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Senior Look Development Technical DirectorWe are looking for a Senior Look Development Technical Director (TD) who reflects the innovative spirit, creative talent, production excellence, collaborative mindset, and passion for great filmmaking that defines ILM. As a Senior Look Development TD, you will be responsible for producing high-quality look dev and shading for our CG Assets, needing only initial direction and guidance from your Supervisor.At ILM, we believe a good idea is a good idea, regardless of where it comes from! Do you thrive in a creative environment? Do you enjoy sharing knowledge and learning from others? If you love art, technology, and movies, then this might be the role youre looking for!ILM strives to be an inclusive environment, and the Look Development (Look Dev) team embraces promising individuals with a variety backgrounds and experiences.What Youll DoWork closely with Lighting Supervisors, Lookdev Supervisors, and CG Supervisors to determine the best approach to solving CG challenges and developing the final lookCreate efficient rendering setups in order to optimize render farm usageStay on schedule and meet set deadlines while maintaining the highest level of work qualityEnsure there is ongoing communication with Production and Leads regarding schedules and deadlinesHelp mentor junior artists within the Lighting/Look Dev teamCreate & maintain simple materials using the provided shading templatesSet up bespoke turntable light rig and shading network when necessaryCreate & maintain custom hero materials and shading networks when necessaryWork in collaboration with model, texture, and groom artists to get the best possible resultsBuild and maintain complex shading networks with artist usability and user-interface support in mindWhat Were Looking ForDegree and/or professional training in Computer Graphics, with advanced work experience in VFX; experience in Feature Animation is a plusDemo reel required; please include a breakdown of responsibilities for each shot in the reel in the edge of the frameExhibit excellent listening and communication skills, able to receive direction and criticismDemonstrated ability to help and teach more junior-level artistsDemonstrates the ability to prioritize tasks, manages time very well, provides everyone with accurate time estimates on shot task completionTeam-oriented with ability to work independentlyA thorough knowledge of the VFX pipeline from modeling through texturing, grooming, rendering and compositingAbility to pick-up new techniques and the ability to learn new software quickly and easilyIt is beneficial to have Katana and Renderman experience, as well as knowledge of PythonStrong interest in shading technologiesProficiency in Linux-based systemsGood understanding of physically plausible shading techniquesUnderstanding of energy conservation principlesDeep understanding of physically based rendering, shading, and real-world materialsJoinILMThis 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.Sobre The Walt Disney Company:Specify LocationsLocal #J-18808-Ljbffr