Generalist Artist (All Levels) - ILM London at The Walt Disney Company

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Visual Effects, Entertainment, FilmIndustries

Requirements

High-level knowledge across multiple CG techniques including but not limited to: Modeling, Texturing, Lighting, Matte Painting, Rendering, Shading and Compositing
Proven VFX pipeline experience having worked on at least one feature film
Comfortable with both the creative and technical aspects of CG work
Production-based experience in Maya, Houdini and VRay
Knowledge and experience of Houdini Solaris, Renderman and Blender are also welcome
Team-based creative and technical problem-solving
Excellent attention to detail
Strong communication skills
Programming or scripting skills (e.g. vex, mel, python) a bonus
Traditional arts background
Demo reel, shot breakdown, or equivalent showcasing work, and current resume required
Ability to work hybrid (minimum 2 days on-site per week in London, UK)

Responsibilities

Use artistic and technical skills to work on all aspects of CG shots such as Modeling, Shading, Texturing, Lighting and Rendering
Creating models, textures and photo-realistic digital matte paintings
Lighting and scene assembly for other shots or assets as required, including characters and animation at times
Refining the 3D renders with 2D compositing techniques
Work with the VFX and CG Supervisor to develop the look and feel of the shot
Communicate with production on a regular basis and provide aesthetic feedback when required

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

MayaHoudiniV-RayRendermanBlenderPythonMELVEXModelingTexturingLightingShadingMatte PaintingRenderingCompositing

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this role remote or hybrid?

This role is hybrid, requiring a minimum of 2 days on-site per week at a company designated location in London, United Kingdom, with occasional work from home.

What skills are required for the Generalist Artist role?

Candidates need high-level knowledge across CG techniques including Modeling, Texturing, Lighting, Matte Painting, Rendering, Shading, and Compositing, plus production-based experience in Maya, Houdini, and VRay. Knowledge of Houdini Solaris, Renderman, and Blender is welcome, along with team-based problem-solving, attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a traditional arts background.

What is the salary for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What should I include in my application?

As part of your application, submit a demo reel, shot breakdown, or equivalent showcasing your work, along with a current resume.

What experience is required for this role?

Proven VFX pipeline experience having worked on at least one feature film is required.