Senior Generalist (Environments)
Postuler maintenant Postuler ultérieurement Job ID 10094812 Emplacement Vancouver, Canada Entreprise Industrial Light & Magic Date de publication 18/12/2024Résumé du poste:
This role is considered Hybrid, which means the employee will work 2-3 days onsite at a Company designated location and occasionally from home.
Position Summary
Our Generalist department is a very unique department. Here, Senior Generalists independently build complete photorealistic environments that blend seamlessly with the plates, and take full ownership of the shots.They demonstrate high skills in digital and traditional arts with an outstanding eye for composition and photographic details. The work varies a lot from set extension using Digital Matte Painting techniques to full CG environments.
We are looking for a creative who reflects the innovative spirit, creative talent, production excellence, team-oriented mentality and passion for great filmmaking that define ILM.
What You’ll Do
Create full CG environments from scratch for establishing shots or multi shot sequences
Build assets (model, texture, look development)
Set dress and assemble environments for shots or sequences
Establish light rigs
Render and deliver passes for the compositing team
Design artistic proof of concept for the environment development
Develop artistic and technical solutions that meet the direction of the show
Participate in team reviews of the work under development
Optimizing the environment creation to be able to render it efficiently
Understand and address feedback in a timely manner
Encourage teamwork by sharing knowledge and mentor more junior artists
Develop tools and look development for a sequence
Understand DMP techniques and know when it is best to use them
Look for solutions that will give the fastest result with the best quality to achieve a desired look
Show regular progress of the environment build process to the lead and supervisor
Produce work within the production schedule
Communicate respectfully and effectively with the rest of the team
What We’re Looking For
5+ years of relevant professional VFX experience and at least a college level diploma or higher in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography, or related field; OR 7+ years of relevant professional VFX experience in lieu of education
Shown ability in CG techniques, including modeling, texturing, shading, lighting, look development and compositing
Shown artistic ability in a non‐CG field (portfolio of figure or landscape drawing, painting, photography, composition, perspective, lighting etc.)
Demo reel and shot breakdown (required)
Being able to deliver with minimal direction
High level of problem solving and creative thinking skills
Extensive knowledge of Matte Painting techniques as well as 3D environment techniques
Proficient in the following software:
Photoshop
3ds Max, Maya, Houdini or similar
Vray, RenderMan or similar renderer
Nuke or similar compositing software
Good knowledge of additional environment tools like Gaea, Terragen, Speedtree, Zbrush, Substance Painter
Demonstrated ability to learn new software quickly
Strong communication skills
Being curious of new tools and technologies to improve efficiency
Eagerness for improvement, of attention to details and photo realism of your work
Desire to grow with the company
JoinILM
The hiring range for this position in Vancouver is C$110,600.00 to C$141,500.00 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits, may be offered dependent on the level and position offered.
Sur Industrial Light & Magic:
Fondée en 1975 par George Lucas, ILM est l’installation d’effets spéciaux leader au monde, qui dessert les secteurs de l’image animée, de la production commerciale et de l’attraction. ILM a créé des effets visuels pour plus de 325 films, joué un rôle clé dans sept des 10 plus grands succès de box-office mondiaux de tous les temps et contribué à 25 des 50 plus grands. ILM a défini la norme pour les effets visuels, créant quelques-unes des images les plus étonnantes de l’histoire du film. À l’avant-garde de la révolution numérique, la société continue d’innover en matière d’effets visuels, de RV, de RA et de cinéma immersif.
Sur The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, ainsi que ses filiales et sociétés affiliées, forme l’une des principales entreprises internationales diversifiées de divertissement familial et de médias. Elle comprend trois secteurs d'activités essentiels : Disney Entertainment, ESPN et Disney Experiences. Depuis ses modestes débuts en tant que studio de dessins animés dans les années 1920 jusqu’à son statut de référence actuel dans le secteur du divertissement, Disney poursuit fièrement sa tradition de création d’histoires et d’expériences exceptionnelles pour tous les membres de la famille. Les histoires, les personnages et les expériences de Disney touchent les consommateurs et les visiteurs du monde entier. À travers nos activités présentes dans plus de 40 pays, nos employés et cast members collaborent pour créer des expériences de divertissement appréciées à la fois au niveau universel et local.
Le poste est rattaché à ILM (Vancouver) Inc. , qui fait partie d’une entreprise que nous appelons Industrial Light & Magic.