Virtual Art Department Lead Artist

Job Description

Description

Position at Industrial Light & Magic

The Virtual Art Department (VAD) bridges the gap between Production Design and VFX. The VAD Lead Artist works within the Production Art Department to help the team create Real Time environments and assets for Virtual Production scouts.

What You'll Do
• Create 3D Real Time assets (by doing model/texture, complex lighting) to realize the 3d environment build
• Create blocking geometry for initial environment block out
• Process and cleanup photogrammetry assets
• Tune assets and environments to be performance-optimized for scouting
• As needed, act as a Lead on an environment or asset and create the look that the rest of the team follows
• As needed, work directly with the Client (director or director of photography) operating scouts and re-lights
• Communicate the status of your work and your teams work to Production and VAD Supervisor
• Interpret feedback to respond to review notes with little supervisory direction
• Participate as a team member in providing various aesthetic solutions; provide feedback to other members of the team by attending dailies on a regular basis and reviewing their work regularly
• Mentor Apprentice and Jr. Artists and assist them with their work
• Help develop and test tools and techniques before they are rolled out to VAD artists

What We're Looking For
• A strong foundation in photo-realistic, traditional, or digital art skills with an emphasis on landscapes and interiors
• Experience using a Real Time engine like Unreal or Unity
• A demonstrated ability to quickly pick up new software
• A person who exhibits strong teamwork, excellent communication and interdisciplinary thinking
• A Bachelor's Degree OR 5+ years relevant experience (professional OR amateur)
• Proven ability in one or more CG techniques, including modeling, texturing, shading, lighting, look development, matte painting or compositing OR proven artistic ability in a non-CG field
• Demonstrated knowledge in some or all of these software packages: Photoshop, 3DsMax, Maya, Perforce

**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 Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC, which is part of a business segment we call Industrial Light & Magic.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d81o86-18-219-236-62-42 in your application.