 3D modeling and texturing tools like Maya, ZBrush, and Substance Painter.
Experience with game engines such as Unreal Engine 4/5.
Strong grasp of character anatomy, proportions, and dynamic posing.
Exceptional communication skills and a talent for problem-solving.
Ability to manage time effectively and meet production schedules.

What We Offer:

A collaborative and respectful work environment that values new ideas and perspectives.
Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
Modern facilities equipped with industry-leading technology.
Ample opportunities for career and skill advancement.

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10/11

Staff Systems Engineer - Platform & Infrastructure, Render Services

Burbank, CA Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

The Platform & Infrastructure team at *** Animation *** , is responsible for building tools and managing infrastructure that the studio uses daily to assist with creating celebrated feature animation films. Among other things, the team designs, implements, and manages the tools and infrastructure for artist desktops, storage, and rendering systems. We are seeking a Staff Engineer with strong expertise in Linux to innovate and support the next generation of tools and services needed for our current and future films.

The Staff Engineer will provide technical leadership and guidance to provide *** Animation *** with highly available and scalable Linux infrastructure services. This includes system analysis, design, troubleshooting, and integration of new products and developing tools and strategies to improve existing systems.

Qualified candidates will have demonstrated expertise in design and management of tools and services dedicated to Linux desktop, high performance storage, and render-farm operations. Critical to success in this role is an aptitude for working with a technical team to develop requirements and strategies, and to support the Linux infrastructure.

This position is located at our studio in Burbank, CA.

Responsibilities

Architect, Implement and support infrastructure to deliver systems and services with high availability and reliability.
Architect the design and implementation of render-farm, high performance storage, and job scheduling software.
Perform cross-functional troubleshooting of complex issues, as required
Demonstrated ownership for the projects delivered by your new team and department
A passion for mentoring, learning, and adapting to a very dynamic and fast paced environment
A proven ability to work with product teams to translate requirements into well-defined technical implementations, as well as the ability to define
A keen eye for potential optimizations and/or enhancements to our services
Manage multiple projects, balance, and prioritize work
Document engineering solutions so that services are delivered in an effective and efficient manner
Perform special projects, other duties or functions as requested by management or assigned
Establishes and maintains good working relationships with all team members, partners, and customers and demonstrates a willingness to collaborate on all things
Adhere to all policies, rules, regulations, and procedures

Required Qualifications:

BS or MS in Computer Science/Engineering or relevant work experience
7+ years of software engineering experience
Strong analytical skills
Strong programming (C/C++ and Python or other related programming languages)
Understanding of the Linux kernel and/or deep system level design knowledge, and native C APIs
Familiarity with QT C++ APIs
Strong knowledge of network attached storage and access protocols, such as NFS or SMB
Great communication, collaboration skills and a strong teamwork ethic with both technical and non-technical audiences
Strive for excellence

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with both relational and non-relational database technologies such as MongoDB, ELK, and Postgres
AWS, GCP or any other cloud platform
Experience with Terraform, Docker and Kubernetes
Experience with *** and entertainment workflows
Basic understanding of network routing, switching and network security principles
Knowledge of storage area networking

The hiring range for this position in California is $124,000.00-$166,200.00 per year based on a 40 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

About *** Animation *** :

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

About *** :

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

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10/7

Senior Pipeline Technical Director

Vancouver, Canada Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

Position Summary

The Pipeline TD is responsible for developing and maintaining software tools, providing front-line assistance to artists, and general troubleshooting of the CG pipeline in a fast-paced, feature film visual effects production environment. The primary focus is ensuring artist efficiency. Receives day-to-day direction and priorities from show CG Supervisor; reports to R&D supervisor for technical and career guidance.

What You'll Do

Develop pipeline and asset management tools to meet im *** te, show-directed production demands, ensuring facility-wide consistency as directed by show and technical supervisors. Help maintain a wide array of existing workflows and scripts.
Provide front-line production support across a wide range of disciplines, troubleshoot assets and shots, and help artists with general problem-solving. Monitor email requests, package up problems and redirect to appropriate engineering team.
Test and validate tools and techniques in production. Work closely with engineering teams in testing, and releasing new and modified software systems.
Act as an on-call resource for show production staff.
Work effectively with artists, production supervisors, and technical staff across ILM *** in San Francisco, Vancouver, Singapore, and London.
When not crewed to shows, serve on software teams working on projects that improve the efficiency of asset setup, caching, and shot-data handoff *** ween artists across the entire pipeline.
Drive pipeline priorities in conjunction with show supervisors.
Work on tools of greatest complexity and sophistication, requiring the broadest knowledge of the larger pipeline and facility needs.
Assist other Pipeline TDs in providing front-line assistance for the most complex of end-user problems; guide engineering teams in debugging technical issues and eliminating root causes of problems.
Develop comprehensive knowledge of software and systems; drive the development and evolution of standards and conventions used in production.
Update documentation for the pipeline and tools to reflect any changes that are made.

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science or a related technical field.
Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining tools for use in a computer graphics environment.
At least 8 years production experience in visual effects for film, commercials or television.
Proficiency in Linux
Advanced Python scripting required
Proficient in one or more of Maya, Nuke, Houdini, Mari, Katana, RenderMan or similar.
Ability to communicate cross-discipline and provide innovative solutions to pipeline issues.
Detail oriented and strong self-sufficient trouble shooter.
Comprehensive knowledge of the entire visual effects process, from shooting to modeling and texturing, animation, rendering and compositing
Nice to have:
- Experience with production database systems
- Experience with C, C++
- Experience with Windows development and applications such as 3ds max a plus

JoinILM

About *** :

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

About *** :

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

9/6

Lead Ui Artist

London, United Kingdom Details

Full Time

Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.

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

Who We Are...

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

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

Rocksteady is looking for a Lead UI Artist to join our dedicated and collaborative team working on our upcoming title Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.

The ideal candidate will possess both experience with, and passion for, creating high quality user interfaces that enable an intuitive, accessible and enjoyable gameplay experience. Working with a team of developers, this role will be highly collaborative and key to our mission to deliver an exceptional experience for all of our players.

This role will be expected to work in a hybrid pattern, with some time in the week spent onsite in our London studio.

Your Role Accountabilities...

Work with the Art director to establish UI art direction, brand and style guides - maintaining a consistent style throughout the project
Work with Directors and Leads to determine requirements and development of all UI features, communicating status of deliverables proactively
Collaborate and liaise with Artists, Designers, and Programmers in the implementation of UI features - iterating on Design & User feedback to polish and improve features
Manage documentation and flow diagrams for UI/UX features
Delegate and maintain an equitable workload across the UI Art team, communicating with Project Leadership and stakeholders on deliverables
Create opportunities for the UI Artists to expand their skillset and knowledge, understanding their career vectors and developing growth pathways for them
Explore and provide solutions when the UI visual direction co *** icts with the needs of the game design or technical limitations
Review workflow and tools in the UI production pipeline, to proactively identify bottlenecks or areas for improvement to developer efficiency
Collaborate and supervise outsource UI Art teams, to ensure delivery of work to specification

Qualifications & Experience...

Able to demonstrate an excellent knowledge and application of UX, Accessibility & player-focused design principles - through work in complex Game projects, ideally with AAA targets
Demonstrable professional graphic design skills - particularly layout, typography, and colour theory application
Excellent knowledge of Figma and Adobe software for 2D Design
Appreciation of current interaction and design trends in Games, particularly across PC & Console titles
Experience with Unreal Engine and node-based visual scripting is highly desirable
Knowledge of Unreal materials/shaders for UI texture optimisation and animation is beneficial
Demonstrate motion graphic skills is a bonus, i.e. Adobe After Effects
Knowledge of industry standard Game Development 3D software is helpful

#LI-Hybrid

How We Get Things Done...

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

The Legal Bits...

*** Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, 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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4/18

Senior Look Development Technical Director

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

3/9

Senior. Graphic Artist - Cnn Design, Pte (temporary)

Atlanta, GA Details

Full Time

Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.

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

Who We Are...

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

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

Your New Role...

The Senior Graphics Artist position will design and produce still and animated graphic content for Live News and Feature Programming. Communicate with producers, graphic supervisors, and other design team members to support a range of graphics requests. Expert multi-tasker able to support daily news requests while working on quick turn animations, package development and longer term branding initiatives. Produce high quality design under tight deadlines while maintaining strict accuracy, visual clarity and meets technical standards.

Your Role Accountabilities...

Create graphics to support Design network programming with a focus on animated content.
Accomplished motion designer with exceptional skills creating animated content for both program branding and explainer graphics.
Able to develop animations for branded programming that effectively support key Editorial content goals in a dynamic, visually compelling manner.
Able to take a verbal script and translate complex ideas into easily understandable visual presentations.
Must possess excellent audio skills working with music, sound design and voice track.
Exhibits exceptional branding skills. Is equally able to develop branding and work within defined style guides.
Thorough understanding of Design standards and Style is appropriately applied and advocated on all projects. Sound editorial thinking applied when producing graphics in support of news content.
Successfully manages time and resources to create a diverse scope of graphics supporting daily news and other network programming. Balances time vs workload to consistently deliver effective results.
During breaking news, quickly determines graphic needs of both networks; promptly and accurately expedites all necessary elements. Follows through with the editorial staff of both networks to ensure all needs are met.

Qualifications & Experience...

Degree from accredited art school with emphasis in graphic design, motion design or related field (illustration, photography, industrial design, visual communications) or equivalent work experience.
Displays outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with other teams under pressure.
Embraces working in a diverse, collaborative environment and is willing to train and assist other designers on various levels. Actively contribute to overall positive and creative atmosphere of the department.
Excellent computer, organizational and interpersonal skills required.
Expert level at Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Etc.).
Cinema 4D knowledge is a plus
Knowledge of world news and current events. Flexible schedule: Ability to work extended hours, including overnight hours and weekends as needed.
Flexible schedule: Ability to work extended hours, including overnight hours and weekends as needed.
Reel/work examples required, be prepared to highlight 2-3 case studies and specific contribution for each.

How We Get Things Done...

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

The Legal Bits...

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

If you're a qualified candidate 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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1/4

Cosmetologist

Kapolei, HI Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

Come and join the magic with Aulani, A *** Resort and Spa! Perks and benefits may include:

100% full coverage of healthcare for you and your eligible dependents
100% paid tuition at network schools
Free lunch
Free parking
Free theme park admission and much more!

Responsible for providing exceptional guest ser *** while providing hair and makeup services. The makeup artist provides consultation and application services in the art of makeup application. The hair stylist performs professional cuts, styles, chemical services and therapeutic hair and scalp treatments.

Responsibilities:

Provide consistent professional hair and makeup services in accordance with Spa protocols and accepted certification practices
Properly care for equipment and us proper amounts of products to be cost effective
Possess complete knowledge of all services and products while educating and training guests.

Broad understanding of color symmetry/coordination and understand the use and effects of different textures (frost, shimmer, etc.)
Must have the ability to create an image for the guest's needs/social event using different makeup colors, textures and application techniques.
Must possess a technical understanding of product ingredients to avoid allergic reactions

Uphold the standards of sanitation and sterilization as directed by law and the spa's policies and procedures
Perform prep work and properly clean and restock room as required
Actively promote spa, treatments, services, sessions and retail as well as programs and promotions
Handle guests questions and concerns professionally and courteously
Provide accurate and im *** te responses to all requests by guests ensuring complete guest satisfaction
Regularly attend/participate in and support ongoing training to continue to be knowledgeable about current spa trends
Must be able to perform hair/makeup services offered by Resort spa

Basic Qualifications:

Must currently hold and maintain state Cosmetologist license
Must have enthusiasm and possess excellent guest ser *** skills
Excellent communication and listening skills
Enjoy working with people and possess a friendly and outgoing personality
Previous experience in a Spa or Hotel environment
Previous experience with ability to handle difficult/sensitive situations with minimal/no supervision
Knowledgeable about Resort and surrounding area

Preferred Qualifications:

Basic computer knowledge
Knowledge of Hawaiian/Japanese language
Barber license (with state of Hawaii)

Additional Information!:

AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS:
This role is Full-Time and requires full availability for any shift.

Our Theme Parks and Resort Hotels operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

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Keyword: AulaniCasting, Aulani Casting, Laniwaispa

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About Aulani, A *** Resort & Spa:

Combining the natural beauty and spirit of the Hawaiian islands with a touch of *** magic, Aulani, a *** Resort & Spa embraces and celebrates Hawaiian culture and storytelling. Situated on 21 acres of oceanfront property on the island of O'ahu, the resort was uniquely designed for families to discover the culture, history and traditions of Hawai'i against a backdrop of blue skies and beautiful views. Cast members are integral to bringing these stories of Hawai'i to life, while upholding *** 's renowned ser *** and enchanting entertainment offerings.

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 *** Vacation Club Hawaii Management Company, LLC , which is part of a business we call Aulani, A *** Resort & Spa .
*** Vacation Club Hawaii Management Company, 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.

11/24

Senior Pipeline Technical Director

Mumbai, India Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

The youngest of all of the ILM *** , the Mumbai 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 partnership on all shared projects.

As we grow ILM Mumbai, we are seeking a Senior Pipeline Technical Director to join as one of the first members of the team and be a part of building the studio and its technology infrastructure.

The Senior Pipeline TD will be tasked with developing and maintaining software tools, providing front-line assistance to artists, and general troubleshooting of the CG pipeline in a fast-paced, feature film visual effects production environment. The primary focus is ensuring artist efficiency.

What You'll Do

Develop pipeline and asset management tools to meet im *** te, show-directed production demands, ensuring facility-wide consistency as directed by show and technical supervisors. Help maintain a wide array of existing workflows and scripts.
Provide front-line production support across a wide range of disciplines, troubleshoot assets and shots, and help artists with general problem-solving. Monitor email requests, package up problems and redirect to appropriate engineering team.
Test and validate tools and techniques in production. Work closely with engineering teams in testing and releasing new and modified software systems.
Act as an on-call resource for show production staff.
Work effectively with artists, production supervisors, and technical staff across ILM *** in San Francisco, Vancouver, Singapore, and London.
When not crewed to shows, serve on software teams working on projects that improve the efficiency of asset setup, caching, and shot-data handoff *** ween artists across the entire pipeline.
Drive pipeline priorities in conjunction with show supervisors.
Work on tools of greatest complexity and sophistication, requiring the broadest knowledge of the larger pipeline and facility needs.
Assist other Pipeline TDs in providing front-line assistance for the most complex of end-user problems; guide engineering teams in debugging technical issues and eliminating root causes of problems.
Develop comprehensive knowledge of software and systems; drive the development and evolution of standards and conventions used in production.
Update documentation for the pipeline and tools to reflect any changes that are made.

What We're Looking For

Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining tools for use in a computer graphics environment.
At least 8 years production experience in visual effects for film, commercials or television.
Required Skills/Competencies
Proficiency in Linux
Advanced Python scripting required
Proficient in one or more of Maya, Nuke, Houdini, Mari, Katana, RenderMan or similar
Ability to communicate cross-discipline and provide innovative solutions to pipeline issues
Detail oriented and strong self-sufficient trouble shooter
Comprehensive knowledge of the entire visual effects process, from shooting to modeling and texturing, animation, rendering and compositing
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science or a related technical field
Preferred Skills/Competencies
- Experience with production database systems
- Experience with C, C++
- Experience with Windows development and applications such as 3ds max a plus

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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 UTV Software Communications Private 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

Lighting Supervisor

Sydney, Australia Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

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

Primary Responsibilities:

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

Required Skills / Technical Competencies:

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

Preferred Skills / Competencies:

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

Education / Experience:

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

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About *** :

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

About *** :

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

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

7/15

Lead Effects Technical Director

Sydney, Australia Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

The Lead Effects Technical Director is primarily responsible for leading a team of Effects Artists. This role works as a hands-on collaborator with the FX, VFX and CG Supervisor to ensure that all delivered shots maintain ILM's rigorous standards and support the creative vision of the show.

What You'll Do

Designs and creates complicated FX animation, procedural simulation, dynamic simulation, particle and fluid systems, and rigid body simulations.
Light and render FX elements and produce composites to showcase ideas
Develops and implements new techniques quickly and debugs complicated problems
Sets the standard by continually improving the efficiency, speed, and the quality of the team's output
Provide constructive and consistent creative and technical oversight and feedback on a shot and sequence level to the team
Partners with other discipline leadership in determining various cross department solutions, improvements and collaboration.
Coaches and guides the team of FX artists to execute quality performance for the project.
Works with Production to bid, schedule, and cast shotwork.
Responsible for guiding the overall effects and simulations are on a delivered schedule and budget.
Partners with Talent Management to provide artists with performance feedback, guidance, mentoring, resolving performance issues and maintaining positive morale amongst the crew.
Attends all relevant meetings to promote effective communication throughout the production team.

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Graphics or equivalent work experience.
Expert in Houdini software, and knowledge and experience in Python or Vex
10+ year's production experience, also with experience in a leadership role in film visual effects
Proficiency with Linux, Unix,
Produced effects smoke, fire, explosions, water, clouds, steam, particle
Demonstrable experience of mentoring and developing artists
Strong communication skills to present to supervisors and mentor the artist team
Can develop small scale, show specific tools for non-FX TDs and other FX TDs

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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.

4/8

Graphics

Charlotte, NC Details

Full Time

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY *** Sports

*** Sports is the umbrella entity representing *** Corporation's wide array of multi-platform US-based sports assets. Built with brands capable of reaching more than 100 million viewers in a single weekend, the business has ownership and interests in linear television networks, digital and mobile programming, broadband platforms, multiple web sites, joint-venture businesses and several licensing relationships. *** Sports includes the sports television arm of the *** Network; FS1, FS2, *** Soccer Plus and *** Deportes. *** Sports' digital properties include *** Sports.com and the *** Sports App, which provides live streaming video of *** Sports content, instant scores, stats and alerts to iOS and Android devices. Additionally, *** Sports and social broadcasting platform, Caffeine jointly own Caffeine *** which creates exclusive eSports, sports and live entertainment content. Also included in *** Sports' portfolio are *** 's interests in joint-venture business Big Ten Network as well as a licensing agreement that established the *** Sports Radio Network.

JOB DESCRIPTION
*** Sports is looking for a Freelance Graphics Coordinator to join their team in Charlotte, NC. As the Freelance Graphics Coordinator, you will exist as a liaison *** ween various production arms within the FSMG and the graphics department. The line management for the position is from the Freelance Graphics Coordinator to the Director, Production and RSN Integration, to the Senior *** President, Graphic Production, to Executive *** President/Creative Director, Graphics.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Receive, research, and process all requests for graphic creation from assigned production and follow through to completion and delivery
Establish communication with Coordinating Producer to ensure proper scheduling and tracking of projects
Deal with day-to-day operations of all production in progress through producers
Compile and maintain all compilation reels for assigned production along with seasonal updates
Attend all project related meetings, take notes and distribute
Follow-up with logs, style guides, and tool kits
Schedule and supervise edit and audio sessions as needed
Work with Graphics Technology group within department for all elements (including style guides) needed to complete remote and studio deliveries
Assist assigned designer, artist or operator in creation of requested graphic by supplying all necessary information for project; goal should be to minimize repetitive work through editorial errors
Establish and maintain communication to appropriate technical personnel in order to ensure proper completion and delivery of graphic request
Maintain working knowledge of all production relating to graphics at all times
Assist producers in timely delivery of all sales enhancements
Accurately QC elements both on tape and digital formats
This position will require non-standard hours, such as early morning or evening shifts
Work weekends and requested rotational shifts when necessary
Take on additional tasks as needed

**** YOU **** NEED

A strong attention to detail
Ability to prioritize multiple projects and tasks
Strong working knowledge of all digital graphic file formats and their appropriate applications
Basic understanding of on-air graphic systems
Working knowledge of all graphic systems in department and how they relate to one another and to the equipment of requesting party
Strong working knowledge of all department technologies relating to file transfer from studio to remote production units
Fundamental understanding of time management technique
Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects
Working knowledge of file sharing and its implications for graphic production

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

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