Visual Effects Painter

3 days ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Industrial Light & Magic Full time

Join ILM, a pioneer in the visual effects industry, as a Digital Paint Artist. In this role, you will be responsible for restoring background plates and crafting digital matte paintings.

At ILM, we strive to create an inclusive environment where talented individuals from diverse backgrounds can thrive. If you are passionate about art, technology, and movies, this might be the perfect opportunity for you.

We are looking for a skilled teammate who can demonstrate a strong eye for color and grain structures. Key responsibilities include:

  • Matching saturation, hues, and black points from multiple sources to build a cohesive final montage
  • Breaking down shots into individual components with minimal supervision
  • Assimilating feedback from supervisors and communicating effectively with the team
  • Researching references and continuity with like shots, proactively sharing information with colleagues
  • Identifying paint artifacts, sharpness, and color issues, and taking corrective action
  • Handling complex shots with heavy motion blur, multiple layers, and tricky wire removals

In addition to technical skills, we value candidates who possess excellent troubleshooting skills, take ownership of their work, and actively collaborate across departments.

To succeed in this role, you should have:

  • A Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Drawing, or Animation, or equivalent artistic background and education
  • 3+ years of production experience in computer graphics, animation, or video
  • Proficiency in Silhouette and Nuke, with experience writing Nuke gizmos and/or plugins a plus
  • Python and/or C++ experience also a plus
  • Computer proficiency, including UNIX operating system, and ability to learn software and adapt scripts
  • Understanding of how your work fits into the pipeline and its impact on upstream and downstream departments

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to the creation of breathtaking visual effects. We offer a competitive salary range of $64,700 to $82,800 per year, based on a 40-hour work week, with flexibility to accommodate business needs.



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