Overview

Position Title: Generalist
Department: Generalist
Reports To: Talent Manager, Generalist
Status: Full-time (40 hours/week) Fixed-Term
NOC: 5241
Date: 17 October 2017

Position Summary
Industrial Light & Magic (Vancouver) Inc., located in Vancouver, BC, Generalists create photo-real environments and landscapes and exhibit a strong foundation in photo-realistic, traditional, and digital art skills with an emphasis on landscapes. They work with live action footage, digital still photography, rendered computer graphic elements, and digital paint to create environments that are seamlessly integrated into assigned shotwork.

Primary Responsibilities and Accountabilities
·         Responsible for creating original 2D and 3D content that may comprise part or all of an environment.

·         Create multiple types of mattes from simple to moderately difficult and allocates detail based on the shot and feedback.

·         Creates high quality computer graphics within a shot using a variety of software programs, and working under the general supervision of senior level artists and Generalist Supervisors, dials in the look of the element before handing to final comp.

·         Participates in team reviews of work under development.

·         Mentors Apprentice and Jr. Artists and must be able to assist them with their shots.

·         Meets defined milestones within a timeline by attending dailies and participating in creative problem solving.

·         Creates maps in 2D and sets up basic shaders for look development.

·         Creates basic lighting setups in complex shaders that look convincing and render efficiently.

·         Sources suitable reference materials for required assets.

·         Special projects as needed.

Reporting Relationships
Reports to the Talent Manager, Generalist and receives daily oversight and direction from the Lead/Generalist Supervisor.

Job Requirements
Education/Experience
·         At least 3 years relevant professional VFX experience and at least a college level diploma in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography, or related field; OR, at least 5 years relevant professional VFX experience.

Required Skills/Competencies
·         Proven ability in one or more CG techniques, including modeling, texturing, shading, lighting, look development, or compositing; OR, proven artistic ability in a non-CG field (impressive portfolio of figure drawing, landscape, animals, painting, composition, perspective, etc.)

·         Demo reel required

·         High level of problem solving or creative thinking skills

·         Must have extensive knowledge of Matte Painting techniques

·         Strong English communication skills

Technical Skills/Competencies
·         Fluent in Photoshop

·         Fluent in 3dsmax, Maya or similar

·         Fluent in Vray or MRay or similar ray trace renderer

·         Comparable software experience considered

·         Demonstrated ability to quickly pick up new software

·         Strong knowledge and ability in perspective, value matching 35mm photography, physics of light and motion

·         Understanding 2D compositing software

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

Salary & Benefits
$62,600 – $99,300 annual salary; plus benefits package – 4% gross earnings paid in lieu of vacation, extended health & dental insurance, and MSP coverage.

Annual performance reviews may lead to merit increases.

To Apply
Please email Alannah Shaffer with your resume: apply-ilmvan@ilm.com

Deadline to apply: 30 November 2017

No Solicitation
Business Address & Work Location
Suite 400-21 Water Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 1A1