Creature Modeler - Expression of Interest
Disney
Creature Modeler - Expression of Interest
Job Description
Job Summary:
We are looking for an outstanding artist to join our DMS (Digital Model Shop) team. With an emphasis on anatomy and form, as a Creature Modeler you will create three dimensional CG characters, creatures and costumes for production.
ILM strives to be an inclusive environment, and the DMS (Digital Model Shop) team embraces promising individuals with a variety backgrounds and experiences.
What You’ll Do
Create high end CG creatures, characters and costumes for a variety of feature film and episodic projects
In building creatures, you will incorporate technical expertise, artistic ability, and a great understanding of visual effects to make sure your asset meet all aesthetic and technical attributes needed for the show
Collaborate with the Modeling Lead/Supervisor, VFX Supervisor, and Texture Artist to identify and build the “look” for an asset
Work with production and model leadership and/or CG Supervisor to deliver high quality assets on time that meet all departments needs.
Build the geometry, with an understanding of how the asset will be used in the entire production process
Present your work in dailies and discuss all aspects of your asset as needed
Create flex shapes, correctives and basic face shapes
Sculpt in shot correctives to improve and push anatomy and costumes
Model other elements such as props or smaller hard surface builds as the project's schedule requires
What We’re Looking For
Portfolio demonstrating growing character skills, displaying a strong understanding of anatomy, character design, and posing
Portfolio demonstrating traditional artistic skills including illustration, and sculptural abilities a plus
3+ years proven experience crafting digital creatures and characters as well as a variety of other assets in a VFX studio environment. Additional animation experience is a plus
A strong interest and growing knowledge of film and video post production techniques and a good understanding of the full VFX pipeline
3+ years Maya and Zbrush experience and demonstration of a desire to continuously develop both technically and artistically
Knowledge of LINUX is a necessity to navigate through ILM’s production pipeline
The hiring range for this position in San Francisco, CA is $90,400 to $118,700 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
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 Ent Co Ltd, LLC Payroll Svc, which is part of a business we call Industrial Light & Magic.
Lucasfilm Ent Co Ltd, LLC Payroll Svc is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION FOR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS
The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, visit the Disney candidate disability accommodations FAQs. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.
Having technical issues? View the FAQs for help.
Locations
- Location San Francisco, California, United States
Salary
90,400 - 118,700 USD / yearly
Skills Required
- Strong understanding of anatomyintermediate
- Technical expertise in visual effectsintermediate
- Artistic abilityintermediate
- Collaboration skillsintermediate
- Ability to present work and discuss aspects of assetsintermediate
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years proven experience crafting digital creatures and characters in a VFX studio environment (experience)
- 3+ years Maya and Zbrush experience (experience)
- Knowledge of LINUX (experience)
- Portfolio demonstrating growing character skills with a strong understanding of anatomy, character design, and posing (experience)
- A strong interest and growing knowledge of film and video post production techniques (experience)
Preferred Qualifications
- Portfolio demonstrating traditional artistic skills including illustration and sculptural abilities (experience)
- Additional animation experience (experience)
- A good understanding of the full VFX pipeline (experience)
- Demonstration of a desire to continuously develop both technically and artistically (experience)
Responsibilities
- Create high end CG creatures, characters and costumes for feature film and episodic projects
- Incorporate technical expertise, artistic ability, and understanding of visual effects to meet aesthetic and technical attributes
- Collaborate with Modeling Lead/Supervisor, VFX Supervisor, and Texture Artist to build the 'look' for an asset
- Work with production and model leadership and/or CG Supervisor to deliver high quality assets on time
- Build geometry with an understanding of how the asset will be used in the entire production process
Benefits
- general: Full range of medical benefits
- general: Financial benefits
- general: Bonus and/or long-term incentive units
- general: Other benefits dependent on the level and position offered
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Creature Modeler - Expression of Interest
Disney
Creature Modeler - Expression of Interest
Job Description
Job Summary:
We are looking for an outstanding artist to join our DMS (Digital Model Shop) team. With an emphasis on anatomy and form, as a Creature Modeler you will create three dimensional CG characters, creatures and costumes for production.
ILM strives to be an inclusive environment, and the DMS (Digital Model Shop) team embraces promising individuals with a variety backgrounds and experiences.
What You’ll Do
Create high end CG creatures, characters and costumes for a variety of feature film and episodic projects
In building creatures, you will incorporate technical expertise, artistic ability, and a great understanding of visual effects to make sure your asset meet all aesthetic and technical attributes needed for the show
Collaborate with the Modeling Lead/Supervisor, VFX Supervisor, and Texture Artist to identify and build the “look” for an asset
Work with production and model leadership and/or CG Supervisor to deliver high quality assets on time that meet all departments needs.
Build the geometry, with an understanding of how the asset will be used in the entire production process
Present your work in dailies and discuss all aspects of your asset as needed
Create flex shapes, correctives and basic face shapes
Sculpt in shot correctives to improve and push anatomy and costumes
Model other elements such as props or smaller hard surface builds as the project's schedule requires
What We’re Looking For
Portfolio demonstrating growing character skills, displaying a strong understanding of anatomy, character design, and posing
Portfolio demonstrating traditional artistic skills including illustration, and sculptural abilities a plus
3+ years proven experience crafting digital creatures and characters as well as a variety of other assets in a VFX studio environment. Additional animation experience is a plus
A strong interest and growing knowledge of film and video post production techniques and a good understanding of the full VFX pipeline
3+ years Maya and Zbrush experience and demonstration of a desire to continuously develop both technically and artistically
Knowledge of LINUX is a necessity to navigate through ILM’s production pipeline
The hiring range for this position in San Francisco, CA is $90,400 to $118,700 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
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 Ent Co Ltd, LLC Payroll Svc, which is part of a business we call Industrial Light & Magic.
Lucasfilm Ent Co Ltd, LLC Payroll Svc is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION FOR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS
The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, visit the Disney candidate disability accommodations FAQs. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.
Having technical issues? View the FAQs for help.
Locations
- Location San Francisco, California, United States
Salary
90,400 - 118,700 USD / yearly
Skills Required
- Strong understanding of anatomyintermediate
- Technical expertise in visual effectsintermediate
- Artistic abilityintermediate
- Collaboration skillsintermediate
- Ability to present work and discuss aspects of assetsintermediate
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years proven experience crafting digital creatures and characters in a VFX studio environment (experience)
- 3+ years Maya and Zbrush experience (experience)
- Knowledge of LINUX (experience)
- Portfolio demonstrating growing character skills with a strong understanding of anatomy, character design, and posing (experience)
- A strong interest and growing knowledge of film and video post production techniques (experience)
Preferred Qualifications
- Portfolio demonstrating traditional artistic skills including illustration and sculptural abilities (experience)
- Additional animation experience (experience)
- A good understanding of the full VFX pipeline (experience)
- Demonstration of a desire to continuously develop both technically and artistically (experience)
Responsibilities
- Create high end CG creatures, characters and costumes for feature film and episodic projects
- Incorporate technical expertise, artistic ability, and understanding of visual effects to meet aesthetic and technical attributes
- Collaborate with Modeling Lead/Supervisor, VFX Supervisor, and Texture Artist to build the 'look' for an asset
- Work with production and model leadership and/or CG Supervisor to deliver high quality assets on time
- Build geometry with an understanding of how the asset will be used in the entire production process
Benefits
- general: Full range of medical benefits
- general: Financial benefits
- general: Bonus and/or long-term incentive units
- general: Other benefits dependent on the level and position offered
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