Look Development Artist

Job Description

Walt Disney Animation Studios combines the very best in artistry and storytelling with cutting- edge technology to bring wonderful new stories to the big screen for audiences around the world.

Constantly challenged to create innovative new technologies for animated features, theme park

productions, and special projects for the Walt Disney Company, Walt Disney Animation Studios

is home to some of the most talented artists working in the film industry today.
Our Look Development Artists are responsible for creating the materials, textures, and

geometric instances that define the look of environments, sets, characters and props. We value

self-motivated artists who thrive in a collaborative environment.

We currently have a couple of exciting opportunities for experienced Environment and

Character Look Development Artists at our Burbank, CA studio.

Responsibilities:

Work closely with asset supervisors and production designers to develop the look of the

environments and characters of our animated films

Author materials, textures, and procedural instancing

Bring assets to technically efficient and artistically appealing final completion

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in digital art, computer graphics, or related field

4+ years experience in Character or Environment Look Development or as an Character or Environment Artist (film/television/games)

Ability to understand, interpret and implement highly stylized art direction

Strong technical skills toward achieving an art-directable aesthetic

Ability to work closely with others in a collaborative environment

Knowledge of materials and procedural geometry

Proficiency in texturing and digital painting

Physically-based rendering experience

Maya experience

Linux experience

Houdini experience a plus

Understanding the production pipeline

Shader-writing and scripting knowledge is beneficial

A reel of visual examples exemplifying work in this area is requested for review. Additionally, please include a resume and reel breakdown with your online profile.

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The pay rate for this role in Burbank, CA is $56.38 - $67.28 per hour, which follows the pay scale agreed upon in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among o

Disney Animation continues to build on its rich legacy of innovation and creativity, from the first fully-animated feature film, 1937's ''Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,'' to the upcoming fall 2024 feature, ''Moana 2.'' Among the studio's timeless creations are ''Pinocchio,'' ''Sleeping Beauty,'' ''The Jungle Book,'' ''The Little Mermaid,'' ''The Lion King,'' ''Frozen,'' ''Zootopia,'' and ''Encanto.''

This position is with The Secret Lab, which is part of a business we call Walt Disney Animation Studios.

The Secret Lab is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gp9y60-35-215-180-183-42 in your application.