Position Summary
We are looking for Look Development Technical Directors who reflect the creative talent, collaborative mindset and passion for great filmmaking that defines ILM. The Look Development TD is responsible for producing high-quality lookdev and shading for our CG assets, needing only initial direction and guidance from their Lead or Supervisor.
What You’ll Do
- Design and create the look of computer generated objects and scenes
- Work closely with Lighting Supervisors and CG Supervisors to determine the best approach to solving CG challenges when developing the final look
- Create efficient shader setups to optimise render farm usage
- Manage and maintain standard material libraries using established shading templates for consistency and pipeline efficiency
- Design, implement, and maintain complex custom shading networks and materials for high-priority (“hero”) assets when bespoke solutions are required
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience creating both hero assets & props in Look Development
- Demonstrable lighting and rendering experience within a VFX environment
- Proven knowledge of real-world materials
- Proficiency with asset optimisation
- Comprehensive knowledge of physically based rendering and shader models
- Ability to work and communicate with texture and groom artists to achieve the best possible results
- Strong grasp of geometry formatting, including but not limited to Primvars
- Ability to build and maintain complex shading networks with artist usability and user-interface support in mind
- Knowledge of Katana is essential; Houdini and Maya beneficial
- Solid understanding of the fundamentals of neighbouring departments: FX, Texture, Groom, and Lighting
- Excellent knowledge of Renderman or other unbiased rendering systems
- Aesthetic eye that anticipates potential problems and uses existing software knowledge to achieve the desired look
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
- Ability to prioritise tasks, manage time well, and provide accurate time estimates on shot task completion
- In-depth understanding of the VFX pipeline from modelling through animation, texturing, rendering and compositing
- Ability to pick up new techniques and learn new software quickly and easily
This role is Hybrid, which means the employee will be encouraged to work 2 days on-site per week at a company-designated location, and occasionally from home.
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