Image Engine

Look Development Artist - Senior (Short-Term contract)

Vancouver, British Columbia · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$117k-$130kDetected 5 days ago

PythonC++LinuxMayaCommunicationTime Management

About the role

We specialize in crafting stunning visual effects for feature films and television with an award-winning portfolio that includes The Book of Boba Fett, The Mandalorian, Game Of Thrones, Lost in Space, Jurassic World, and District 9.
R&D is central to our philosophy of driving creativity through innovation and we're committed to continually evolving our robust production pipelines.
POSITION PURPOSE The Senior Look Development Artist is responsible for delivering high quality assets in a quick and efficient manner.

Create final look developed assets with minimal supervision and within the studio pipeline
Assist in developing standard lighting rigs & setups for look development
Provide dailied versions for assigned tasks in an agreed upon time by your Supervisor/ Lead
Work closely with texture artists to create necessary texture maps for your work on creatures, props and environments
Manage time and resources to meet weekly targets
Our crew is passionate about storytelling and pushing the artistic and technical boundaries to deliver the highest quality work on every project.
Work closely with Lead Lookdev Artist, Lead Lighting TD's and Supervisors to ensure that all assets work within the scope of lighting & color pipeline requirements
We offer a full range of visual effects services, from concept designs and pre-visualization to CG animation, compositing, and explosive volumetric digital effects.
We believe that our success is a reflection of our exceptionally talented team, and we're always looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join us on our mission to create unforgettable visual experiences.
They will have practical experience in all areas of Look Development of varying levels of difficulty and will be able to apply briefing notes with minimal direction from team Leads or Supervisors.

They will act as an example to and mentor junior artists and will deliver all tasks within the required timeframe.
5+ years' of Look Development experience with high end film
Demonstrated proficiency in defining and creating photo-realistic assets
Experience with rendering large datasets
Ability to balance quick turnaround while achieving a high degree of aesthetic quality
Attend dailies, reviews & team meetings and participate as required
Candidates are required to be based in British Columbia and eligible to work in Canada*

Senior level experience in MEL / Python / C++
Proven Senior level experience in Maya
Experience with LINUX/UNIX
Ability to come up with creative and efficient rendering solutions
Ability to help with bidding; determine the timeframe and scope required for each project
Ability to troubleshoot and deal with competing priorities and projects
Ability to take direction positively, work well within a diverse group, and thrive under the pressure of tight production deadlines
Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies and applications
Ability to teach new techniques and apply new approaches to push assets to the next level
Excellent time management and communication skills

Company Benefits: Extended healthcare from day 1, premiums 100% covered by Image Engine, up to 8 paid Health and Wellness days per year.

Extended healthcare from day 1, premiums 100% covered by Image Engine, up to 8 paid Health and Wellness days per year.

Image Engine is a world-class VFX studio based in Vancouver, BC, that has built a reputation for excellence in the visual effects industry since 1995.
At Image Engine, we value diversity and teamwork, and we're proud to foster a workplace culture that is supportive, respectful, and empowering.
Join our team and be part of something extraordinary.

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