Layout Artist

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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.
Your role? We are looking for Layout Artists who reflect the innovative spirit, creative talent, production excellence, collaborative mindset, and passion for great filmmaking that define ILM.
This opportunity is well suited to someone with a background or education in visual effects and camera matchmove, but may not have the necessary industry experience to apply for more senior roles.
The Layout Artist is responsible for creating camera moves and rough blocking animation within a digital environment.
Layout Artists accurately recreate the set, camera moves, and actor performances to allow for seamless effects integration.
Camera matchmoves and original CG camera moves are integrated to create the framework of each sequence.
The Layout Artist works as part of the larger layout team which acts as a central hub for all shot preparation to ensure continuity and camera accuracy in CG Elements.
What will you be doing? Day-to-day show supportTroubleshoot flow of data in/out of departmentEntry-level shot work, time permittingResponsible for escalation of tech issues to appropriate show or tech groupCollaboration with stage team may be requiredCreate reusable templatesSupport Layout Supervisor with vendor shot ingestion and quality controlMocap processing in shot productionAble to solve straightforward matchmoves of single plate shotsUnderstands the process of setting up a new shotUnderstands the process of 2D tracking and solving the camera, exporting and publishing themCreate and maintain web documentation for the department for everyday workflow, on-location field guides, reference photography, 3D scanning, and camera and lens test proceduresMaintain a database of cameras and lensesTo be a contributing member of this team, you will have a mix of these skills:
Experience with still photography and in-depth camera knowledge, familiarity with lensesExcellent problem-solving skills including the ability to work under tight deadlinesStrong communication skills and the ability to collaborate seamlessly with teamsA passion for visual effects, with a keen eye for detailBachelor's Degree in Computer Graphics, Computer Science, Fine Arts, Design, or Photography, or equivalent experience as an artist, animator, or camera operatorInterest in photography, camera lenses, motion capturePreferred Skills / Competencies:Scripting knowledge (Python, Mel) a plusExperience with Maya and PhotoshopProficiency with Linux is desiredExperience with commercial camera tracking software is a plusA demo reel or portfolio demonstrating an understanding of camera lensing and or matchmove is requiredJoin ILM 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.
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