Texture Artist Production Jobs

Job Summary:

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

Position Summary

The Texture Supervisor provides supervision and direction for a team of artists who create the desired textures, ensuring that they are created and rendered according to the designs and visual style of the project. This position serves as a role model and mentor for the texturing team, with the objective of fostering a collaborative team environment, and producing high-quality imagery.

What You'll Do

• Working in collaboration and under the direction of the VFX Supervisor, the Texture Supervisor is responsible for the supervision, quality control, and delivery of textures for CG assets, ensuring that they will satisfy the style and quality of the production.
• Consult with the VFX Supervisor, CG Supervisor, Model Supervisor, LookDev Supervisor, and Lighting Supervisor to assess the technical feasibility of elements in the designs and implement production friendly workflows that will maintain the vision of the film.
• Responsible for bidding the work and driving the overall texturing schedule, and balancing artistic and productivity requirements in tandem with production management and other department Supervisors.
• Attend all relevant show production and team meetings to promote effective communication throughout the show production team.
• Work directly with Texture Leads and CG Supervisors to manage troubleshooting and technical efforts in pipeline workflow development.
• In collaboration with Production, assign work to texture artists based on their individual skills and strengths, as needed.
• Review the work of each texture artist on a regular basis.
• Responsible for guiding artists' overall professional development, providing performance feedback, facilitating overall team building efforts, and maintaining positive morale amongst the crew.
• Participate in the recruiting and staffing of the texturing team by assessing the work of prospective candidates throughout the hiring process. Collaborate with Recruiting and Talent Management on hiring decisions, as needed.

What We're Looking For

• Expert knowledge and experience in Mari
• Proficiency in the application and use of textures in one or more 3D applications (Maya strongly preferred)
• Proficiency in Katana, Substance, Adobe Photoshop. Zbrush/Mudbox and procedural texture writing experience is preferred.
• 8-10 years' work experience in 3D CG for digital animation or visual effects film is preferred
• Proficiency with LINUX/UNIX is required
• Must have an extremely creative and critical eye for guiding the quality of the asset
• Must be a skilled decision maker, problem solver, and an exceptional communicator
• Proven leadership abilities and ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse skillsets
• Bidding and scheduling experience is required
• Technical expertise is 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: *** 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 *** .

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 *** .

Job Summary:

The Set Extension Supervisor plays an integral role in the production team. In collaboration with the show leadership, they aid in determining the creative and technical approach for the generation of all set extension imagery for the show.

Hybrid and Remote opportunities for our Vancouver Studio are specific to remote work within the province of British Columbia. Please note that relocation eligibility may be determined based on role and individual circumstance.

Role Specifics

• Works with the CG Supervisor - Environments to realize their vision to define and implement the style and practices for the show
  
• Supervise a Set Extension team, working in conjunction with the show leadership, to identify and implement Set Extension production workflow processes, enabling the Director's vision to be realized
  
• Collaborate with show leadership to plan, prepare, and produce all Set Extension assets/shots for the show
  
• Collaborate closely with Directors, Production Designer, Art Director of Environments, Environment CG Sup, Environment Look Development Sup, and the Directors of Cinematography (Layout and Lighting), to oversee all efforts in stylistically extending the environments in a digital form
  
• Participate in the coordination of Production/Technology Set Extension tool development specific for the show and in context with the Studio as a whole
  
• Direct the continuing maintenance and optimization of the entire Set Extension production process
  
• Participate in the creation of Set Extension imagery
  

Implementation

• Responsible for consumability and efficiency of artist deliverables into downstream departments
  
• Participates in department processes, bidding, and reviews
  
• Assesses resource needs and collaborates with department leadership in helping find staffing solutions
  

Leading People

• Creates an inclusive and safe work environment by carefully managing sensitive information, making rooms feel open and comfortable, creating space for everyone to have a voice, and addressing bias when it occurs
  
• Guides the creative and technical vision/expectations for the team members
  
• In tight conjunction with the CG Supervisor - Environments, Production Management, and AM, inspires and motivates the team
  
• Contributes to the overall craft and development of team members through setting expectations, delivering consistent constructive feedback, recognition, and accountability
  

Collaboration

• Models and fosters a collaborative work environment *** ween individuals on the team and across departments
  
  • Identifies solutions and compromises in partnership with other supervisors
    

Communication

• Provides regular updates to direct leader on the progress, health, and direction of the team
  
• Keeps the team informed with context for show related changes and updates
  

Studio Stewardship

• Studio Culture- Actively fosters an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative environment so every employee can contribute at the highest levels
  
• Technology, Tools and Workflow -Engages in the creation and execution of technical standards, pipeline conventions, and workflows to support the department, show, and studio
  
• Department Stewardship -Partners closely with peers and Artist Manager to support an environment of creativity, trust, and innovation. Actively involved in assessment, casting, hiring, and overall growth of artists
  

Recommended Experiences

• Engagement and positive impact in the department, e.g. mentoring, training, leading initiatives, etc.
  
• Demonstrated proactivity in identifying and working with others to solve problems
  
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to **** standards, pipeline, tools, and workflows as they relate to the discipline you would be leading
  
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Art, Illustration, Cinema Studies, Computer Graphics, Engineering or equivalent experience
  
• Has a combined technical and creative background
  
• Experience as a Set Extension Supervisor or similar role in CG Animation and/or Visual Effects production
  
• Experience with all aspects of computer graphics
  
• Strong knowledge of each of the following technical areas:
  
• Maya®
  
• Nuke®
  
• 3D Modeling, Rigging, Camera and Animation, Simulation and Effects
  
• 3D Texture painting and mapping techniques
  
• 3D Lighting, Rendering, and Compositing techniques
  
• The Unix/Linux environment
  
• Python, Java and/or Mel scripting
  
• File management systems
  
• Skill in the following areas is desired:
  
  • Traditional drawing, painting, design and/or sculpture
    

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About *** Animation *** :

Combining masterful artistry and storytelling with groundbreaking technology, *** Animation *** is a filmmaker-driven animation studio responsible for creating some of the most beloved films ever made. *** 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 *** Animation *** Vancouver Inc. , which is part of a business we call *** Animation *** .

Company Overview

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

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

As a VFX Artist on the team, you will be expected to work with the VFX lead and Art Director alongside Designers, other Artists, Programmers and Producer on a day-to-day basis, conceptualising and creating a wide range of visual effects for our games that achieve the production and quality goals set for the project.

You will be expected to estimate timescales for your tasks in advance and deliver milestones as part of the development process.

You will be an experienced and passionate individual who takes your career in visual effects seriously. You will need to be extremely creative, but also able to apply logic and analytical thought to the medium. You will also be able to communicate your ideas well both verbally and in writing, and take pride in seeing your ideas come to fruition over the development process.

Main Responsibilities:

• Responsible for conceptualizing and creating high quality game and cutscene specific VFX, compliant with game design and vision.
  
• Work with VFX Lead and Art Director to ensure consistency *** ween vision and implementation of effects.
  
• Creation of effects using packages provided (Maya, Photoshop, UE4).
  
• Liaise with Technical Designers, Code and Animation with regards to placing and triggering gameplay-specific VFX.
  
• Ensuring work/level hits all memory and frame rate guides/restrictions for all platforms required.
  
• Working closely with other departments on effects heavy levels to balance frame-rate.
  
• Understanding that changes and amendments are part of the pipeline.
  
• Attend regular reviews of work (and present all concept and ref if used).
  
• Feedback any concerns of design impact on level/work.
  
• Undertake relevant on-the-job training where required and keep up-to-date with industry advancements and technologies.
  
• Other tasks as required.
  

Skills & Qualifications:

• Good demonstration of skills through CV/Showreel/Website or Art Tests.
  
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
  
• Good Photoshop editing skills for creating texture effects for use with the particle systems.
  
• Good working knowledge and proficiency of a 3D application, preferably Maya.
  
• Good understanding of in-house tools and software used in development.
  
• Practical and methodical approach to both technical and creative problem-solving.
  
• Excellent artistic ability.
  
• Demonstrates dependability and commitment to projects / tasks.
  
• Flexible approach with the ability to adapt with change.
  
• Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines
  
• Experience with fluid simulation tools (e.g. FumeFX) would be a plus.
  

*** 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].

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 projects.

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

The Layout Artist will create camera moves and rough blocking animation within a digital environment. They will work closely with the Animation Director and Visual Effects Supervisor to establish composition, timing, and continuity for each shot. When live-action photography is involved, the Layout Artist will accurately recreate the set, camera moves, and actor performances to allow for seamless effects integration. In the CG Layout process, camera matchmoves and original CG camera moves are integrated to create the framework of each Sequence. In some cases a sequence might be entirely Computer Generated with no live action background elements. The Layout Artist works as part of the larger layout team which acts as a central hub for all shot preparation to ensure continuity and camera accuracy in CG Elements.

What You'll Do

• Performs matchmoving duties such as camera tracking, character matching (matchanim), solving lens distortion, deformation matching of surfaces, solving native stereo plates.
  
• Performs multi-plate splicing and stitching, adding creative plate post-moves, creative stereo (i.e. Technical layout)
  
• Manages Previz, postviz and techviz (prep for location shooting or ride development); Process inbound/outbound moco data
  
• Photomodels, performs environment/scene setup verifying correct assets are being used, edit ranges are correct, and generating initial data for downstream artists including animation/TDs/comp, lidar processing, set dressing (i.e. Scene setup)
  
• Creates creative camera work for non-plate shots and camera takeover shots; originate entirely CG camera animation (i.e. CG camera work)
  
• Solve facial animation from face cams (i.e. face-capture)
  
• Under the direction of the project Supervisors, setup the technical and aesthetic approaches of the matchmove work for a shot, sequence, or an entire aspect of a show
  
• Convert background plates to various formats to use with specific software to create digital motion files that match the plate photography; animate any live action character or relative object in the scene
  
• Model the set geometry used to create the matchmove and environment for Animators and Technical Directors
  
• Light, render and composite files with the background to judge the move
  
  

What We're Looking For

• Ability to reproduce exact camera moves within a computer environment.
  
• Knowledge of photography and the effects of different lenses on perspectives.
  
• Good written and oral communication skills including strong social skills.
  
• Excellent problem solving skills including the ability to work under tight deadlines.
  
• Advanced knowledge of Linux, Maya, 3dEqualizer (or other tracking software) required. Knowledge of Nuke is a plus.
  
• Maintain an expert level of knowledge about current developments in matchmove tools for computer graphics, especially in areas that relate to the film industry.
  
• Must have a willingness to learn new tools, proven ability to be detail-oriented and to work efficiently within a production environment.
  
• Preferred Skills / Competencies:
  
  • Location and/or Stage experience including matchmove set ups; data wrangling; hdr/digimatte/texture/pmodel photography; lidar scanning; lens grid filming; on-stage (real-time) camera capture/assistance.
    
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent; 3+ years' experience as an artist, animator, or camera operator.
  

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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 *** Ent Co Ltd, LLC Payroll Svc , which is part of a business we call *** .

Company Overview

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

The Role

As a Senior VFX Artist on the team, you will be expected to work alongside Designers, other Artists, Programmers and Producer on a day-to-day basis, conceptualising and creating a wide range of visual effects for our games that achieve the production and quality goals set for the project. You will also work closely with the Lead VFX Artist in setting the style and quality standard for the games.

You will be expected to estimate timescales for your tasks in advance and deliver milestones as part of the development process. You should be able to show creative leadership to the VFX team, inspiring them to work to their potential and take pride in what they produce.

You will be an experienced and passionate individual who takes your career in visual effects seriously. You will need to be extremely creative, but also able to apply logic and analytical thought to the medium. You will also be able to communicate your ideas well both verbally and in writing, and take pride in seeing your ideas come to fruition over the development process. A self-starter, you will be able to work independently and with minimal supervision.

Main Responsibilities:

• Responsible for conceptualising and creating a wide range of visual effects for the game, compliant with game design and vision.
• Creation of high quality game and cutscene specific VFX using in-house editor and packages provided (Maya and Photoshop).
• Liaise with Construction Artists & Code with regards to placing and triggering gameplay-specific VFX.
• Feedback any risks or concerns of game designs impacting the schedule.
• Work with VFX Lead and Art Director to ensure consistency *** ween vision and implementation of effects.
• Working closely with other departments on effects heavy levels to balance frame-rate.
• Ensuring work/level hits all memory and frame rate guides/restrictions for all platforms required.
• Understanding that changes and amendments are part of the pipeline.
• Responsible to plan and prioritise assigned workload within given deadline.
• Attending meetings to note the VFX requirements in conjunction with Level Director
• Help to mentor other VFX artists and lead by example.
• Document and communicate clear technical guidelines for VFX creation and real-time implementation to the team.
• Resolve assortment of complex artistic/VFX development issues for other VFX artists.
• Work closely with the VFX lead and engine programmers to build future tools and improve pipelines and graphic potential.
• Actively develop and improve skill set by keeping aware of industry trends and techniques, evaluating competitive products, and learning new software packages.
• Undertake relevant on-the-job training where required.
• Support the Lead Artist in any ad hoc tasks and duties.
• Other tasks as required.

Skills Required:

• Outstanding portfolio demonstrating VFX work.

• Demonstrable production experience as a VFX Artist in the games industry, preferably on console titles.
• Excellent communication and organisation skills.
• Effective time management skills to meet deadlines without sacrificing quality.
• Good working knowledge and proficiency of a 3D application, preferably Maya.
• Strong Photoshop editing skills for creating texture effects for use with the particle systems.
• Advanced skills of software used in game development (e.g. UE4, Unity).
• In-depth knowledge of VFX principals and good sense of timing and staging.
• Understanding of Shaders and Rendering Pipeline as it relates to VFX.
• Practical and methodical approach to both technical and creative problem-solving.
• Experience with a scripting language would be a big plus.
• Experience with fluid simulation tools (e.g. FumeFX) would be a plus.
• Highly self-motivated and show initiative.
• Ability and willingness to accept and follow direction and to collaborate productively with others.
• Exceptional eye for detail and drive for quality.

About TT Games ***

Responsible for the best-selling and BAFTA-winning LEGO videogame series, TT Games *** is in the business of delighting children and grown-ups alike. With more than 25 years of success behind our studio, and as a valued part of *** Bros since 2007, we have incredibly exciting plans for future titles based on the world's biggest entertainment properties.

We are always on the lookout for bright, talented and motivated people to join our AAA studio and to be part of everything we do, because we know it is the talent and dedication of our employees that has made our more than 25 years of success possible.

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

We expect high levels of ambition and innovation from our colleagues and an ability to flourish within the dynamic entertainment industry in which the company operates.

*** 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].

Company Overview

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

The Role

As a Lead VFX Artist on the team, you will be expected to lead the VFX team and work alongside Designers, other Artists, Programmers and Producer on a day-to-day basis, conceptualising and creating a wide range of visual effects for our games that achieve the production and quality goals set for the project. You will also work closely with the Head of Art in setting the style and quality standard for the games.

You will be expected to estimate timescales for your tasks in advance and deliver milestones as part of the development process. You should be able to show creative leadership to the VFX team, inspiring them to work to their potential and take pride in what they produce.

You will be an experienced and passionate individual who takes your career in visual effects seriously. You will need to be extremely creative, but also able to apply logic and analytical thought to the medium. You will also be able to communicate your ideas well both verbally and in writing, and take pride in seeing your ideas come to fruition over the development process.

Main Responsibilities:

• Responsible for conceptualising and creating a wide range of visual effects for the game, compliant with game design and vision.
• Creation of high quality game and cutscene specific VFX using in-house editor and packages provided (Maya and Photoshop).
• Liaise with Gameplay Artists & Code with regards to placing and triggering gameplay-specific VFX.
• Feedback any risks or concerns of game designs impacting the schedule.
• Work with Art Director to ensure consistency *** ween vision and implementation of effects.
• Working closely with other departments on effects heavy levels to balance frame-rate.
• Ensuring work/level hits all memory and frame rate guides/restrictions for all platforms required.
• Understanding that changes and amendments are part of the pipeline.
• Responsible to plan and prioritise assigned workload within given deadline.
• Attending meetings to note the VFX requirements in conjunction with Level Director
• Help to mentor other VFX artists and lead by example.
• Document and communicate clear technical guidelines for VFX creation and real-time implementation to the team.
• Resolve assortment of complex artistic/VFX development issues for other VFX artists.
• Work closely with the engine programmers to build future tools and improve pipelines and graphic potential.
• Actively develop and improve skill set by keeping aware of industry trends and techniques, evaluating competitive products, and learning new software packages.
• Undertake relevant on-the-job training where required.
• Other tasks as required.

Line Management Responsibilities:

• Identifying and ensuring that all employee relation matters (including absence, performance and conduct) are dealt with in line with Company policies and procedures
• Ensuring adequate staffing levels to cover absence and throughout crunch periods.
• Assist in the recruitment of new employees.
• Carrying out local inductions and probationary reviews for all new starters to ensure competence in the full range of tasks they are required to undertake.
• Delegating work to employees and monitoring output.
• Regularly reviewing employee performance through appraisals and 1-2-1's to ensure targets and expected behaviours are delivered.
• Providing / arranging any required on-the-job training and coaching.

Skills Required:

• Demonstrable people management experience
• Outstanding portfolio demonstrating VFX work.

• Demonstrable production experience as a VFX Artist in the games industry, preferably on console titles.
• Knowledge of game engines such as Unreal.
• Excellent communication and organisation skills.
• Effective time management skills to meet deadlines without sacrificing quality.
• Good working knowledge and proficiency of a 3D application, preferably Maya.
• Strong Photoshop editing skills for creating texture effects for use with the particle systems.
• Advanced skills of software used in game development (e.g. UE4, Unity).
• In-depth knowledge of VFX principals and good sense of timing and staging.
• Understanding of Shaders and Rendering Pipeline as it relates to VFX.
• Practical and methodical approach to both technical and creative problem-solving.
• Experience with a scripting language would be a big plus.
• Experience with fluid simulation tools (e.g. FumeFX) would be a plus.
• Highly self-motivated and show initiative.
• Ability and willingness to accept and follow direction and to collaborate productively with others.
• Exceptional eye for detail and drive for quality.

About TT Games ***

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

In late 2016 we were extremely proud to be joined by Playdemic, one of the UK's most successful free-to-play mobile games developers and publishers. Their most recent title, Golf Clash, is a top-grossing smash hit on iOS and Android. Exciting news continued into 2017 as TT Odyssey was established, founded by some of the leading talent in the mobile games industry. TT Odyssey is the Brighton based, mobile-focused arm of Traveller's Tales, designing from the ground-up a LEGO video game as a free to play mobile title.

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

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

We expect high levels of ambition and innovation from our colleagues and an ability to flourish within the dynamic entertainment industry in which the company operates.

*** 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.

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Job Summary:

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

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



What You'll Do

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

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

What We Are Looking For

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

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About *** :

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

About *** :

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

Job Summary:

Position Summary

The Layout / Matchmove (MM) Artist creates camera moves and rough blocking animation within a digital environment. They work closely with the Animation Director and Visual Effects Supervisor to establish composition, timing, and continuity for each shot. When live-action photography is involved, the Layout / MM Artist accurately recreates the set, camera moves, and actor performances to allow for seamless effects integration.
In the CG Layout / MM process, Camera matchmoves and original CG camera moves are integrated to create the framework of each sequence (matchmoving is the replication of the real set, camera and camera move within the computer for later use by animators and technical directors). Often this includes manipulating both 2d and 3d elements, while maintaining accurate camera perspective.
In some cases a sequence might be entirely Computer Generated with no live action background elements. The Layout / MM Artist works as part of the larger layout team which acts as a central hub for all shot preparation to ensure continuity and camera accuracy in CG Elements. While matchmoving is one requirement of the position, ILM Layout / MM Artists perform many tasks outside of matchmoving.

What You'll Do

• Performs matchmoving duties such as camera tracking, character matching (matchanim), solving lens distortion, deformation matching of surfaces, solving native stereo plates
• Responsible for multi-plate splicing and stitching, adding creative plate post-moves, creative stereo (i.e. Technical layout)
• Responsible for Previz, postviz and techviz (prep for location shooting or ride development); Process inbound/outbound moco data
• Photomodels, performs environment/scene setup verifying correct assets are being used, edit ranges are correct, and generating initial data for downstream artists including animation/TDs/comp, lidar processing, set dressing (i.e. Scene setup)
• Creates creative camera work for non-plate shots and camera takeover shots; originate entirely CG camera animation (i.e. CG camera work)
• Solve facial animation from face cams (i.e. face-capture)
• Under the direction of the project Supervisors, setup the technical and aesthetic approaches of the matchmove work for a shot, sequence, or an entire aspect of a show
• Convert background plates to various formats to use with specific software to create digital motion files that match the plate photography; animate any live action character or relative object in the scene
• Model the set geometry used to create the matchmove and environment for Animators and Technical Directors
• Light, render and composite files with the background to judge the move

What We're Looking For

• At least three years of relevant professional VFX experience and at least a college level diploma or higher in computer graphics, fine arts, design, photography, or related field; OR at least five years of relevant professional VFX experience in lieu of education
• Proven track record of delivering high end VFX across a range of feature film and/or episodic television genres
• Ability to reproduce exact camera moves within a computer environment
• Understanding of photography and the effects of different lenses on perspectives
• Good written and oral communication skills including strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent problem solving skills including the ability to work under tight deadlines
• Nice to have:
  • Advanced knowledge of Linux, Maya, 3dEqualizer (or other tracking software)
  • Willingness to learn new tools, proven ability to be detail-oriented and to work efficiently within a production environment
  • Location and/or Stage experience including matchmove set ups; data wrangling; hdr/digimatte/texture/pmodel photography; lidar scanning; lens grid filming; on-stage (real-time) camera capture/assistance.
  • Knowledge of Nuke is 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 ILM (Vancouver) Inc. , which is part of a business we call *** .