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Paint and Roto Artist (Mid-Senior Level) - ILM London

Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10108771 Location London, United Kingdom Business Industrial Light & Magic Date posted Dec. 12, 2024

Job Summary:

Position Summary

We are looking for artists who embody the creative talent and passion for great filmmaking that define ILM.

As a Mid-Senior Paint and Roto Artist, you will play a pivotal role in shaping stunning visuals by crafting precise and complex mattes. You'll collaborate closely with the compositing team to deliver optimal results with efficiency. Additionally, you'll contribute by providing essential 'shot finishing' support, ensuring the highest standards of excellence through to the final stages of production. 

What You’ll Do:

  • Modifies and removes isolated elements for digitally composited sequences, with both procedural and hand painting methods.

  • Create digital articulate mattes to aid both the Compositors and their own work.

  • Paints final comps before film-out to resolve last minute problems and prevent expensive re-renders (etc). 

  • Consistently deliver excellent results with minimal supervision and good time management

What We’re Looking For:

  • Proven mid-senior level production experience in Visual Effects, Animation or equivalent.

  • Proficient in using Nuke, Silhouette and Mocha and a good understanding of computer operating systems such as LINUX.

  • Understand the Compositing workflow and know the best and most efficient way to complete a task.

  • An ability to be detail-oriented, and have expert problem solving skills

  • Actively participates in the creative process with a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive communication style

  • A comprehensive knowledge of both 2d (procedural and hand painted) and 3d techniques methods, with a solid fundamental technical knowledge.

  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate and perform effectively under tight deadlines in a fast-paced production environment

As part of your application please submit a demo reel, shot breakdown, or equivalent showcasing your work. A current resume is required.

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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About Industrial Light & Magic:

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.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with ILM (UK) Ltd., which is part of a business we call Industrial Light & Magic.

ILM (UK) Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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