Lead Pre-Visualisation Artist - ILM London at The Walt Disney Company

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Visual Effects, Film, EntertainmentIndustries

Requirements

Experience working as a Previs, Post-vis, or Layout Artist in feature film, high-end television, or AAA game cinematics with lead experience on 5 shows or more
Experience working on set
Well versed in film grammar, composition and editorial decisions
Strong understanding of different styles of cinematography, knowledge of film terminology, lenses and a good eye for cinematic shot composition and lighting
Experience with motion capture integration and cleanup
Strong leadership, communication and problem solving skills with the ability to take complex feedback and rapidly iterate on shots or sequences
Highly motivated and proactive
Proficient in Maya for animation, camera, and scene assembly
Proficient with modeling and texturing tools within common 3D packages (e.g. Maya, Blender, Substance Painter, ZBrush, or similar)
Familiarity with Nuke, DaVinci Resolve, Houdini
Working knowledge of Linux and Google Suites

Responsibilities

Set the aesthetic benchmark for shots and sequences, with a passion for and deep understanding of character/camera animation and real-world shooting methodologies, translating storyboards, scripts, and creative concepts into dynamic, fully realised 3D sequences
Oversee and contribute to the modeling, texturing, shading of assets, preparation of environments, and development of in-shot pipeline-compatible rig solutions
Oversee and produce Techvis to support real-world and onset shooting of the completed Previs incorporating practical set dimensions, camera lens data, and virtual production requirements
Oversee and apply advanced compositing techniques to facilitate a post-process look development pass
Collaborate and contribute to the creation of tools and scripts to increase team efficiency and workflow
Oversee or execute compositing abilities to facilitate the post-process look development pass
Maintain or exceed a consistent level of productivity while meeting deadlines and producing high quality work within Previs timelines
Troubleshoot assets and shots, continually looking for and suggesting improvements to increase overall efficiency and productivity
Comfortable overseeing a team of artists, some of whom may be working remotely from other ILM locations
Must have a passion for camera animation and understand how to design camera motions for real world shoots
Comfortable communicating and collaborating with other departments across ILM
Be the primary point of contact for junior and senior artists, escalating major issues to the Previs Supervisor, helping to elevate the overall quality and efficiency of the Previs team
Demonstrate flexibility with iterative process
Take initiative to acquire new skills and think outside of the box

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Pre-Visualisation3D AnimationCamera AnimationModelingTexturingShadingTechvisCompositingRiggingPipeline DevelopmentScriptingVirtual ProductionMayaNuke

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is remote work allowed for this role?

The role involves overseeing a team of artists, some of whom may be working remotely from other ILM locations, but it is based at ILM London.

What salary or compensation is offered for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills and experience are required for the Lead Pre-Visualisation Artist role?

Required experience includes working as a Previs, Post-vis, or Layout Artist in feature film, high-end TV, or AAA games with lead experience on 5+ shows, on-set work, film grammar, cinematography, motion capture integration, and strong leadership skills.

What leadership responsibilities does the role involve?

The Lead Previz Artist oversees a team of artists, sets aesthetic and technical standards, acts as the day-to-day anchor, troubleshoots issues, and serves as the primary point of contact for junior and senior artists.

What makes a strong candidate for this Lead Pre-Visualisation Artist position?

Strong candidates have lead experience on 5+ shows in Previs/Post-vis/Layout for film/TV/games, on-set experience, deep knowledge of cinematography and camera animation, leadership skills, and a passion for efficiency and creative development.