Background Designer 2025

Nous sommes constamment à la recherche de talents passionnés et motivés pour rejoindre notre équipe. Si vous souhaitez faire partie d'une entreprise innovante, dynamique et tournée vers l'avenir, vous êtes au bon endroit !

Qu’est ce qu’une Expression d'intérêt? Il s’agit d’une annonce préparant un futur recrutement (dans l’année à venir), dont la date précise et/ou le niveau recherché est encore inconnu

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We are constantly on the lookout for passionate and motivated talent to join our team. If you want to be part of an innovative, dynamic and forward-looking company, you've come to the right place!

What is an Expression of Interest? This is a job post for future recruitment (in the coming year), for which the precise date and/or level required is not yet known.

• Concevoir les décors et accessoires qui serviront de référence aux départements de 3D comme le modeling et le layout.
• Interpréter correctement les concepts 2D du production designer.
• Travailler en étroite collaboration avec les réalisateurs et le directeur artistique.

• Design sets and props which will be used as references by 3D departments such as Modeling and Layout.
• Accurately interpret 2D concepts from Production designer.
• Work closely with Art Director and Directors.

• Compétences artistiques en design, couleur, perspective et composition.
• Maîtrise avancée de Photoshop.
• Connaissance du logiciel Maya.

• Artistic skills in design, color, perspective and composition.
• Proficiency of Photoshop.
• Knowledge of Maya software.

• Des connaissances en histoire de l’art et en architecture.
• Expérience dans le long-métrage appréciée.

• Background in art history and architecture.
• Experience in a animated feature film.

• Maîtrise du français et/ou de l’anglais.
• Aisance relationnelle
• Capacité à travailler en équipe, à hiérarchiser les tâches et à respecter les échéances.
• Disponible pour un poste à Paris (pas de télétravail possible).
• Nous privilégions les candidatures des européens ou des candidats ayant un permis de travail français. Le processus d’obtention de visa étant complexe et prenant du temps, seuls les candidats avec une expérience significative seront considérés, pour certains rôles uniquement.

• French and/or English fluency is required
• Good communication skills and ability to take notes and directions.
• Ability to work within a team, prioritize tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• Available in Paris – No remote work
• We favor European Union citizens or candidates with French work permit. The process of obtaining a visa being so complex and timeconsuming, only foreign candidates with a significative experience will be considered, for a selection of senior jobs.

• Les candidats doivent avoir un très bon dessin et un très bon sens de la perspective, mais ils doivent également avoir une connaissance basique de Maya. 
• On se base sur un portfolio en noir et blanc généralement pour le Set Design.
• N'hésitez pas à ajouter vos croquis, des projets variés et différents styles, tout en ajoutant des projets qui ressemblent au style de notre studio

• Candidates should have a very good drawing and sense of perspective, but they should also have a basic knowledge of Maya. 
• At Illumination, Set Design is generally based on a black-and-white portfolio.
• Feel free to add your sketches, various projects and different styles, as well as projects that resemble our studio's style.

About Illumination

Illumination, founded by Chris Meledandri in 2007, is one of the entertainment industry’s leading producers of event-animated films, including Despicable Me—the most successful animated franchise in cinematic history—as well as Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch and The Secret Life of Pets and Sing films. The 2023 release of Illumination's The Super Mario Bros. Movie has joined the studio library, now comprising three of the top 10 animated films of all time. Illumination’s iconic, beloved franchises—infused with memorable and distinct characters, global appeal and cultural relevance—have grossed more than $9 billion worldwide. Illumination has an exclusive financing and distribution partnership with Universal Pictures.

Illumination is based in Santa Monica, CA and its studio, Illumination Studios Paris, is located in the center of Paris, France.

Illumination's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Illumination will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.