Senior Look Development Technical Director at The Walt Disney Company

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

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

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Visual Effects, Animation, FilmIndustries

Requirements

Degree and/or professional training in Computer Graphics
Advanced work experience in VFX
Experience in Feature Animation is a plus
Demo reel required, including a breakdown of responsibilities for each shot
Excellent listening and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to help and teach junior artists
Team-oriented with the ability to work independently
Thorough knowledge of the VFX pipeline (modeling, texturing, grooming, rendering, compositing)
Ability to quickly learn new techniques and software
Beneficial: Katana and Renderman experience, Python knowledge
Strong understanding of shading networks and user interface design

Responsibilities

Work closely with Lighting Supervisors, Lookdev Supervisors, and CG Supervisors to determine the best approach to solving CG challenges and developing the final look
Create efficient rendering setups to optimize render farm usage
Stay on schedule and meet set deadlines while maintaining high work quality
Ensure ongoing communication with Production and Leads regarding schedules and deadlines
Help mentor junior artists within the Lighting/Look Dev team
Create and maintain simple materials using provided shading templates
Set up bespoke turntable light rig and shading network when necessary
Create and maintain custom hero materials and shading networks when necessary
Perform shot Look Dev tasks
Work in collaboration with model, texture, and groom artists to achieve optimal results
Build and maintain complex shading networks with artist usability and user-interface support in mind

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Look DevelopmentShadingKatanaRendermanPythonRenderingVFX PipelineCompositingTexturingGroomingModeling

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work location or remote policy for this role?

The position is hybrid, requiring 2-3 days onsite.

What is the salary for this Senior Look Development Technical Director position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills and experience are required for this role?

Requirements include a degree or professional training in Computer Graphics, advanced VFX experience, thorough knowledge of the VFX pipeline, excellent communication skills, and strong understanding of shading networks. Beneficial skills are Katana and Renderman experience, Python knowledge, and Feature Animation experience.

What is the company culture like at ILM?

ILM has an innovative, creative, collaborative culture passionate about filmmaking and strives to be an inclusive environment.

What should I include in my application for this position?

A demo reel is required, including a breakdown of responsibilities for each shot.