Senior Paint & Roto Artist

2 Hours ago • 4-8 Years

About the job

SummaryBy Outscal

Must have:
  • Strong communication
  • Advanced roto/paint skills
  • Silhouette & Nuke proficiency
  • Hand painting techniques
  • Complex roto & paint expertise
  • Novel technique development
  • Artistic eye & attention to detail
  • Team player
  • Time management
Good to have:
  • Photography, composition, lighting knowledge
  • Layering math & filtering techniques understanding
  • Image pipeline knowledge
  • Mentoring & leadership skills
  • QCing experience
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Job Posting Title:

Senior Paint & Roto Artist

Req ID:

10104424

Job Description:

The Senior Paint & Roto Artist is responsible for delivering high level Paint and Roto tasks with minimal supervision.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Attends dailies and follows up with team lead regarding their notes, fixes, etc.  

  • Work with broad stroke notes and define looks for key events and shots. 

  • Hits given notes but is proactive in offering suggestions and alternate approaches.

  • Consistent preparation with visual reference on hand when seeking feedback.

  • Give artistic feedback to other Roto artists.

  • May assist in creating generic scripts and templates to be used by other artists.

  • Self-proficient in task estimation for production and scheduling

  • Works across departmental lines to develop techniques and efficiencies for assigned shots and potentially sequences.

  • Able to balance own shot work and active mentoring of less-experienced artists.

  • Consistently pushes for productivity enhancements in current pipeline and work practices.

  • Works with management and show supervision to maintain strong morale, flag communication issues and escalate problems to appropriate show lead or HOD.

  • Helps others to troubleshoot shots and set ups.

  • Takes ownership of the work and is proactive about offering solutions, efficiencies and “pluses” for look and technique.

  • Keeps abreast of current trends and tools being used in house and across the industry for respective discipline.

  • May be tasked with organising shows and tells to share tips and tricks among the team.

  • Mentors and provides feedback for more junior members, including helping with performance reviews. Mentors other artists in leadership and teaching skills.

  • May be asked to assist in the QCing of artist or vendor reviews.


Required Skills / Competencies:

  • Strong communicator with artists, supervisors and managers 

  • Strong time management in delivering shots 

  • Solid organisational skills for priority shot task requests 

  • Aesthetically and creatively capable of producing high-quality images 

  • Team player who takes direction well 

  • Dependable under pressure with attention to detail 

  • Drive for result

  • Plans well and manages priorities 

  • Stay agile and flexible

  • Good interpersonal skills and communication skills

  • Thinks analytically and innovatively 

  • Always curious and seek for new learning opportunities

Required Technical Skills:

  • Has demonstrated an excellent artistic eye, experienced in making the shot “look cool.”

  • Keen eye and attention to detail for reviewing roto/paint shots 

  • Technically proficient to perform all roto/paint tasks with Silhouette and Nuke. 

  • Displays advanced skill at hand painting techniques using Silhouette.

  • Has strong proficiency in multi-element integration and edge work.

  • Demonstrates a strong proficiency with complex roto and paint work.

  • Demonstrates ability to establish novel techniques.

  • Knowledge of photography, composition, lighting, colour and motion 

  • Specific knowledge of layering math and trade-offs of filtering techniques in relation to sharpness and noise/grain.

  • Solid understanding of image pipeline from capture to delivery. Practical use of this knowledge to maintain the highest quality image possible. (i.e. concatenating transforms, colour corrections, etc)

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:

Digital Paint

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Sydney, Australia

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2024-10-21
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About The Company

From classic animated features and exhilarating theme park attractions to cutting edge sports coverage, and the hottest shows on television, The Walt Disney Company has been making magic since 1923, creating unforgettable stories that connect with audiences around the world. And we’re just getting started!

The key to our success…. The Cast, Crew, Imagineers and Employees who honor Disney’s rich legacy by stretching the bounds of imagination to create the never-before-seen, bringing unparalleled entertainment experiences to people of all ages. Begin a career that delivers unparalleled creative content and experiences to audiences around the world and just imagine the stories you could be part of…

What is #LifeAtDisney like? It’s a series of magical moments with cast members and employees developing and telling our stories in the most innovative ways. Whether it’s a day spent as a Disney VoluntEAR, or celebrating the release of a new interactive experience, retail product or movie, our days are filled with the knowledge that we are creating entertainment experiences the whole family can enjoy. Follow @DisneyCareers on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for a peek behind-the-curtain, and discover how you could connect to a world of stories with Disney!

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