Position Title: Digital Environments Artist (Digital Features)
Department: Lucasfilm Animation (U.S.)
Position Summary:
Works closely with the Art Director to create foreground, mid-ground and background digital sets to be used in an animated feature.
Primary Responsibilities:
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[li]Completes work within the bid timeframe, while maintaining constant communication with production team.
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[li]Gathers reference through different mediums including digital photography and creates loose digital comps that represent final matte paintings for the planning stages.
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[li]Creates lighting keys for digital environments.
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[li]Creates final digital sets utilizing a variety of tools and approaches.
[/li][/ul]Education, Experience and Skills:
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[li]Bachelors degree in painting, industrial design, or fine art preferred.
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[li]Two or more years of related production experience.
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[li]Strong traditional art skills, including knowledge of color, lighting, perspective, and composition.
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[li]Strong knowledge of photography, especially in relation to lenses.
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[li]Expertise in 2D paint software and techniques required.
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[li]Understanding of compositing software and techniques, 3D modeling software and techniques, and knowledge of 3D animation software with regard to creating camera moves and scenes.
[/li][/ul]Physical Requirements:
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[li]Uses a computer keyboard at least 80% of total work time.
[/li][/ul]For more information, or to apply for this position, please visit http://www.lucasfilm.com/employment/jobs/
No phone calls, please.