About the position
The Virtual Art Department (VAD) at Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) is seeking a self-motivated artist who embodies the innovative spirit and passion for filmmaking that defines our company. The VAD Artist plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between Production Design and Visual Effects (VFX). This position involves working closely with the Production Art Department team to create Real Time environments and assets specifically for Virtual Production scouts. In this role, you will be responsible for creating 3D Real Time assets, which includes modeling, texturing, and basic lighting to bring the 3D environment to life. You will also create blocking geometry for initial environment block outs, design props and environments, and process and clean up photogrammetry assets. A key aspect of your work will be tuning assets and environments to ensure they are performance-optimized for scouting purposes. Communication is vital, as you will need to regularly update the Production and VAD Supervisor on your progress and follow through on specific artistic directions provided. As a team member, you will participate in providing various aesthetic solutions and offer constructive feedback to other team members by attending daily meetings. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to mentor Apprentice and Junior Artists, assisting them with their shots and helping them grow in their roles. Meeting defined milestones within a timeline is essential to ensure the smooth progression of projects.
Responsibilities
- Create 3D Real Time assets including modeling, texturing, and basic lighting.
- Create blocking geometry for initial environment block out.
- Design props and environments for virtual production.
- Process and clean up photogrammetry assets.
- Tune assets and environments for performance optimization.
- Communicate status updates to Production and VAD Supervisor; follow through on artistic direction.
- Participate in team discussions to provide aesthetic solutions and feedback.
- Mentor Apprentice and Junior Artists and assist them with their shots.
- Work to meet defined milestones within a timeline.
Requirements
- Strong foundation in photo-realistic, traditional, or digital art skills with an emphasis on landscapes and interiors.
- Experience using a Real Time engine like Unreal or Unity.
- Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new software.
- Bachelor's Degree or 2+ years of relevant experience (professional or amateur).
- Proven ability in one or more CG techniques, including modeling, texturing, shading, lighting, look development, matte painting, or compositing, or proven artistic ability in a non-CG field.
- Exhibits strong teamwork, excellent communication, and interdisciplinary thinking.
- Demonstrated knowledge in software packages such as Photoshop, 3DsMax, Maya, Perforce, and 3D paint programs like Substance Painter.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Financial benefits
- Bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package.
