Founded by George Lucas, ILM is the leading effects facility in the world, with studios located in San Francisco, Vancouver, London, Sydney, and Mumbai. 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. You can see some of our current projects here.
Your role?
The Lead Texture Artist is responsible for creating high-quality textures, providing creative solutions that fulfill the artistic and technical brief of the asset, while providing guidance to others on the texture team.
What will you be doing?
Work independently and with the production team (VFX Supervisor, CG Supervisor, Texture Supervisor) and other departments at an advanced level to execute the desired look of complicated CG assets, including complex creatures and/or hard surface models and environments. Set up and suggest asset workflows, per asset needs. In absence of Texture Supervisor, assume leadership role over Texture team and liaise with production team on schedules and bids. Participate as a team member in determining various design solutions; provide feedback to other members of the team by attending dailies on a regular basis. Mentor artists of all levels within the department where required. Maintain or exceed consistent level of productivity and produce high-quality work in a timely manner. To be a contributing member of this team, you will have a mix of these skills:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography or a related technical field. At least 5 years of production experience in visual effects for film, commercials, or television in a senior role. Demo reel and portfolio illustrating knowledge and experience in producing high-quality, photorealistic textures. High attention to detail. Ability to learn quickly and assimilate new information. Good interpersonal and organizational skills, and a strong team player. Expert knowledge in Mari. Proficient in Maya, Zbrush, Photoshop, Katana, Substance, and UV unwrapping tools. Houdini and scripting knowledge are a plus. Ability to navigate complex Computer Graphics pipelines. Join ILM
This position is with Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC, which is part of a business segment we call Industrial Light & Magic.
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