Lead Paint & Roto Artist - ILM London

ILM is seeking a Lead Paint & Roto Artist to manage a team in creating stunning visual effects for film. This pivotal role requires extensive experience and expert knowledge in paint and roto, leading a team under the supervision of department and compositing supervisors. It's a fixed-term contract for up to one year, requiring legal right to work in the UK.

Must Have

• Lead a team on a suitable project under the supervision of the Department Supervisor, HoD and the shows Compositing Supervisor
• Be able to fulfill the role of Senior Paint and Roto Artist
• Effectively briefing, assigning, and managing both internal and external shots and artists to meet production goals
• Serving as the primary liaison and communication bridge between the Paint & Roto department and the core show teams (Compositing, Production, etc.)
• Mentoring and acting as a role model for junior members, promoting a culture of technical excellence and professional growth
• Extensive career experience as a Senior Paint and Roto Artist in visual effects
• Expert in using Nuke, Silhouette and Mocha and understanding of computer operating systems such as LINUX
• Advanced understand the Compositing workflow and know the best and most efficient way to complete a task
• A professional role model with exceptional problem-solving skills and an ability to maintain a composed and responsible demeanor, particularly in high-stress situations
• A demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and perform consistently under tight deadlines in a fast-paced production environment
• Ability to collaborate and perform effectively under tight deadlines in a fast-paced production environment
• Excellent communication and people management skills with a proven ability to motivate, delegate, and manage a diverse team of artists

Good to Have

• prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred

Job Summary:

**Position Summary**

We are looking for artists who embody the creative talent and passion for great filmmaking that define ILM.

As a Paint & Roto Lead, you will play a pivotal role by using a wealth of experience and an expert knowledge to manage a team of artists to create stunning visuals on a given show.

This is a fixed-term contract for up to one year. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK, sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

**What You’ll Do:**

• Lead a team on a suitable project under the supervision of the Department Supervisor, HoD and the shows Compositing Supervisor
• Be able to fulfill the role of Senior Paint and Roto Artist
• Effectively briefing, assigning, and managing both internal and external shots and artists to meet production goals
• Serving as the primary liaison and communication bridge between the Paint & Roto department and the core show teams (Compositing, Production, etc.).
• Mentoring and acting as a role model for junior members, promoting a culture of technical excellence and professional growth

What We’re Looking For:

• Extensive career experience as a Senior Paint and Roto Artist in visual effects, with prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Expert in using Nuke, Silhouette and Mocha and understanding of computer operating systems such as LINUX
• Advanced understand the Compositing workflow and know the best and most efficient way to complete a task
• A professional role model with exceptional problem-solving skills and an ability to maintain a composed and responsible demeanor, particularly in high-stress situations.
• A demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and perform consistently under tight deadlines in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to collaborate and perform effectively under tight deadlines in a fast-paced production environment
• Excellent communication and people management skills with a proven ability to motivate, delegate, and manage a diverse team of artists.

**As part of your application please submit a demo reel, shot breakdown, or equivalent showcasing your work. A current resume is required.**

**This role is Hybrid, which means the employee will be required to work a minimum of 2 days on-site per week at a Company designated location, and occasionally from home.**