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4/9

Visual Effects Artist

London, United Kingdom Details

Full Time

Opportunity Overview

Rocksteady *** is a member of the *** Interactive Entertainment family, and the developer of the award-winning Batman: Arkham series of games. Our philosophy for game development is all about treating people well to create quality entertainment that stands the test of time. We're a one-project studio that built our success by combining genre-defining gameplay and character-driven cinematic narrative with AAA production values.

We are looking for a great VFX artist to join our caring and collaborative VFX team in creating amazing visual effects to work on our upcoming title Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League.

Our VFX team consists of various backgrounds whom all share a true passion for realtime game development and VFX.

We are looking for someone who enjoys working with realtime game engines, 3D programs, node-based workflows, in-game vfx tools to create a diversity of outstanding gameplay VFX.

You have a solid grasp of art fundamentals, colour, shape, visual storytelling through VFX, animation and other aspects of VFX creation. These are essential.

You enjoy working with node based shaders, particle systems, 3D geometry for vfx and creating bespoke VFX textures. The word Ribbons give you a mixed reaction of enthusiasm and fear. You're generally excited about proceduralism.

Most of all, you enjoy creating VFX!!!!

Responsibilities

Work closely with VFX leads to ensure timely completion of amazing VFX.
Conceptualise and create high quality assets consistent with the established VFX art direction.
Collaborate and communicate with design, code and animation teams.
Technical knowledge to implement and troubleshoot VFX for Gameplay.

Requirements

Solid knowledge and experience consistently creating great real-time vfx using game engines (Unreal 4).
Strong artistic knowledge and skillset.
Ability to work well and communicate within a team.
Ability to give and receive feedback and know how to navigate this in a positive fashion to improve VFX.
Passion for video games.

Bonus Points

Experience with Unreal Engine 4.
Knowledge of procedural programs such as Houdini and Substance Designer.
Technical skills such as experience with Blueprints and building complex materials.
Previous game production experience.

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4/9

Visual Effects Artist

London, United Kingdom Details

Full Time

Rocksteady *** is a member of the *** Interactive Entertainment family, and the developer of the award-winning Batman: Arkham series of games. Our philosophy for game development is all about treating people well to create quality entertainment that stands the test of time. We're a one-project studio that built our success by combining genre-defining gameplay and character-driven cinematic narrative with AAA production values.

We are looking for a great VFX artist to join our caring and collaborative VFX team in creating amazing visual effects to work on our upcoming title Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League.

Our VFX team consists of various backgrounds whom all share a true passion for realtime game development and VFX.

We are looking for someone who enjoys working with realtime game engines, 3D programs, node-based workflows, in-game vfx tools to create a diversity of outstanding gameplay VFX.

You have a solid grasp of art fundamentals, colour, shape, visual storytelling through VFX, animation and other aspects of VFX creation. These are essential.

You enjoy working with node based shaders, particle systems, 3D geometry for vfx and creating bespoke VFX textures. The word Ribbons give you a mixed reaction of enthusiasm and fear. You're generally excited about proceduralism.

Most of all, you enjoy creating VFX!!!!

Responsibilities

Work closely with VFX leads to ensure timely completion of amazing VFX.
Conceptualise and create high quality assets consistent with the established VFX art direction.
Collaborate and communicate with design, code and animation teams.
Technical knowledge to implement and troubleshoot VFX for Gameplay.

Requirements

Solid knowledge and experience consistently creating great real-time vfx using game engines (Unreal 4).
Strong artistic knowledge and skillset.
Ability to work well and communicate within a team.
Ability to give and receive feedback and know how to navigate this in a positive fashion to improve VFX.
Passion for video games.

Bonus Points

Experience with Unreal Engine 4.
Knowledge of procedural programs such as Houdini and Substance Designer.
Technical skills such as experience with Blueprints and building complex materials.
Previous game production experience.

RS2020%

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3/3

Visual Effects Artist

Hollywood, CA Details

Full Time

Overview and Responsibilities

ON THE FRONTIER OF ANIMATION

Building on *** 's 100 years of making some of Hollywood's most iconic films, *** Animation is bringing visionary artists and storytellers together to create a world-class animation studio. We are looking for talented, collaborative, and hardworking artists who will help us continue to shape an all-star team of filmmake Cancel rs.

*** Animation through its affiliate Animated Productions Inc. currently has exciting opportunities for a Senior Previs Artist (Union) to join the animation team at our Hollywood, CA studio.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Setting the initial composition, staging and cameras
Helping to creatively solve technical and aesthetic problems as the

production progresses from storyboards to 3D
Establishing a locale and define mood through sets
Communicating and working with Story, Art and Editorial personnel
Communicating with individuals involved throughout the animation process

regarding technical specifications and creative beats.
Adhering to tight production schedules
Taking and implementing creative feedback from Previs Lead, VFX

Supervisor and Director
Day to day will report to Digital Production Manager for scheduling

Basic Qualifications

Previous production experience or exceptional artistic skills/abilities in CGI/traditional artwork
5+ years of previs/layout experience
Ability to communicate with all members of the production team on a
technical and creative level in a collaborative environment
A good understanding of physical lenses and camera work
A demonstrated understanding of the principals of Staging and Composition
Knowledge of Maya and Unix required
Experience with Lighting preferred
Experience at working on high-end systems preferred
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience desired
Strong Animation experience required
Experience with Rough Modeling preferred

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2/12

Visual Effects Artist

Carlsbad, CA Details

Full Time

Business Unit Overview

WB Games San Diego is creating the next generation of high quality, cross-platform games that bring iconic and beloved characters to life. Join our growing team of talented game makers and be a foundational part of a dynamic new studio as we strive to make an impact on the future of AAA free-to-play games.

Req ID: 181290

The Position

WB Games San Diego is looking for a VFX Artist to create high quality, stylized and impactful VFX to compliment various aspects of our game. You'll work closely with the extended art team, Lead Technical Artist, Art Director, designers, and engineers as you take VFX from conception through game engine integration. You must be well versed in industry game engines, industry standard art tools, as well as real-time, game functional effects techniques that are both visually stunning and performance friendly. This is an individual contributor position that designs and creates VFX work for assigned aspects of our game with a focus on technical troubleshooting and problem solving.

What part will you play?

Collaborate with the art team, game designers, producers & programmers in the creation and implementation of the game's VFX
Use industry standard software packages to create VFX assets for a wide range of uses from simple particle systems to complex gameplay-driven VFX
Work directly in the game engine to create and optimize stunning VFX
Contribute to the design and streamlining of VFX tools and development processes
Test functionality and bug fixing to ensure work is end user ready

Requirements:

3+ years professional experience in games development with a strong portfolio demonstrating an ability to explore, visualize, and create stunning VFX
Degree in Interactive *** , Digital Arts or equivalent work experience
Experience with effects authoring tools like Houdini, After Effects, Maya, etc
Experience building real-time game ready effects in UE4 (Niagara/Cascade) or equivalent engine
Solid organizational skills with adherence to file structures, naming conventions and other established protocols
A working knowledge of the limitations and expectations of current and next generation hardware
A good background in 3D modeling, lighting, and animation
A clear, concise and transparent communicator - both written and verbal
A self-motivated team-player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic
Proven time management skills with the ability to be self-sufficient and execute quickly
Have a passion for video games
Must have portfolio link on resume

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5/5

Vfx Supervisor - Expression Of Interest San Francisco, Ca

San Francisco, CA Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

Description

Position at ***

This posting is an opportunity to submit your resume for future consideration; this is not a role that is open at this time. We anticipate this role may be open in the future, but we are not actively hiring for the position. If you would like to be considered for this potential role, please submit your resume. If the role becomes available, you may receive an email or call from a recruiter.
We are looking for an experienced and visionary VFX Supervisor who reflects the creative talent and passion for great filmmaking that define ILM. The VFX Supervisor ensures that the artist's work is created to the quality requested by the client and is consistent with ILM's standards. The VFX Supervisor works as a team with the Producer and the Animation Director to lead the crew and get the best work up on the screen.

What You'll Do

Recognize the focal point of a shot to tell the overall story and consistently work toward it.
Run dailies with the crew in an efficient, professional and clear manner.
Proactively listen to the client's wishes and guide her/him to solutions that tell the story artistically and on budget.
Manage the client's expectations and help advance innovative ILM technology
Sell finished shots appropriately in support of the overall show requirements.
Maintain a high level of proficiency in current tools and methodologies - both proprietary and 3rd party applications.
Partner with Technology, R&D and show supervisors to advise on the optimum technical approach both for im *** te show needs and long term facility strategy. You'll need to be technically versatile enough to comprehend the myriad technical solutions to any one problem.
Represent ILM professionally and positively both within and outside the industry. Play a proactive key role in marketing ILM's services to the industry.
Mentor potential supervisory up-and-coming talent.

What We're Looking For

Ability to demonstrate strong skills in visual storytelling, including shot design, composition, lighting and editing.
You probably have 5+ years experience as a supervisor on several major productions and have 10+ years hands-on VFX production experience.
You have a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Graphics, Film or Fine Art or you have gained that experience by working in our industry.
You have a demonstrable blend of technical and artistic skills, which might include a portfolio demonstrating strong traditional art skills and a reel demonstrating high end Feature Film VFX experience.
Ability to manage artists (even those who work outside of your technical specialty) efficiently toward successful final shots.
Someone who proactively pursues in-depth knowledge of new developments to further his or her ability to do cutting-edge work.

About *** :

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

About *** :

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

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

5/3

Senior Manager Of Product Innovation - Creative Algorithms

Los Gatos, CA Details

Full Time

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

The Role: *** is revolutionizing entertainment. We deliver billions of hours of movies and TV shows per month to more than 200 million members globally. With our growing investment in original content, the *** Studio is a key part of our mission to produce content to entertain a diverse global audience. Our data-driven culture has allowed us to continuously innovate and provide the best product experience for our members, and we're using a data-driven approach to build the *** Studio from the ground up!

A core goal for the *** Studio is to enable storytellers from around the world to create world-class content at scale and have a great working experience while doing so. In this role, you will help achieve this goal by working with a team of top-tier scientists and engineers to build products and artist tools based on cutting edge computer vision, machine learning, and computer graphics algorithms that assist creative artists working on visual effect (VFX), post-production and animation. In success, these tools will be intuitive to use and partially automate repetitive tasks while giving artists control over the output; thus allowing them to focus on the more creative aspects of their work. You will also work closely with a research team to connect advances in computer vision with opportunities to solve new problems in this space.

You will be part of the Algorithms Product Management team; a diverse and unique group of leaders drawing on a variety of backgrounds to connect cutting edge machine learning to great member experiences and business value. We lead algorithm-centered innovation projects but also partner across the company to enable *** ter data-driven solutions to a variety of business problems. The Algorithms PMs i *** uence, educate, and advocate on tactical product decisions as well as the strategic directions to enable the next slate of great product innovations.

Responsibilities

Lead the development of products and tools powered by computer vision, machine learning and graphics algorithms to increase artist productivity and allow them to focus on the creative aspects of their work.
Partner closely with business stakeholders and relevant product and engineering teams to integrate work outputs into the content production workflow.
Partner with the algorithm research team to point them toward business problems that could be well-solved through advancements in the state-of-the-art and then manage the "technology transfer" from the resulting work into new products and tools.
Be an advocate for new technologies with artists and an advocate for artist experience with scientists and engineers working
Foster an inclusive environment, where all viewpoints are welcomed and encouraged.
Work with senior management and executives to develop the vision for a data-driven *** Studio.
Think broadly about the *** business and contribute to efforts beyond your domain.

Qualifications

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

Culture

You will have the opportunity to impact the business in a meaningful way. You will have the freedom to innovate, solve interesting problems and i *** uence in a fast paced, exciting environment. You will work with smart people who love to solve hard problems, and who not only expect but also foster high performance. You can learn more about the *** culture at jobs. *** .com/culture.

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

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

5/2

Vfx Supervisor Sydney, Australia

Sydney, Australia Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

Description

Position at ***
ILM opened its Sydney studio in the summer of 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.

As we grow ILM Sydney, w e are looking for an experienced and visionary VFX Supervisor who reflects the creative talent and passion for great filmmaking that define ILM.

The VFX Supervisor ensures that the artist's work is created to the quality requested by the client and is consistent with ILM's standards. The VFX Supervisor works as a team with the Producer and the Animation Director to lead the crew and get the best work up on the screen.

What you'll do

Recognize the focal point of a shot to tell the overall story and consistently work toward it.
Run dailies with the crew in an efficient, professional and clear manner.
Proactively listen to the client's wishes and guide her/him to solutions that tell the story artistically and on budget.
Manage the client's expectations and help advance innovative ILM technology
Sell finished shots appropriately in support of the overall show requirements.
Maintain a high level of proficiency in current tools and methodologies - both proprietary and 3 rd party applications.
Partner with Technology, R&D and show supervisors to advise on the optimum technical approach both for im *** te show needs and long term facility strategy. You'll need to be technically versatile enough to comprehend the myriad technical solutions to any one problem.
Represent ILM professionally and positively both within and outside the industry. Play a proactive key role in marketing ILM's services to the industry.
Mentor potential supervisory up-and-coming talent.

What we're looking for

Ability to demonstrate strong skills in visual storytelling, including shot design, composition, lighting and editing.
You probably have 5+ years experience as a supervisor on several major productions and have 10+ years hands-on VFX production experience.
You have a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Graphics, Film or Fine Art or you have gained that experience by working in our industry.
You have a demonstrable blend of technical and artistic skills, which might include a portfolio demonstrating strong traditional art skills and a reel demonstrating high end Feature Film VFX experience.
Ability to manage artists (even those who work outside of your technical specialty) efficiently toward successful final shots.
Excellent organization and interpersonal skills.
Someone who proactively pursues in-depth knowledge of new developments to further his or her ability to do cutting-edge work

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

4/28

Human Resources Business Partner

Sydney, Australia Details

Full Time

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

Job Summary:

The Human Resources Business Partner will play a key role in the delivery of our Talent strategy through partnering with the studio to assist in managing, developing and implementation of HR initiatives. The HRBP will provide ad *** and assistance to the business on day to day HR matters including Performance Management, Remuneration, Learning and Development activities, whilst proactively leading and participating in HR projects/initiatives.

We are looking for a team member who reflects the innovative spirit, production excellence, collaborative mindset and passion for great filmmaking that define ILM.

Responsibilities:

On any given day, you might...

Serves as HR Business Partner to the Studio managers and advise in the areas of performance management, compensation, employee relations, benefits, policy and procedures and learning and development
Assists in the development and implementation of HR projects/initiatives aligned to business and HR strategy
Leads HR to deliver the annual talent and reward cycles including Performance Reviews, Succession Planning, and Salary Review
Manages and guide leaders through the performance improvement process
Partner with Training and Artist Management to drive and develop organisational development programs, including Performance, Development, Compensation, Change, Communication
Assist in driving the HR strategy in partnership with Senior Manager, Human Resources

Basic Qualifications:

Here are the skills and experience you need to be successful in this role:

At least 6 years as a HR Generalist in a MNC fast paced environment, sometimes under pressure, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient.
Ability to demonstrate a high level of professionalism, confidentiality and maturity in interacting and communicating effectively with an international team, including all levels of staff
Strong communication, interpersonal and i *** uencing skills coupled with maturity and impact to establish good working relationships across the organization is critical to the success of this role.

Required Education

Bachelor Degree in a related field or a combination of education and experience that would approximate this level of professionalism

Additional Information:

This position is with *** Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC, which is part of a business segment we call *** . *** Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. *** fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

About *** :

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

About *** :

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

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

4/28

Vfx Editor Vancouver, Bc

Vancouver, Canada Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

Description

Position at ***

We are seeking a VFX Editor to join the team at ILM Vancouver. The VFX Editor sets up and completes all editorial work as requested from a Supervisor, Lead Editor or Production on feature or episodic projects.

What You'll Do

Communicate with client editorial team, maintain client cut with latest changes and internal versions from multiple artist disciplines.
Assist in preparing sequences for client review on a weekly basis.
QC and ingest plates and on-set reference material provided by clients and scan facility.
Maintain the in-house editorial database (Shotgun) tracking render lengths and adjusting cut lengths according to client updates for assigned show(s).
Output visual and audio references of client cuts for artist and production use.
Provide line-up information for retimes and/or post-moves to artists and supervisors.
QC Editorial client deliverables and prepare avid *** for upload.
Import consolidated *** from client.
Manage assistant editor(s), delegating tasks and mentoring new skills.
Show wrap-up duties including various archiving tasks and editing finals and awards reels.
Perform special projects under the supervision of the Lead Editor, production manager or VFX Supervisor, including show or bidding reels.

What We're Looking For

3+ years experience as a VFX Editor in a Production and VFX facility environment.
Previous experience with Avid *** Composer.
Strong understanding of a visual effects pipeline and team structure.
Strong ability to multi-task and meet deadlines while working under tight schedules.
Strong team player with excellent communication skills.
Comprehensive understanding of editorial materials and workflows (e.g., formats, codecs, transcoding, exporting etc).
Previous experience with Shotgun.
Strong desire to edit creatively.
Nice to have:
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- DaVinci Resolve
- Microsoft Excel
- Command-line environments (ie: Linux)
- 3D Stereo experience
- Experience with ingesting performance capture and witness cameras

This position is with *** Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC, which is part of a business segment we call *** . *** Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. *** fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

About *** :

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

About *** :

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

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

4/26

R&d Engineer - Creature Team San Francisco, Ca

San Francisco, CA Details

Full Time

Work in a collaborative, distributed team of full-time software engineers, and work directly with highly specialized and supremely talented artists, in ILM's *** in San Francisco, Singapore, Vancouver, London, and Sydney
Design innovative algorithms, artist-friendly user interfaces, template-based asset management systems, and automated batch processes that scale to high volume visual effects production; design systems that simplify complex creature setup and shot simulation processes
Integrate commercial and open-source systems into the ILM production pipeline
Work within and extend and assist ILM's proprietary software systems
Split time *** ween long-term software development projects and day-to-day production assistance

What We're Looking For

BS or advanced degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent experience
3+ years of experience in professional software development and/or VFX production

Personal Skills

An intuitive comprehension of the demands of a fast-paced, creatively-driven visual effects production environment
Collaboration: a readiness to rely on others, be dependable, and play nice
Communication: an ability to express yourself concisely, a willingness to be outspoken, and a conviction to keep everyone informed of progress and issues
Empathy: an ability to listen intently and interpret artists' needs
Creativity: an insightful and analytical thinker, and a creative problem solver

Technical Skills

Expert knowledge of programming in Python and/or C++ on Linux
Thorough knowledge of technology related to creature modeling, animation, and simulation: rigging, geometric deformation and caching, physically-based soft-body simulation, procedural geometry, etc.
Experience with Maya, as both a user and developer
Experience designing interfaces using GUI toolkits: Qt, PyQt/PySide, etc.
Thorough knowledge of software design/development principles: design patterns, object-oriented design, agile development, etc.
Experience working with a large, complex, mature, and dynamic code base

This position is with *** Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC, which is part of a business segment we call *** . *** Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. *** fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

About *** :

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

About *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise with the following business segments: *** networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive *** . From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with *** Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC , which is part of a business segment we call *** .
*** Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status 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.

Apply Now

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

4/26

R&d Engineer - Creature Team Vancouver, Bc

Vancouver, Canada Details

Full Time

Work in a collaborative, distributed team of full-time software engineers, and work directly with highly specialized and supremely talented artists, in ILM's *** in San Francisco, Singapore, Vancouver, London, and Sydney
Design innovative algorithms, artist-friendly user interfaces, template-based asset management systems, and automated batch processes that scale to high volume visual effects production; design systems that simplify complex creature setup and shot simulation processes
Integrate commercial and open-source systems into the ILM production pipeline
Work within and extend and assist ILM's proprietary software systems
Split time *** ween long-term software development projects and day-to-day production assistance

What We're Looking For

BS or advanced degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent experience
3+ years of experience in professional software development and/or VFX production

Personal Skills

An intuitive comprehension of the demands of a fast-paced, creatively-driven visual effects production environment
Collaboration: a readiness to rely on others, be dependable, and play nice
Communication: an ability to express yourself concisely, a willingness to be outspoken, and a conviction to keep everyone informed of progress and issues
Empathy: an ability to listen intently and interpret artists' needs
Creativity: an insightful and analytical thinker, and a creative problem solver

Technical Skills

Expert knowledge of programming in Python and/or C++ on Linux
Thorough knowledge of technology related to creature modeling, animation, and simulation: rigging, geometric deformation and caching, physically-based soft-body simulation, procedural geometry, etc.
Experience with Maya, as both a user and developer
Experience designing interfaces using GUI toolkits: Qt, PyQt/PySide, etc.
Thorough knowledge of software design/development principles: design patterns, object-oriented design, agile development, etc.
Experience working with a large, complex, mature, and dynamic code base

This position is with *** Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC, which is part of a business segment we call *** . *** Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. *** fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

About *** :

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

About *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise with the following business segments: *** networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive *** . From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with *** Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC , which is part of a business segment we call *** .
*** Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status 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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4/23

Artist

Fresno, CA Details

Full Time

****24/ *** 47 in Fresno, CA has an opening for a Graphic Artist who loves to create! We produce way more than just local news productions. From full-length broadcast specials to unique and eye-catching motion design! We're producing content that feeds your creative side. Fast-paced? Multi-projects? Oh yes. We're looking for a design-focused Motion Graphics team member who knows how to create to wow, understand and respects the production workflow process while thriving on creating an entire look, from concept to completion.

This is a role for someone with excellent aesthetic judgment, a firm grip on messaging, and visual storytelling.

Designing franchise graphics packages including logos, style-guide, and design templates for everything from shows, segments, and multi- *** specials
Collaborating closely with Creative Team to produce animations for websites, marketing demos, custom product animations, and explainer videos
Participating in brainstorming sessions to share new design perspectives and ideas
Conceptualization and creation of live-event stage designs, studio set pieces, and related art directions
Selecting and creating appropriate audio, graphic, and animation styles for various projects
Creation of original templates for broadcast, digital, and video promotions
Policing and enforcing brand consistency across all projects you helped design

Requirements & Skills :

Bachelors' degree in Art, Design or Broadcasting or equivalent experience
Proven graphic design and artistic talent
Three years of experience in graphic design with advanced experience in Adobe Creative Cloud products including After Effects, Premier, Photoshop and Illustrator
Must have motion and animation experience, Cinema 4D preferred.
Ability to work on various projects simultaneously and to deliver finished projects on deadline
Flexibility to occasionally work extra hours and shifts depending upon project delivery and deadline
Highly effective communications and organizational skills
Project & time management skills
And, of course: REALLY COOL DEMO REEL & DESIGN PORTFOLIO (send asap!)

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

4/23

R&d Engineer - Creature Team London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

Description

Position at ***

We are looking for engineers for our Creatures R&D team, to help develop software that brings to life photo-realistic digital characters for major motion pictures.
We're looking for engineers with experience in creature body and facial rigging and animation, artist-controllable geometric deformation, soft-body dynamic simulation, procedural modeling, and 3D asset management. We need people with strong backgrounds in software engineering, a keen interest in making production-worthy tools for artists, and a knack for simplifying complex processes.
ILM has been creating lifelike digital creatures for over 25 years, and we have some of the most powerful tools in the industry. We have two objectives: push our tools and techniques to achieve never-before-seen effects, and make our most powerful tools easy to learn and efficient to use, both for new and experienced artists. The technology we're developing includes:

Machine learning based approached for facial retargeting and animation
Animation rendering tools and workflows for high-quality preview
Hair and feather grooming and dynamic simulation, using procedural modeling techniques

ILM's R&D and Core Pipeline groups develop the ground-breaking technology that our artists use to create dazzling visuals. ILM's innovations have won 33 Scientific and Technical Academy Awards ® . Today, we are 70+ visually-minded software engineers, working side-by-side with over a thousand digital artists in a fast-paced, intensely collaborative, creatively-driven film production environment, across *** in San Francisco, Singapore, Vancouver, London, and Sydney.

What You'll Do:

Work in a collaborative, distributed team of full-time software engineers, and work directly with highly specialized and supremely talented artists, in ILM's *** in San Francisco, Singapore, Vancouver, London, and Sydney.
Design innovative algorithms, artist-friendly user interfaces, template-based asset management systems, and automated batch processes that scale to high volume visual effects production; design systems that simplify complex creature setup and shot simulation processes.
Integrate commercial and open-source systems into the ILM production pipeline.
Work within and extend and support ILM's proprietary software systems.
Split time *** ween long-term software development projects and day-to-day production support.

Education / Experience:

BS or advanced degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent experience.
3+ years of experience in professional software development and/or VFX production.

Personal Skills:

An intuitive understanding of the demands of a fast-paced, creatively-driven visual effects production environment.
Collaboration: a readiness to trust others, be trustworthy, and play nice.
Communication: an ability to express yourself concisely, a willingness to speak up, and a conviction to keep everyone informed of progress and issues.
Empathy: an ability to listen intently and understand artists' needs.
Creativity: an insightful and analytical thinker, and a creative problem solver.

Technical Skills:

Expert knowledge of programming in Python and/or C++ on Linux.
Thorough knowledge of technology related to creature modeling, animation, and simulation: rigging, geometric deformation and caching, physically-based soft-body simulation, procedural geometry, etc.
Experience with Maya, as both a user and developer.
Experience designing interfaces using GUI toolkits: Qt, PyQt/PySide, etc.
Thorough knowledge of software design/development principles: design patterns, object-oriented design, agile development, etc.
Experience working with a large, complex, mature, and dynamic code base.

This position is with *** Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC, which is part of a business segment we call *** . *** Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. *** fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

About *** :

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

About *** :

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

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4/21

Artist

San Francisco, CA Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

Description

Position at ***

ILM's R&D and Core Pipeline groups develop the ground-breaking technology that our artists use to create dazzling visuals. Our technology roadmap:

Modernize our core infrastructure, integrating the latest technologies
Increase the throughput of our global compute and storage processes
Streamline our guru artist tools so they're easier to learn and easier to use
Develop ever more powerful techniques that push the bounds of visual complexity and cinematic fidelity, and continue to create images no one has seen before

We push the state of the art in technology, but always in ser *** of the latest creative challenge.

What You'll Do

Develop tools, structures, and pipeline systems that define how artists assemble and manage massively complex 3D scenes
Design user interfaces for authoring, validating, publishing, and tracking 3D and 2D data as it moves through the production pipeline
Extend, optimize, and simplify a complex network of automated batch processes
Integrate commercial applications such as Maya, Houdini, Katana, Shotgun, etc.
Work with and extend ILM's proprietary content creation systems
Work in a collaborative team of software engineers, and work directly with highly specialized and supremely talented artists
Split your time *** ween long-term software development projects and day-to-day support of active shows

What We're Looking For

BS or advanced degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent experience
3+ years of experience in professional software development and/or VFX production
A passion for developing tools for master artists
A knack for simplifying complex processes
Experience with visual effects production pipelines
A solid background in software engineering and a thorough knowledge of computer graphics. You don't need to be a professional UX designer, but you should have a keen sense for how creative people use technology to work together under pressure.

Personal Skills

An intuitive understanding of the demands of a fast-paced, creatively-driven visual effects production environment
Readiness to place confidence in others, be trustworthy, and play nice
An ability to express yourself concisely, a willingness to speak up, and a conviction to keep everyone informed of progress and issues
An ability to listen intently and interpret artists' needs
An insightful and analytical thinker; a creative problem solver

Technical Skills

Expert knowledge of programming in python and/or C++ on Linux
Thorough knowledge of computer graphics and animation concepts: character rigging, geometric deformations, dynamic simulation, shading and rendering, etc.
Experience with commercial animation and VFX software applications: Maya, Houdini, RV, Shotgun, etc.
Knowledge of industry-standard scene data formats: Alembic, USD, etc.
Experience with GUI toolkits: Qt, PyQt/PySide, etc.
Thorough knowledge of software design/development principles: design patterns, object-oriented design, agile development, etc.
Experience with revision control and release management: Perforce/SVN, Git, etc.
Experience working with a large, complex, mature, and dynamic code base

This position is with *** Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC, which is part of a business segment we call *** . *** Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. *** fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

About *** :

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

About *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise with the following business segments: *** networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive *** . From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with *** Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC , which is part of a business segment we call *** .
*** Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status 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.

Apply Now

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4/21

Artist

Vancouver, Canada Details

Full Time

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

Job Summary:

Description

Position at ***

ILM's R&D and Core Pipeline groups develop the ground-breaking technology that our artists use to create dazzling visuals. Our technology roadmap:

Modernize our core infrastructure, integrating the latest technologies
Increase the throughput of our global compute and storage processes
Streamline our guru artist tools so they're easier to learn and easier to use
Develop ever more powerful techniques that push the bounds of visual complexity and cinematic fidelity, and continue to create images no one has seen before

We push the state of the art in technology, but always in ser *** of the latest creative challenge.

What You'll Do

Develop tools, structures, and pipeline systems that define how artists assemble and manage massively complex 3D scenes
Design user interfaces for authoring, validating, publishing, and tracking 3D and 2D data as it moves through the production pipeline
Extend, optimize, and simplify a complex network of automated batch processes
Integrate commercial applications such as Maya, Houdini, Katana, Shotgun, etc.
Work with and extend ILM's proprietary content creation systems
Work in a collaborative team of software engineers, and work directly with highly specialized and supremely talented artists
Split your time *** ween long-term software development projects and day-to-day support of active shows

What We're Looking For

BS or advanced degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent experience
3+ years of experience in professional software development and/or VFX production
A passion for developing tools for master artists
A knack for simplifying complex processes
Experience with visual effects production pipelines
A solid background in software engineering and a thorough knowledge of computer graphics. You don't need to be a professional UX designer, but you should have a keen sense for how creative people use technology to work together under pressure.

Personal Skills

An intuitive understanding of the demands of a fast-paced, creatively-driven visual effects production environment
Readiness to place confidence in others, be trustworthy, and play nice
An ability to express yourself concisely, a willingness to speak up, and a conviction to keep everyone informed of progress and issues
An ability to listen intently and interpret artists' needs
An insightful and analytical thinker; a creative problem solver

Technical Skills

Expert knowledge of programming in python and/or C++ on Linux
Thorough knowledge of computer graphics and animation concepts: character rigging, geometric deformations, dynamic simulation, shading and rendering, etc.
Experience with commercial animation and VFX software applications: Maya, Houdini, RV, Shotgun, etc.
Knowledge of industry-standard scene data formats: Alembic, USD, etc.
Experience with GUI toolkits: Qt, PyQt/PySide, etc.
Thorough knowledge of software design/development principles: design patterns, object-oriented design, agile development, etc.
Experience with revision control and release management: Perforce/SVN, Git, etc.
Experience working with a large, complex, mature, and dynamic code base

This position is with *** Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC, which is part of a business segment we call *** . *** Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. *** fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

About *** :

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

About *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise with the following business segments: *** networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive *** . From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with *** Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC , which is part of a business segment we call *** .
*** Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status 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.

Apply Now

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4/20

Director

Burbank, CA Details

Full Time

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

Job Summary:

The Director of Artist Recruitment will oversee production hiring and recruitment strategy for *** Television Animation current series based at our Glendale and Burbank, CA *** . This candidate will contribute a strong sense of innovation, always striving to find diverse talent that brings new voices and fresh perspectives to a constantly improving recruiting process and outreach program, in addition to building a world-class Recruiting Department at *** Television Animation.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for the recruitment of top-tier talent, with a targeted emphasis on Story, Design, and Production Management for all Glendale and Burbank based DTVA current series productions.
Develop change management strategies, roll out plans, training and guidance for all Managers studio wide for a variety of initiatives including system implementation.
Collaborate with Producers, Production Executives and Artist Management to develop studio and series specific recruitment strategies and action plans.
Advise on interview techniques, candidate selection, compensation, immigration work visas, union guidelines, and industry trends.
Develop and implement diversity, equity and inclusion recruitment strategies and processes that align with *** and *** General Entertainment initiatives.
Oversee the School Outreach Recruitment Program for Design, Story and Production Management, which includes school presentations, portfolio reviews, interviews, career fairs and information sessions.
Partner with the Outreach Manager to plan and organize the *** Television Animation presence at major conferences and industry events. This includes contract negotiations, booth plan, developing panels, portfolio reviews, networking and recruiting focused events.
Represent DTVA at all at major conferences and industry events. Ability to attract and bring in new and upcoming talent.
Work with Global Mobility partners on candidate immigration cases and requests.
Build and maintain supportive/collaborative relationships with *** Presidents of Production and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Production Executives, Producers and Artist Management.
Engage and develop relationships with recruiting partners in industry organizations and maintain awareness of professional trends and news. Understand overall landscape of studio schedules and how artist availability could be impacted.

Basic Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in Recruiting with an emphasis on Story/Visual Development/Pre-Production Animation skill sets.
Proven ability to evaluate candidate art work and/or technical qualifications
Proven ability to effectively manage the recruiting process as well as relationships with hiring managers.
Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Ability to travel for Animation industry events, conferences and school outreach trips.

Preferred Qualifications:

7+ years of experience in Recruiting with an emphasis on Story/Visual Development/Pre-Production Animation skill sets is preferred.
Leadership in Television Animation specifically is preferred.
Strong knowledge of 2D and CG Animation, and/or Visual Effects production is a plus.
Experience in HR and/or with implementing applicant tracking systems and associated processes is preferred; experience with Workday is a plus.
Knowledge of Animation Guild (839) and OPEIU unions.
Knowledge of Immigration work visas and employment law.

Required Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.

Additional Information:

Strong consultative and partnering skills. Ability to establish priorities independently, multi-task efficiently, and work with diverse personalities and all levels of management in a high-pressure environment.
Outstanding customer ser *** skills and ability to develop and foster relationships with internal stakeholders.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as solid follow-through on multiple projects.
Positive attitude and ability to be flexible in a non-static environment
Ability to re-define and execute new processes and workflows in an ever changing environment; demonstrate strategic and out of the box thinking.

About *** Television Animation:

*** Television Animation loves characters. Characters reveal our deepest emotions and what it means to be human... even if you're an animated duck, mouse, muppet, lion, boy or girl. Are you the type of character that loves animation and wants to be part of the team that makes the magic happen? *** Television Animation, an integral part of *** , creates many of the company's most beloved animated shows. If you've got a passion to join our team of talented professionals, we want to hear your story.

About *** :

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

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

4/17

Vfx Pipeline Developer

Los Angeles, CA Details

Full Time

The Role

Producing quality VFX content at scale, efficiently and with less friction is a challenge that requires fresh thinking. NetFX is a visual effects production platform that allows artists and productions to optimize work output on a global scale. This unique division provides streamlined VFX tools and resources to create, connect, and collaborate with productions anywhere in the world. NetFX pairs artist talent from around the world with a broad production slate to increase schedule flexibility and offer competitive market rates.

The VFX Pipeline Developer will work closely with studio product engineering teams to seamlessly integrate digital content creation tools and the frameworks upon which NetFX is built. The VFX Pipeline Developer will analyze production needs and provide solutions that address those needs directly or enable technical platform users to build production-specific solutions. In addition to expert technical skills, the ideal person must have a broad knowledge of established VFX and animation industry pipeline patterns and a willingness to push beyond them to unlock higher creative potential from our global artist community.

Responsibilities:

Establish detailed program specifications through discussions with users
Design, implement and iterate with a global user base on tools and workflows that ser *** multiple productions and leverage best practices
Collaborate closely with product management and engineering teams to stay aligned on product roadmaps across enterprise applications
Extend and adapt product platforms to work well within the constraints of production
Provide libraries, documentation, and guidance to technical artists as they solve production-driven problems
Maintain and update existing near-term solutions until features are incorporated into enterprise applications

Qualifications:

7+ years experience in VFX or 3D animation shot production pipeline teams
Experience in transformative operations on a large scale
Extensive experience in Python
Exceptional communications skills and the ability to translate user needs into clear problem statements
Familiar with 3rd party tools like Shotgun, Nuke, Houdini, Blender, Maya, and their APIs
Able to work independently and drive results
Track record of success while working autonomously

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

4/15

Production Manager

Vancouver, Canada Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

Description

Position at ***

The Studio Production Manager is responsible for monitoring, tracking and understanding Vancouver's tactical and strategic capacity in order to contribute towards work distribution in partnership with Production, Vancouver Talent Management, Global Capacity Manager and Executive in Charge, Vancouver Studio.

They drive artist utilization and resolve crewing co *** icts across the portfolio of shows, working closely with the Talent Management team. They are responsible for new show start up and handoff, bridging early production demands where needed. They manage the Production Management discipline, actively working in parallel with the Director of Production and Vancouver EPs to ensure best practices are employed at the ground level.

What You'll Do

Capacity Management - i n partnership with Talent Managers, Supervisors, Executive Producers and Studio Leadership:

Assess New Bids, helps create placeholder crew ramps and provide scenarios to ascertain whether work will fit into each studio
Assess Capacity on Awarded work and Growth scenarios
- Reviews multiple bodies of work and provide analysis when updated crewing needs cause issues
- Raise issues with appropriate Production Team and / or EP and seek to resolve issues collaboratively
- Balance day-to-day needs of multiple projects and crew, informing Talent Management and artists when changes are necessary
Maintain consistent and updated local capacity assessments to help guide Show / Global capacity decisions
Maintain overall schedule for assigned portfolio of projects in partnership with show production
Partner with individual shows on 3PP strategies based on volume and necessity
Provide consistent reports to share capacity outlook
Works to define best practices by collaborating with the various stakeholders
Provide detailed analysis to help navigate strategic crewing and capacity decisions
Proactively create plans to boost artist utilization. Collaborate with local Talent Managers, global counterparts and Production leadership to even out peaks and troughs of capacity across all departments
Strives to resolve issues proactively and serves as the interface *** ween Talent Managers and production leadership for crewing issues that can not be resolved
From a neutral point of view, look for solutions to ensure an equitable split of resources *** ween the local shows while balancing the larger studio talent strategy, deadlines and financial targets

Line Management:

Provide line management for Associate Production Managers, Production Coordinators, and Production Assistants including performance reviews and career development
Partner with Executive Producers to support and promote ILM production best practices across the projects
Forecast production management personnel needs
Evaluate upcoming production resource needs and work with Recruiting to develop role descriptions, review resumes, conduct interviews and facilitates the hiring of additional production resources

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's Degree in Film, Art, Communications or related field or equivalent work experience required
Hands-on Talent Management experience - casting, management & resource scheduling (2+ years)
Proven track record of successfully working in Visual Effects Production Manager capacity on several major productions at a facility (5+ years)
Must have a specific understanding of the visual effects business including, pipeline, artist disciplines, techniques, scheduling and throughput
Strong production and tools knowledge required
Must be a compelling communicator with a strong point of view and a proven ability to i *** uence others through diplomacy. Must be able to articulate ideas effectively
Ability to facilitate meetings
Strong problem-solving capability both independently and in a collaborative environment
Strong analytical skills including mathematical concepts
Proven ability to effectively interact and build relationships throughout all levels of an organization.
Flexible, proactive, positive attitude
Sound judgment, diplomacy, and tact; ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Excellent organization and interpersonal skills across geographical locations

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

4/9

Artist

Glendale, CA Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

The Artist Manager is responsible for being the main point of contact for our Story and/or Design artists at the studio. Our goal is to present them with opportunities during series transitions as well as guide them through career growth and professional goals. In addition, the Artist Manager is responsible for partnering with Production and Show Leadership to staff up their series. The person in this role should promote a positive environment that fosters the growth of our employees as well as the overall well-being of the studio culture.

Responsibilities:

Act as main point of contact with Story and/or Design Artists during series transitions and/or long hiatus periods. Communicate upcoming opportunities and handle all logistics around transitions including start and end dates, rate negotiations, vacation requests, and location moves.
Collaborate with the Producers and Production Executives to evaluate deal proposals based on show budgets and compensation strategies set forth by VP's of Production and Human Resources.
Understand individual artist skills and interests. Help to guide artists through career growth and professional goals.
Track artists ready for mentorship and/or promotion opportunities.
Identify areas of growth for artists. Collaborate with Enrichment & Training to provide classes that hone in on these areas.
Work with Coordinator in Artist Management to ensure artist samples are current as well as the data in our internal database is up to date.
Partner with Producers to anticipate staffing changes and additional resource needs throughout the life of a project.
Set up and run artist portfolio review sessions with Production and Show Leadership. Curate artist list and samples depending on the needs of the series.
Set up and run crew review sessions with Production and Show Leadership at the end of each season.
Work with Production and Global Mobility to submit information pertinent to visa renewals and/or extensions when necessary.
Collaborate with the Artist Manager, Executive Director of Artistic Management and VP of Technology to enhance artist tracking functionality within our current studio database.
Manage and mentor the Coordinator in Artist Management. Work towards achieving department goals as well as their own career aspirations.
Assist the Executive Director of Artist Management with leading our studio programs, specifically the Mentorship Program, the Internship Program and the Production Associate Placement Program.
Partner with Artist Recruitment on needs for industry events specifically Lightbox and CTN.
Make suggestions on how we can build additional functionality into our internal employee database to ensure we're using the tool at its highest level.
Support Production and HR with employee relation issues as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

5-7+ years of production and/or artist management experience in 2D/CG Animation, Visual Effects, and/or Video Game pipelines.
2+ years of experience managing a team within a large-scale creative pipeline.
Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Extensive knowledge of preproduction pipelines.
Familiarity with databases and asset management systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to establish priorities independently, multi-task efficiently, and work with diverse personalities and all levels of management in a high-pressure environment.
Outstanding customer ser *** skills and ability to develop and foster relationships with artists as well as internal stakeholders.
Must have strong leadership qualities with the ability to effectively delegate and mentor individuals; demonstrate ability to build consensus as well as resolve co *** ict.
Ability to define and execute new processes and workflows in an ever-changing environment; demonstrate strategic and out of the box thinking.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as solid follow-through on multiple projects.

Required Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent work experience

Additional Information:

Primarily located in Glendale but will require travel to the Burbank office
Equal Opportunity Employer--Female/Minority/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

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4/2

Production Support Engineer, Studio Infrastructure (animation)

Los Angeles, CA Details

Full Time

Our mission at *** is to entertain the world. We strive to bring joy to every one of our members. To make the many kinds of original content that have become synonymous with our brand, *** is building the largest creative studio in the world. Something at this scale has never been done before and many groups at *** are pitching in to contribute. The Studio Infrastructure team is doing their part by building infrastructure applications that empower the *** visual effects, animation, and post-production teams who operate globally. For us this isn't just about solving tough problems. It's about sparking artist joy.

*** is a global company and we're building a globally distributed studio to make more of our own content. Producing content at scale is a complicated creative process that involves many steps taken by many creative and operational teams. When these teams are scattered across the globe, it's the infrastructure, tooling, and automation we provide that keeps them connected, creating, and sharing. To be successful, we strive to support the creative process and stay out of the artist's way.

We believe a big part of our ability to spark artist joy comes from fostering inclusion and building diversity within our own team. Our team is made up of Engineers who come from a wide variety of backgrounds and disciplines. We believe the plurality of experience, opinions, and skills within our team is what makes us succeed in our own mission.

About the Role:

We are looking for a Production Support Engineer who enjoys unblocking artists with excellent consultative support. Given the nascent state and global ambitions of the *** Animation Studio, this role has the opportunity to shape workflows and infrastructure to enable a global artist population.

As a Member of Our Team You Will:

Diagnose and problem-solve im *** te issues for Animation and VFX artists spanning applications (both native and third-party), operating system and network layers.
Combine your knowledge of studio production, and hands on experience, with your empathy for our artists to identify new areas of technical opportunity.
Work cross-functionally with *** 's first and second tier support teams to share knowledge and best practices in order to scale the artist experience.
Liaise with third-party solution providers to both to escalate im *** te issues and advocate for feature requests.

Qualifications:

You have 3+ years experience working in a production or post-production environment.
You have a working knowledge of VFX or Animation pipelines, systems, and tools, such as Flix, Shotgun, Foundry Nuke, RV, Maya.
Experience with MacOS, Windows and/or Linux system administration and networking, while knowledge of shared storage and remote streaming desktop protocols is a plus.
Communication skills to clearly articulate and document technical concepts and explain how they impact the creative process.
Experience working on an internationally distributed team is a plus.

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

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4/2

Associate Pipeline Technical Director Vancouver, Bc

Vancouver, Canada Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

Description

Position at ***

The Pipeline TD develops and maintains software tools, providing front-line support 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 Studio Technology Director/Supervisor for technical guidance and oversight.

Primary Responsibilities

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 assistance 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.
Gather information about artist problems and obstacles; resolve user errors; guide artists with deeper problems to appropriate technical 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.
When not crewed to shows, serve on software teams working on projects that improve the efficiency.
Take direction from show supervisors to determine day-to-day and hour-to-hour priorities.
Work primarily on workflow tools, requiring introductory knowledge of the larger pipeline
Develop basic knowledge of software, systems, and standards and conventions used in production.
Update documentation for the pipeline and tools to reflect any changes that are made.

Job Requirements

Education / Experience

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.

Required Skills / Competencies

Proficiency in Linux
Strong Python scripting required
Knowledge of visual effects or feature animation pipeline
2D/3D CG software applications: Maya, Mari, Houdini, Katana, Nuke, RenderMan, etc.
Experience with production database systems

This position is with *** Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC, which is part of a business segment we call *** . *** Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. *** fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

About *** :

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

About *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise with the following business segments: *** networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive *** . From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with *** Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC , which is part of a business segment we call *** .
*** Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status 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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3/26

Motion Graphics

Atlanta, GA Details

Full Time

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

Come join a dynamic new national *** powerhouse focused on the over-the-air TV consumer. The *** Networks (a growing portfolio of entertainment and news networks) provides absorbing entertainment and objective, intelligent news as we use our own distribution platforms to serve this unduplicated national audience. We meet the audience where it is with the programs it wants.

*** Networks is looking for a Motion Graphic Artist to design and create smart, modern and clean creative solutions for our new division.

What you'll do:

Conceptualize, and create best in class design solutions
Participate in the development of a project with a focus on efficiency, quality and cost effectiveness
Translates and executes effectively against creative briefs
Communicates clearly with team members on timing, workload and deliverables
Review artwork to ensure the project goals have been met to the highest standard
Perform additional duties as needed and assign

What you'll bring:

Education/Experience

Associateor Bachelor's degree preferred
1 - 5 years experience

Skills & Abilities

Experience with multiple dimension animation.
Must be knowledgeable in Adobe Software and proficient in After Effects, Illustrator, and Photoshop
Experience in Cinema 4D is a plus
Knowledge of *** production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods via visual ***
Must have strong design skills and able to generate a project from concept to completion or work in concert with others
Excellent interpersonal skills are required as well as the ability to successfully work in a team environment
Detail-orientated with the ability to multi-task and prioritize under tight deadlines
Previous graphics and art production work with background in TV desired
Experience in broadcast television quick delivery of deadline driven graphics

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ABOUT *** :

The *** *** Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified *** company focused on creating a *** ter-informed world. As the nation's fourth-largest local TV broadcaster, *** serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of 61 stations in 41 markets. The *** Networks reach nearly every American through the national news outlets Court TV and Newsy and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Grit, Laff and Court TV Mystery. *** is the nation's largest holder of broadcast spectrum. *** runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the *** National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, *** has held for decades to the motto, "Give light and the people will find their own way."

As an equal employment opportunity employer, The *** *** Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.

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3/17

Effects Supervisor Sydney, Australia

Sydney, Australia Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

Description

Position at ***
ILM opened its Sydney studio in the summer of 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.

As we grow ILM Sydney, we are seeking an Effects Supervisor to join the team and be a part of this exciting opportunity to grow our animation team in Sydney.

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

This position is with *** Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC, which is part of a business segment we call *** . *** Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. *** fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.
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About *** :

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

About *** :

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

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

3/17

Talent Coordinator - Expression Of Interest London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

Description

Position at ***

Working alongside the Talent Managers assisting in crew and capacity management.

Primary Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Talent/Crewing
Updating and maintaining various crewing and capacity spreadsheets and databases.
Pulling and creating reports from crewing databases
Coordinating and facilitating regular departmental meetings
Coordinating and facilitating weekly production meetings
Preparing agendas for various meetings, taking notes and disseminating as appropriate
Coordinating probation and annual reviews; Regularly organising and collecting feedback (sometimes in conjunction with TMs);
Collating artist annual leave requests for review and approval and provide confirmed holiday information to HR Coordinator for tracking.
Diary management, both for the Sr TM as well as the team diary (could fall under "administrative support" depending on how specific you want it).
Creating and regularly updating tracking documents for use by the talent team as well as external teams (STG,HR, Facilities).
Providing general administrative support to the Talent.

Key Peers or Relationships

Senior Talent Manager, Talent Manager, Producers, Production Managers, Recruiters, HR Coordinator

Job Requirements

Previous administrative experience supporting a Talent or Recruitment team.

Required Skills / Competencies

Show a positive and proactive attitude
Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with internal and external individuals at various levels of seniority.
Successfully organise, prioritise and complete multiple projects with extreme attention to detail.
Demonstrate strong customer ser *** and interpersonal skills.
Remain calm and professional in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrate punctuality, reliability and flexibility.
Work independently and be self-motivated.
Experience of creating and maintain databases

Preferred Skills / Competencies

An interest in and understanding of VFX industry.
A commitment to continual professional development

Technical Skills

Competent use of Google Suite, Keynote and MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

This position is with *** Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC, which is part of a business segment we call *** . *** Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. *** fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

About *** :

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

About *** :

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

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3/12

Texture Artist - Expression Of Interest San Francisco, Ca

San Francisco, CA Details

Full Time

Works with production team (VFX Supervisor, Senior Texture Artist) to execute the desired look of CG models, including complex creatures and/or hard surface models, including ships, real world vehicles and environments
Responsible for creating the textures, colors, and organic surface qualities needed in the completion of CG creatures and hard-surface models used in production
Participates as a team member in identifying various design solutions; provides feedback to other members of the production by attending dailies on a regular basis
Works closely with Art Directors, Modelers, and Look Development TD's in achieving desired look of photoreal models
Maintains or exceeds consistent level of productivity while meeting deadlines and producing high quality work

What We're Looking For

At least 4 years experience
Demo reel and portfolio illustrating knowledge and experience in painting, illustration or design.
Familiarity with film production; computer graphics
Attention to detail
Ability to learn quickly and assimilate new information
Good interpersonal skills
Proficient in Maya, Mari (preferred), Zbrush, Photoshop, or Substance Painter. Ability to navigate complex Computer Graphics pipelines
Nice to have:
- Modeling skills a plus
- Good organizational skills
- Ability to liaise with various parts of the Computer Graphics pipeline, manage person schedules

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