Lead Texture Artist - ILM London

Lead Texture Artist - ILM London

Full-Time 40500 - 49500 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead a team of artists to create stunning photoreal textures for film.
  • Company: Join ILM London, a leader in visual effects and innovation.
  • Benefits: Hybrid work model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on knowledge sharing and team development.
  • Why this job: Be part of a creative legacy and push the boundaries of visual storytelling.
  • Qualifications: Significant VFX experience at a Senior or Lead level is essential.

The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.

Position Summary

The Lead Texture Artist is responsible for leading other artists with patience and respect to make sure they are supported and successful.

They establish the texturing workflow and technical strategy for their show, while bidding, delegating, creating photoreal hero assets for extreme close-ups, and managing show expectations.

Prior experience in photoreal visual effects is essential, as you’ll be instrumental in delivering projects that uphold ILM’s legacy of excellence and innovation.

  • What You’ll Do
  • Help with handoffs and communicating asset goals and notes between artists, production and supervision.
  • Works with Supervisors and HOD to determine the best approach for complex issues.
  • Instigates and explores workflow strategies for complex assets.
  • Collaboration with a cross-functional team, including Modelers, Lookdev TDs, and other Groom Artists.
  • Contribute to team development by sharing knowledge, supporting others, and helping refine workflows and best practices.
  • What We’re Looking For
  • Significant proven experience in VFX for film or episodic content at a Senior or Lead level
  • Proven ability to deliver complex assets to the highest level of quality.
  • Ability to maintain the team's asset presentation and delivery standards across multiple shows.
  • Flexibility working across digital doubles, creatures and hard surface assets.
  • Distilling the creative vision from clients into notes for artists to follow.
  • Experience working closely with production on a large scale feature.
  • Technical Skills
  • A good understanding of a full Visual Effects pipeline.
  • Proven production experience with Mari.
  • Experience with Substance Designer and/or Painter is a plus.
  • Familiarity with Katana, Nuke, and look-development workflows.
  • Ability to use shotgrid is a plus.

This role is Hybrid, which means the employee will be required to work a minimum of 2 days on-site per week at a Company designated location, and occasionally from home.

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Lead Texture Artist - ILM London employer: Industrial Light & Magic

At ILM London, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that encourages creativity and collaboration. As a Motion Editing Supervisor, you will not only lead a talented team but also have access to exceptional growth opportunities through mentorship and cross-site collaboration. Our hybrid work model allows for flexibility while being part of a globally renowned studio, making it an exciting place to advance your career in the VFX industry.

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We think you need these skills to ace Lead Texture Artist - ILM London

Leadership Skills
Texturing Workflow Establishment
Technical Strategy Development
Photoreal Visual Effects Experience
Asset Management
Communication Skills
Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams