Senior Concept Artist
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10103785 Location Sydney, Australia Business Industrial Light & Magic Date posted Oct. 11, 2024Job Summary:
The Senior Concept Artist creates concept art for visual effects in feature films and television. Works as part of a team of artists executing CG and traditional artwork, helping create artwork that adheres to a specific design or “look” of a show.
What You’ll Do
Creation of conceptual artwork that illustrates various stories and scripts
Understand and action briefs from clients and supervisors
Able to break brief down into individual components with little supervision
Demonstrates a strong eye for colour, composition, perspective and lighting
Demonstrates a high level ability to work on pre-production development work as well as VFX concept art
Takes ownership and responsibility of a shot or brief, proactively offers options and finds solutions for production problems
Liaise with art department leadership to ensure highest quality of work is delivered
Ensures work is done according to specifications outlined by the Director/Key Creative team of a show
Implements any changes and incorporates feedback from Art Directors into artwork
Organising day-to-day activities and managing time to ensure deadlines are met
Actively participates in dailies and transmissions
What We’re Looking For
Education / Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree or significant experience in producing Concept Art for VFX/Feature films.
Experience or knowledge of cinematic techniques, language and shot composition
Portfolio required
Required Skills / Competencies:
Developed “eye” and strong aesthetic
Demonstrate the ability to go from quick sketches all the way through to photoreal.
Proven experience creating feature film quality environments, hard surface, and creature design, matte paintings, shot elements, storyboards
Ability to work closely with Art Department leadership and within a production environment
Ability to work under pressure while implementing changes based on input from multiple sources
Strong understanding how their work fits into the pipeline and it’s effect on upstream and downstream departments
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in design software required
Ability to work in both 2D and 3D (eg. Photoshop, Maya, Blender, Zbrush, 3D-Coat, Keyshot, Octane)
Ability to assemble research and reference material that will be influential to clients and design team
JoinILM
This position is with Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC, which is part of a business segment we call Industrial Light & Magic.
Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC 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.
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 (Australia) Pty. Ltd., which is part of a business we call Industrial Light & Magic.