DreamWorks Animation · 3 days ago
DreamWorks Feature - Look Development Artist
Glendale, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$90K/yr - $130K/yr
3+ years expDreamWorks Animation is a leading producer of high-quality animated films and series. The Look Development Artist is responsible for defining the final 3D rendered look of characters, environments, and props, collaborating with various departments to ensure the look development needs are met.
AnimationFilmMedia and Entertainment
Responsibilities
Establishes the look and qualities of characters, props and environments for an animated film with direction from the Production Designer, Art Director, and Look Development Supervisor
Ability to handle complex and technically demanding Look Development setups
Troubleshoots creative and technical issues as they arise
Works with other departments to communicate Look Development needs (such as Modeling) and provide for other departments' needs (e.g. Lighting and Character FX)
Ensures that Look Development files are complete and ready for lighting
Stays aware of the broader show needs as they relate to the Look Development Department (schedule, complexity of setups, etc.)
Qualification
Required
Good artistic eye for detail with the ability to build a fleshed-out look to match various 2D Art Department references
Experience with 3D paint packages (e.g. Mari, Substance, ZBrush)
Diligent with ability to handle complexity of our pipeline
Familiarity with Polygonal and UV Layout
Familiarity with the construction of complex shader networks
Ability to debug complex shader networks
Preferred
History of successful collaboration within a team
Proactive and creative problem solver
Experience within other related skills (i.e. modeling, compositing, animation, etc.)
3 years production experience on a feature film
Background in visual arts
Company
DreamWorks Animation
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. engages in the development, production, and exploitation of animated films and associated characters
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15M2016-04-28Acquired
2015-02-12Post Ipo Equity· $15M
2004-10-28IPO
Leadership Team
Kate Swanborg
SVP, Technology Communications and Strategic Alliances
Shabrayia Cleaver
Associate Producer / Producer (Feature/Short)
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