Senior Technical Environment Artist

2 Months ago • All levels
Environment Art

Job Description

Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) London is seeking a Senior Technical Environment Artist to create 3D environments, perform layout and set dressing, and ensure environments function correctly in the pipeline. The role involves contributing to the development of department tools and workflows, collaborating with the lighting department for efficient rendering, and presenting environments for feedback. Responsibilities include working with lead environment artists on creative and technical feedback, participating in team reviews, and meeting project milestones through dailies and creative problem-solving. This position requires a visionary artist passionate about pushing virtual world creation boundaries.
Good To Have:
  • Designing workflows in large production pipelines
  • Building tools/HDAs in Houdini
  • Experience with Layout
Must Have:
  • Create 3D environments (photorealistic/stylized)
  • Layout and set dressing using 3D assets
  • Ensure published environments function in pipeline
  • Develop department tools/workflows
  • Work with lighting for efficient rendering
  • Present lit/shaded environments for feedback
  • Address creative/technical feedback
  • Participate in work reviews
  • Meet defined milestones/deadlines
  • Experience with Houdini
  • Experience with USD and Solaris
  • Experience streamlining large production scenes
  • Proficiency with scripting/automation
  • Contribute to photorealistic CG landscapes
  • Proficiency with procedural set dressing/scattering
  • Self-motivated and problem-solver
  • Inclusive and encouraging approach
  • Understanding of visual language

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Job Posting Title:

Senior Technical Environment Artist - ILM London

Req ID:

10127587

Job Description:

Position Summary

Are you a visionary Technical Environment Artist with a passion for pushing the boundaries of virtual world creation? Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) London is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Technical Environment Artist to join our innovative team. This isn't just about crafting stunning environments; it's about shaping the tools and workflows that empower our entire department to achieve unparalleled visual fidelity in feature films and episodic content.

At ILM, you'll be at the forefront of developing groundbreaking techniques and pipelines for some of the most ambitious projects in the industry. We're looking for someone who thrives on solving complex technical challenges and possesses a unique blend of artistic sensibility and deep technical acumen, particularly with Houdini and Solaris USD.

What you'll do:

  • Responsible for creating 3D environments, both photorealistic and stylized.

  • Performing layout and set dressing of environments using 3D assets.

  • Ensuring published environments function correctly in the pipeline.

  • Contribute to the development of department tools and workflows in collaboration with HoD and pipeline engineers.

  • Work with the lighting department to ensure environments render efficiently and without errors.

  • Responsible for presenting lit and shaded environments for feedback.

  • Working with lead environment artists to address any creative or technical feedback.

  • Participating in team reviews of work under development.

  • Meeting defined milestones within a timeline by attending dailies and participating in creative problem-solving.
     

What we're looking for:

We're seeking a Senior Technical Environment Artist who embodies technical excellence and has a proven track record of innovation:

  • Proven experience with designing workflows in large production pipelines.

  • Highly experienced with building tools/HDAs in Houdini.

  • Experience with USD and Solaris.

  • Experience with streamlining large production scenes across packages.

  • Proficiency with scripting/automation.

  • Proven track record contributing to photorealistic CG landscapes.

  • Proficiency with procedural set dressing and scattering systems, including Layout.

  • Technically proficient, self-motivated, proactive, and enjoys problem-solving.

  • Engages in the creative process with an inclusive and encouraging approach.

  • Excellent time keeping skills, attention to targets and deadlines.

  • Understanding of visual language - texture, colour, dimension, scale, perspective, lighting, shade, composition depth of field, proportion, etc.

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.

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Job Posting Segment:

ILM London

Job Posting Primary Business:

ILM London

Primary Job Posting Category:

Environment - Studios

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

London, United Kingdom

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2025-07-25

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