Look Development Technical Director - ILM London at The Walt Disney Company

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Visual Effects, FilmIndustries

Requirements

Previous experience creating both hero assets & props in Look Development
Demonstrable Lighting and Rendering experience within a VFX environment
Proven knowledge of real world materials
Proficiency with asset optimisation
Comprehensive knowledge of physically based rendering and shader models
Ability to work and communicate with texture and groom artists to get the best possible results
A strong grasp of geometry formatting, including but not limited to Primvars
Ability to build and maintain complex shading networks with artist usability and user-interface support in mind
Knowledge of Katana is essential, Houdini and Maya beneficial
A solid understanding of the fundamentals of neighbouring departments (FX, Texture, Groom, and Lighting)
Excellent knowledge of Renderman or other unbiased rendering systems
Aesthetic eye, anticipates potential problems and uses existing software knowledge to achieve the desired look
Can work collaboratively within a team environment
Ability to prioritise tasks, manage time well, provide everyone with accurate time estimates on shot task completion
A thorough understanding of the VFX pipeline from modelling through animation, texturing, rendering and compositing
Ability to pick up new techniques and the ability to learn new software quickly and easily
Submit a demo reel, shot breakdown, or equivalent showcasing your work, and a current resume

Responsibilities

Design and create the look of computer generated objects and scenes
Work closely with Lighting Supervisors and CG Supervisors to determine the best approach to solving CG challenges when developing the final look
Create efficient shader setups in order to optimise render farm usage
Manage and maintain standard material libraries using established shading templates for consistency and pipeline efficiency
Design, implement, and maintain complex, custom shading networks and materials for high-priority ("hero") assets when bespoke solutions are required

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Look DevelopmentShadingKatanaHoudiniMayaRendermanPhysically Based RenderingShader NetworksAsset OptimisationGeometry FormattingPrimvarsLightingRendering

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work arrangement for this role?

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 key skills are required for the Look Development Technical Director role?

Required skills include previous experience creating hero assets and props in Look Development, demonstrable Lighting and Rendering experience in VFX, proficiency with asset optimisation, comprehensive knowledge of physically based rendering and shader models, and knowledge of Katana (essential), with Houdini and Maya beneficial.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What should I include in my application for this role?

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

What kind of team environment does ILM offer?

ILM seeks candidates with a collaborative mindset who can work closely with Lighting Supervisors, CG Supervisors, texture and groom artists, and neighboring departments like FX, Texture, Groom, and Lighting in a team environment.