We are looking for a Generalist who reflects the innovative spirit, creative talent, production excellence, collaborative mindset and passion for great filmmaking that define ILM

Senior Generalists create photo-real, seamlessly-integrated environments and landscapes.  They have a vast knowledge of multiple workflows and can turn around beautiful work quickly to help the VFX Supe and client shape the vision of shots.  

What You’ll Do

• Quickly create high quality computer graphics within a timeline and with minimal supervision

• Create lighting setups with complex shaders that look convincing and render efficiently

• Source suitable reference materials for required assets

• Participate as a team member by  providing feedback to other members of the show and by attending dailies on a regular basis

• Interpret feedback to respond to review notes with little Supervisor direction

• Mentor Apprentice and Junior Artists and assist them with their shots

• Help develop and test tools and techniques before they are rolled out to shot artists

• May be called upon to act as a Lead on a sequence of shots and create the look that the rest of the team follows

What We’re Looking For

• Degree OR 5 years relevant experience (professional OR amateur)

• Proven ability in one or more CG techniques, including modeling, texturing, shading, lighting, look development, matte painting or compositing

• Excellent communication and team oriented thinking

• Demonstrated ability to quickly pick up new software

• Fluent in some or all of these software packages: Houdini,  3dsmax, Photoshop, Maya and a ray trace renderer.  Comparable software experience considered 

• Good working knowledge of specialist tools and plugins like Multiscatter, Speedtree, etc

JoinILM

The hiring range for this position in San Francisco, CA is $132,300 to $169,300 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.