Generalist Artist (All Levels) - ILM London

The Generalist demonstrates a strong base of knowledge in 3D Computer Generated Imagery creation. Successful candidates will display a high degree of proficiency across multiple areas including modeling, lighting, texturing, shading/look development, matte painting and rendering. Applicants should demonstrate good artistic and creative vision within the context of their work. What You'll Do: Use artistic and technical skills to work on all aspects of CG shots such as Modeling, Shading, Texturing, Lighting and Rendering. Creating models, textures and photo-realistic digital matte paintings. Lighting and scene assembly for other shots or assets as required, and at times including characters and animation. Refining the 3D renders with 2D compositing techniques. Work with the VFX and CG Supervisor to develop the look and feel of the shot. Communicate with production on a regular basis and provide aesthetic feedback when required. What We're Looking For: High-level knowledge across multiple CG techniques including but not limited to: Modeling, Texturing, Lighting, Matte Painting, Rendering, Shading and Compositing. Proven VFX pipeline experience having worked on at least one feature film. Be comfortable with both the creative and technical aspects of CG work. Production-based experience in Maya, Houdini and VRay. Knowledge and experience of Houdini Solaris, Renderman and Blender are also welcome. Team-based creative and technical problem-solving. Excellent attention to detail. Strong communication skills. Programming or scripting skills (e.g. vex, mel, python) a bonus. Traditional arts background.

Founded in 1975 by George Lucas, ILM is the leading effects facility in the world, serving the motion picture, commercial production, and attraction industries. ILM has created visual effects for over 325 feature films and has played a key role in seven of the top 10 worldwide box-office hits of all time and has contributed to 25 of the top 50. ILM has set the standard for visual effects, creating some of the most stunning images in the history of film. At the forefront of the digital revolution, the company continues to break new ground in visual effects, VR, AR, and Immersive Cinema.