Pre-Visualisation 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

UnknownVisa

Visual Effects, EntertainmentIndustries

Requirements

Advanced experience in modeling, texturing, rigging and lighting for Previs
High proficiency with modeling and texturing tools within common 3D packages (e.g. Maya, Blender, Substance Painter, ZBrush, or similar)
Strong generalist skills working in Unreal Engine (advantageous), including assembling aesthetically pleasing environments, managing levels and sequencer, ensuring correct asset imports, and experience in advanced lighting and look development
Familiarity with scripting and coding in Python/MEL (advantageous), as well as Unreal Engine coding knowledge such as developing small-scale tools, scripts, or blueprints
Excellent verbal and visual communication skills, with the ability to take complex feedback and rapidly iterate
An interest in Machine Learning and experimenting with its application in Previs (advantageous)
Demo reel, shot breakdown, or equivalent showcasing work, plus a current resume

Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with the Previs Supervisor and Previs Lead to design and create fast and efficient assets and solutions to technical problems
Model, texture, and rig characters, creatures, vehicles, props, and environments to a level of detail suitable for Previs, ensuring optimization for near-realtime performance in Maya’s Viewport 2 or Unreal Engine
Prepare low-tech, fast-render aesthetic solutions to achieve complex looks (lighting and rendering)
Troubleshoot assets and suggest improvements to increase pipeline efficiency and productivity
Establish and adhere to efficient workflows for asset iteration using Maya and in-house tools
Set up and manage optimised environments in Unreal Engine; create and prepare real-time-ready assets and integrate them seamlessly from Maya
Communicate and collaborate with other departments across ILM
Take initiative to acquire new skills and think outside the box

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

MayaUnreal EngineBlenderSubstance PainterZBrushModelingTexturingRiggingLightingRenderingSequencerViewport 2

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 the option to work from home occasionally.

What key skills are required for the Previs Generalist Artist role?

Advanced experience in modeling, texturing, rigging, and lighting for Previs is required, along with high proficiency in 3D tools like Maya, Blender, Substance Painter, and ZBrush, and strong Unreal Engine skills for environments, levels, and asset integration.

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 does the team expect in terms of collaboration and initiative?

Previs Generalists collaborate closely with the Previs Supervisor and Lead, communicate with other ILM departments, and are expected to take initiative to acquire new skills and think outside the box.