Look Development Supervisor

Job Description

Look Development Supervisor (Feature Animation & VFX) Vancouver, BC

Description

Position at Industrial Light & Magic

Look Development Supervisors work as hands-on collaborators with the VFX Supervisor and the Digital Artist Supervisor to ensure high-quality look dev and shading is produced, while supporting the creative vision of the director.

What You'll Do
• Design and create the lighting and the look of computer generated objects and scenes
• Works closely with other department Supervisors and CG Supervisors to determine the best approach to solving CG challenges and developing the final look
• In conjunction with the CG Supervisor, participate in the bidding process for new work on the show
• Work with CG Supervisor, Production Manager and Producers in crewing assignments to ensure the portfolio of work on shows and strategic projects is accomplished efficiently and to a high standard
• Work with the VFX and CG Supervisor to provide artistic and technical notes and direction to the team
• Create & maintain shading templates, and custom hero materials and shading networks, with proficiency
• Deep understanding of Physically based rendering and shader models
• Ability to build and maintain complex shading networks with artist usability and user-interface support in mind
• Stay on top of pipeline iterations and improvements, make recommendations, and set priorities for show Pipeline TD
• Learn/Develop new techniques quickly, and debug complicated problems
• Set a standard for all Technical Directors by continually improving the speed, quality of our work and adaptability.
• Develop small scale, show specific tools

What We're Looking For
• 8+ years production experience or feature film experience with lookdev work
• Degree and/or professional training in Computer Graphics, with advanced work experience in VFX or Feature Animation
• Demo reel required
• Ability to work with competency, energy and enthusiasm within a team environment with minimal supervision
• Exhibits excellent listening and communication skills, able to receive direction and criticism
• Excellent presentation/communication skills in dailies/shot review by clearly and briefly outlining what has been accomplished by their crew
• Engage in the creative process without ego, and accepts all final decisions with a positive and supportive attitude
• Demonstrates an excellent aesthetic eye, anticipating potential problems and using knowledge of how to use the tools to achieve the desired look
• Demonstrates superb problem-solving skills and takes the initiative to offer ideas and suggestions.
• Prioritizes tasks and manages time very well
• Linux and scripting ability in Python
• Advanced look development abilities
• Proven ability to pick up new software AND proprietary pipelines
• Knowledge of Katana and Renderman

**FOR US BASED NEW HIRES ONLY:** We are taking a responsible approach to creating environments that allow us to do what we do best - entertain and inform millions around the world. As part of our commitment to health and safety, COVID-19 vaccines are required for current US salaried and non-union hourly employees, as well as all newly hired US employees.
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This position is with Industrial Light & Magic, which is part of a business we call Industrial Light & Magic.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d2q772-3-17-186-218-42 in your application.