At a Glance
- Tasks: Create stunning visuals and shading for CG assets in a collaborative filmmaking environment.
- Company: Join ILM, a leader in innovative visual effects and storytelling.
- Benefits: Enjoy a hybrid work model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic environment with a focus on collaboration and creativity.
- Why this job: Be part of a creative team that shapes the future of filmmaking with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Experience in Look Development, lighting, rendering, and a strong grasp of VFX pipelines.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We are looking for Look Development Technical Directors who reflect the creative talent, collaborative mindset and passion for great filmmaking that defines ILM. The Look Development TD is responsible for producing high-quality lookdev and shading for our CG assets, needing only initial direction and guidance from their Lead or Supervisor.
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.
This role is Hybrid, which means the employee will be encouraged to work 2 days on-site per week at a Company designated location, and occasionally from home.
Look Development Technical Director employer: The Film Market
At ILM, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a creative and collaborative work environment. As a Look Development Technical Director, you will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the industry's best talent while enjoying a hybrid work model that promotes work-life balance. With a strong emphasis on employee growth and development, ILM offers unique advantages such as access to cutting-edge technology and a culture that celebrates innovation in filmmaking.
