Lead Generalist Artist
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10146393 Location Mumbai, India Business Industrial Light & Magic Date posted Mar. 25, 2026Job Summary:
Position Summary
We are looking for a Lead/Environment Generalist who reflects the innovative spirit, creative talent, production excellence, collaborative mindset and passion for great filmmaking that define ILM.
Lead Generalists manage a team of artists, and/or a sequence of shots, to ensure that shots are created according to the design and visual style of the project. Generalists create photo-real environments, and exhibit a strong foundation in photo-realistic, traditional, and digital art skills with an emphasis on full cg environments and set extensions. They work with live action footage and digital still photography, create cgi elements and use digital paint to construct environments that are seamlessly integrated into shotwork.
What You’ll Do
Serve as a bridge between the Generalist Supervisor/VFX Sup/CG Sup Production team and artists
Comprehend feedback and reply to review notes with little Generalist Supervisor direction, and have the ability to guide a team of artists in achieving the Generalist and VFX Supervisor’s vision
“Own” a scene and help to divide the work into smaller parts for other artists
Present work on behalf of the team
Use your experience in decision-making, managing tasks, and allocating shot resources
Help develop solutions and techniques that meet supervisors aesthetic/technical direction
Organize and create complex environments, while sharing assets and elements with other departments
Create high quality environments within a shot using a variety of software programs, and working under the Generalist Supervisor’s guidance, establishing the look of a shot before handing elements to final comp
Help guide and mentor artists while assisting them with their tasks
Meet milestones within a timeline, attend dailies and participate in creative problem solving
Create basic lighting setups in complex shaders that look convincing and render efficiently
What We’re Looking For
Education / Experience:
8 years relevant professional experience. BA (or equivalent experience) in computer graphics, fine arts, design, photography or related field.
Minimum 2 Years of leadership experience
Extensive experience in CG environment creation, and experience in partnering with other disciplines in the pipeline
Required Skills / Competencies:
Proven ability in one or more CG techniques, including modeling, texturing, shading, lighting, look development, or compositing
High level of problem solving and creative thinking skills
Good organizational and communication skills
Demo reel required
Technical Skills / Competencies:
Fluent in Photoshop
Fluent in, Maya and/or Houdin/Katana &3D Max is a plus
Working knowledge of Nuke
Good working knowledge of specialist tools and plugins like Forestpack, Speedtree, etc.
Technical comprehension of mainline pipeline
Demonstrated ability to quickly pick up new software
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 Lucasfilm Visual Effects (India) Private Limited, which is part of a business we call Industrial Light & Magic.