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Lead Paint & Roto Artist
Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) – A Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC
Job Summary
About ILM: Founded by George Lucas, ILM is the leading effects facility in the world, with studios located in San Francisco, Vancouver, London, Sydney, and Mumbai. 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.
Your role? The Lead Roto/Paint Artist is responsible for making sure the paint/roto team delivers all the requested elements in a timely fashion and acts as liaison between Production and the crew.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Producer, CG Supervisors & Production Managers with bidding and scheduling
- Attend Dailies and follow up with team regarding their notes, fixes, etc.
- Attend Production meetings
- Assign shots to appropriate artists
- Provide clear direction and priorities to crew
- Monitor shot and sequence progress
- Motivate and empower crew to meet deadlines
- Identify problems and effectively implement solutions
- Perform quality control on elements delivered to compositors
- Fast and efficient paint/roto on complex shots as needed or time allows
- Interview and review potential candidates when required
- Mentor less experienced artists
Required Qualifications / Skills
- At least 4+ years on feature film VFX work (excluding stereo conversion experience)
- Must have Nuke experience
- Demonstrated leadership qualities
- Strong communicator with artists, supervisors, and managers
- Strong time management skills in delivering shots
- Solid organizational skills for priority shot task requests
- Team player who takes direction well
- Dependable under pressure with attention to detail
- Professional in all dealings with Production, Supervisors, and crew
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
