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Modeling Supervisor - Expression of Interest

Job ID 10096875 Location Vancouver, Canada Business Industrial Light & Magic Date posted Jul. 29, 2024
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Job Summary:

This posting is an opportunity to submit your resume for future consideration; this is not a role that is open at this time. We anticipate this role may be open in the future, but we are not actively hiring for the position. If you would like to be considered for this potential role, please submit your resume. If the role becomes available, you may receive an email or call from a recruiter.

We are looking for a Modelling Supervisor to join our DMS (Digital Model Shop) team. The Modeling Supervisor leads all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the modeling team on their show, ensuring that their own, as well as their teams characters, environments, vehicles, props and shot corrective sculpts are crafted according to the designs and visual style as well as the technical needs of the project. 

Working under the guidance and direction of the VFX Supervisor, the Model Supervisor is responsible for establishing the preferred look of the models and partnering with other department supervisors to ensure the models move through the pipeline successfully.

At ILM, a good idea is a good idea, regardless of where it comes from! Do you thrive in a creative environment? Do you enjoy sharing knowledge and learning from others? If you love art, technology, and movies, then this might be the role you’re looking for!

ILM strives to be an inclusive environment, and the DMS team embraces promising individuals with a variety backgrounds and experiences.

What You’ll Do

  • Crafts asset of their own while supervising model work on large and complex shows, making sure all technical and aesthetic aspects meet production requirements

  • Works with VFX, Texture and Look Dev Supervisors to determine the “look” for an asset

  • Participates in turnover meetings, asset breakdowns, reviews and bidding/re-bidding over the course of the show

  • Attend all relevant show production and team meetings to promote effective communication throughout the show production

  • Briefs, reviews and approves Third Party Partner model work

  • In collaboration with Production, assigns work to modelers based on their individual skills and strengths, as needed

  • Alongside the Head of Department are responsible for guiding artists’ overall professional development, providing performance feedback, facilitating overall team building efforts, and maintaining positive morale amongst the crew

  • Participates in the recruiting and staffing of the modeling team - assesses the work of prospective candidates for the hiring process and works with Recruiting and Talent Management on hiring decisions, as needed

  • Collaborates with Talent management and Head of Department on a regular basis for departmental planning 

What We’re Looking For

  • Extensive proven leadership experience at equivalent large scale VFX facility on multiple projects. 10+ years of industry experience creating complex 3D organic or hard surface objects for Film or TV required

  • Confident in providing mentorship, guidance and difficult feedback to team members

  • Expert knowledge of Maya and Zbrush 

  • Great design sense for mechanics, vehicles and architecture 

  • Must have an extremely creative and critical eye for guiding form/anatomy and structure/silhouette

  • Strong knowledge of facial blend shapes for both humans and creatures

  • Extensive pipeline knowledge displaying an understanding of both technical and soft skill needs for how the Modeling department interacts with other departments 

  • Strong problem solving skills and ability to think around problems and find solutions 

  • Strong communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and organizational skills required

  • Ability to learn quickly and assimilate new information

  • Proven experience and ability to work effectively with individuals with diverse skills and cultural backgrounds

  • Has a team oriented demeanor with and open mind and desire to learn 

  • Sketching, drawing, painting and design skills desirable

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. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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The hiring range for this position in Vancouver is C$137,300 to C$175,800 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits, may be offered dependent on the level and position offered.

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About Industrial Light & Magic:

Founded in 1975 by George Lucas, ILM is the leading effects facility in the world, serving the motion picture, commercial production, and attraction industries. 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.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

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

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