Look Development Supervisor

2 Months ago • All levels • Research & Development

Job Summary

Job Description

The Look Development Supervisor at ILM leads a team of artists in designing and creating the lighting and look of CG objects and scenes. Responsibilities include providing artistic and technical direction, collaborating with other supervisors to solve CG challenges, managing team assignments, building and maintaining complex shading networks, mentoring team members, and participating in the employee review process. The ideal candidate possesses excellent communication and time management skills, a strong aesthetic eye, superb problem-solving abilities, and advanced knowledge of look development software (Katana, Renderman) and scripting (Python). This role requires close collaboration with other departments to ensure the project's visual style is achieved efficiently and to a high standard.
Must have:
  • Advanced look development skills
  • Excellent communication & time management
  • Strong aesthetic eye & problem-solving
  • Katana & Renderman knowledge
  • Python scripting ability

Job Details

Job Posting Title:

Look Development Supervisor

Req ID:

10113282

Job Description:

About ILM

Founded by George Lucas, ILM is the leading effects facility in the world, with studios located in San Francisco, Vancouver, London, Sydney and Mumbai. ILM has created visual effects for over 325 feature films and has played a key role in seven of the top 10 worldwide box-office hits of all time and has contributed to 25 of the top 50. ILM has set the standard for visual effects, creating some of the most stunning images in the history of film. At the forefront of the digital revolution, the company continues to break new ground in visual effects, VR, AR, and Immersive Cinema. You can see some of our current projects here.

  

Your role?

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

The Lookdev Supervisor is responsible for providing project supervision and direction for a team of artists who design and create the lighting and look of CG objects and scenes. Ensuring that they are created and rendered according to the designs and visual style of the project. In partnership with the Lighting supervisor(s), this position serves as a role model and mentor for the Lookdev team, with the objective of fostering a collaborative team environment, and producing high-quality imagery.

 

What will you be doing?

  • Work closely with other department Supervisors and CG Supervisors to determine the best approach to solving CG challenges and developing the final look

  • Collaborate with CG Supervisor, Production Manager and Producers in crewing assignments to ensure the portfolio of work on shows and strategic projects is accomplished efficiently and to a high standard

  • Work with the VFX and CG Supervisor to provide artistic and technical notes and direction to the team

  • Build and maintain complex shading networks with artist usability and user-interface support in mind

  • Collaborate with the Talent manager and Head of Department with the employee review process, providing input on skills, productivity, and career development.

  • Aids Talent in providing performance feedback, facilitating overall team building efforts, and maintaining positive morale amongst the crew.

  • Serve as a role model and mentor for and within the department

To be a contributing member of this team, you will have a mix of these skills:

  • Excellent listening and communication skills, able to receive direction and criticism

  • Exceptional time management, organisational and delegation skills

  • Strong aesthetic eye, anticipating potential problems and using knowledge of how to use the tools to achieve the desired look

  • Superb problem-solving skills - taking the initiative to offer ideas and suggestions.

  • Engage in the creative process without ego, and accepts all final decisions with a positive and supportive attitude

  • Linux and scripting ability in Python

  • Advanced look development abilities

  • Knowledge of Katana and Renderman

JoinILM

This position is with Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC, which is part of a business segment we call Industrial Light & Magic.

Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

Job Posting Segment:

ILM Sydney

Job Posting Primary Business:

ILM Sydney

Primary Job Posting Category:

Look Development - Studios

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Sydney, Australia

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2025-02-11

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