Digital Paint - Jedi Academy

Job Description

Digital Paint - Jedi Academy (Open to Canadian Citizens & PR only)

This role is considered Hybrid, which means the employee will work 2-3 days onsite at a Company designated location and occasionally from home.

Position Summary

Are you looking to get in the door of the exciting world of VFX? ILM's Jedi Academy may be just the thing for you!

The Jedi Academy provides the opportunity for recently graduated students or industry artists with up to two years experience to train under our Jedi Masters.

In this paid experience, as the successful applicant, you will be carefully placed into the Digital Paint department and will hone your skills in rotoscoping and basic 2D paint tasks in Nuke/Silhouette (such as plate cleanup and reconstruction) for use in a visual effects production pipeline. You will gain experience through training and mentorship, in a fast-paced and highly collaborative production environment.

To top it off, graduates who successfully complete the program may be offered a Junior Artist position within the studio.

ILM strives to be an inclusive environment, and we embrace promising individuals from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. We are searching for Jedi's who reflect the innovative spirit, creative talent, collaborative mindset and passion for great filmmaking that defines ILM.

Applications will close on January 5th, 2025.

What You Need to Know
The Jedi Academy role is a paid 6-week placement beginning Tuesday, February 18, 2025
This role is considered Hybrid, which means you will work onsite at our Vancouver studio and occasionally from home
You will be required to work full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm
We do not provide assistance for relocation, housing, transportation, or work authorization for the Jedi Academy
You must be a Canadian Citizen or hold Canadian Permanent Resident status
You will have graduated from a relevant course within the last 12 months or have up to two years of VFX experience

What You'll Do
Attend live classes based on dept course curriculum, as well as self-led training using ILM's own internal tutorials and documentation
Offer day-to-day show support for Digital Paint Artists under mentorship of Leads, Supervisors, and the Head of Department (HOD)
Demonstrate basic ability to match colors and grain structures between multiple sources
Modify and remove isolated elements for digitally composited sequences with both procedural and hand painting methods
Demonstrate ability to perform the fundamentals of the following: dirt removal; articulate matte creation, editing and shape management; procedural removal of targets; basic 2D paint tasks in Silhouette/Nuke
Maintain clean, efficient and well annotated scripts
Perform QC checks such as A/B comparisons with last revision, plate etc.
Proactively research and assemble reference
Proactively seek out aesthetic feedback on revisions, as well as technical support when challenges arise
Demonstrate a basic ability to problem solve and troubleshoot scene files and workflows
Updates shot team and production on shot progress and new element deliveries
Strengthen professional habits, including best practices for presenting work in dailies, working as a team, and communicating effectively
Gain knowledge and appreciation of ILM's culture and history

What We're Looking For
Passion for filmmaking and the VFX industry
Experience in computer graphics, animation, photography, video, or fine arts a plus
Understanding of the pace and production process of episodic television, feature film, or commercial work
Ability to learn computer operating systems such as UNIX and software like Nuke, Silhouette, and Mocha
Must have a willingness to learn new tools, a proven ability to be detail-oriented, and problem solving skills
Ability to work under tight deadlines and to work efficiently within a production environment
A demo reel or portfolio demonstrating a strong understanding of traditional or media arts and artistic ability (shot work demonstrating visual effects integration a bonus)

The pay rate for this role in Vancouver is C$25.50 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

This position is with ILM (Vancouver) Inc., which is part of a business we call Industrial Light & Magic.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d9pkmm-35-215-180-183-42 in your application.