Job Description
Description
Position at Industrial Light & Magic
The Virtual Art Department (VAD) bridges the gap between Production Design and VFX. Working with the Production Art Department, the VAD Supervisor helms a team of artists that creates Real Time environments and assets for Virtual Production.
What You'll Do
• Liaison with VAD clients directly to inform and direct creative choices
• Supervise your team to deliver the expected and desired work for the show on time
• Review the work of each artist on your team on a regular basis, approving assets and environments for submission to the art director
• Mentor and guide the artists on your team and assist them with their work
• Quickly create complex 3D Real Time assets (by doing model/texture, lighting) to realize the 3d environment builds
• Interpret and implement feedback with minimal direction
• Work with your Leads to define an optimal workflow for your team, specifying tool and pipeline needs
• Attend bidding sessions with Production and provide precise and accurate bids
• Collaborate with Talent management to provide performance feedback, recruiting, mentoring and maintaining positive morale
• Be able to troubleshoot technical problems with environments and ensure they are ready for client reviews
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 the Unreal engine and a demonstrated ability to quickly pick up new software
• Comfortable with client communication and proven track record of successful client and vendor partnerships
• At least 5 years of relevant professional VFX or Games experience and a college level diploma in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography; OR At least 7 years of relevant professional experience in lieu of education
• 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
• A person who exhibits strong teamwork, excellent communication and interdisciplinary thinking
• Demonstrated knowledge in some or all of these software packages: Photoshop, 3DsMax, Maya, Perforce and 3D paint programs like Substance Painter. Comparable software experience considered.
**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-gxo93z-3-93-178-221-42 in your application.