Visual Effects Environment Artist

4 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Industrial Light & Magic Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Generalist to join our team at Industrial Light & Magic. As a key member of our VFX department, you will be responsible for creating photo-real environments and landscapes that integrate seamlessly with plate elements.

Our ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of multiple workflows and be able to turn around high-quality work quickly. They will be comfortable blocking in shots to establish a look as well as focusing on small details required to take a shot to final pixels.

Key Responsibilities

  • Create a range of high-quality digital environments within a tight timeline and with minimal supervision.
  • Establish shaders and lighting setups that look convincing and render efficiently.
  • Source suitable reference materials for required assets.
  • Participate in rounds and attend dailies for your show and engage in creative conversations with show leads and artists from other departments.
  • Interpret and respond to client and supervisor feedback with minimal direction from your Lead.
  • Mentor more junior Artists and assist them with their shots.
  • Participate and engage with the Generalist team as a whole and contribute to our inclusive, supportive and collaborative culture.
  • Help to develop and test tools and techniques before they are rolled out to shot artists.
  • Be prepared to lead a sequence of shots and create the look that the rest of the team follows.

Requirements

  • Degree and 7 years relevant professional experience.
  • Proven ability in multiple CG techniques, including modeling, texturing, shading, lighting, look development, matte painting or compositing.
  • Excellent communication and team-oriented thinking.
  • Demonstrated ability to quickly pick up new software.
  • Fluent in some or all of these software packages: Nuke, 3dsMax, Maya, Houdini Solaris and Renderman and/or Vray renderer. Comparable software experience considered.
  • Good working knowledge of specialist tools and plugins like Photoshop, Speedtree, zBrush, Substance Painter, Gaea etc.

What We Offer

  • A competitive salary of $120,000 - $150,000 per year, depending on experience.
  • A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement savings plan, and paid time off.
  • The opportunity to work on high-profile projects and collaborate with a talented team of artists and technicians.
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities to help you grow in your career.

About Us

Industrial Light & Magic is a leading visual effects company that has been pushing the boundaries of cinematic storytelling for over 40 years. We are proud to be part of the Lucasfilm family and work closely with Disney to bring their most ambitious projects to life. Our team is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusivity, creativity, and innovation, and we strive to provide an environment where everyone can thrive.

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