Job Posting Title:

Lead Generalist Artist

Req ID:

10112313

Job Description:

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

Lead Generalists manage a team of artists, and/or a sequence of shots, to ensure that shots are created according to the design and visual style of the project. Generalists create photo-real environments, and exhibit a strong foundation in photo-realistic, traditional, and digital art skills with an emphasis on full cg environments and set extensions. They work with live action footage and digital still photography, create cgi elements and use digital paint to construct environments that are seamlessly integrated into shotwork. 

What You’ll Do 

Serve as a bridge between the Generalist Supervisor/Production team and artists 

Comprehend feedback and reply to review notes with little Generalist Supervisor direction, and have the ability to guide a team of artists in achieving the Generalist and VFX Supervisor’s vision 

“Own” a scene and help to divide the work into smaller parts for other artists 

Present work on behalf of the team 

Use your experience in decision-making, managing tasks, and allocating shot resources 

Help develop solutions and techniques that meet supervisors aesthetic/technical direction

Organize and create complex environments, while sharing assets and elements with other departments

Create high quality environments within a shot using a variety of software programs, and working under the Generalist Supervisor’s guidance, establishing the look of a shot before handing elements to final comp 

Help guide and mentor artists while assisting them with their tasks 

Meet milestones within a timeline, attend dailies and participate in creative problem solving 

Create basic lighting setups in complex shaders that look convincing and render efficiently 

What We’re Looking For 

Education / Experience: 

7 years relevant professional experience. BA (or equivalent experience) in computer graphics, fine arts, design, photography or related field. 

Extensive experience in CG environment creation, and experience in partnering with other disciplines in the pipeline 

Prior leadership experience preferred

Required Skills / Competencies: 

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

High level of problem solving and creative thinking skills 

Good organizational and communication skills 

Demo reel required 

Technical Skills / Competencies: 

Fluent in Photoshop 

Fluent in 3dsmax, Maya and/or Houdini 

Working knowledge of Nuke 

Good working knowledge of specialist tools and plugins like Forestpack, Speedtree, etc.

Technical comprehension of mainline pipeline 

Demonstrated ability to quickly pick up new software  

The hiring range for this position in San Francisco, CA is $148,700 to $190,300 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.

Job Posting Segment:

ILM San Francisco

Job Posting Primary Business:

ILM San Francisco

Primary Job Posting Category:

Matte

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

San Francisco, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2025-01-30