vfx jobs : Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) is seeking a versatile, highly skilled Generalist Artist at the Mid-to-Senior level, with a dedicated specialization in Digital Matte Painting (DMP).
The ideal candidate possesses a robust, comprehensive understanding of 3D Computer Generated Imagery (CGI) creation, balanced by an exceptional eye for traditional environments. You will be expected to demonstrate high-level proficiency across multiple production disciplines, with a primary focus on crafting photo-realistic digital environments, assets, and landscapes. In this role, you will work closely with VFX and CG Supervisors to develop the look and feel of high-profile shots for major international feature films. vfx jobs
VFX Jobs Overview : Generalist Artist
| Metric / Parameter | Position Details & Specifics |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Industrial Light & Magic (Lucasfilm Visual Effects India Private Limited) |
| Official Job Title | Generalist Artist Mid-Senior (DMP Specialized) |
| Location | Mumbai, India |
| Position Type | Full-Time |
| Required Specialization | Digital Matte Painting (DMP) & Photo-realistic Environments |
| Core Software Toolkit | Required: Maya Preferred: Clarisse, Houdini, VRay Strong Plus: Arnold, Unreal Engine |
| Scripting Skills | Python / MEL (Considered an asset) |
| Experience Level | Mid-to-Senior level; must have pipeline experience on at least one feature film (International project experience preferred) |
| Key Responsibilities | End-to-end 3D scene assembly, modeling, texturing, lighting, rendering, and high-fidelity 2D/3D environment projection. |
What You’ll Do
1. Photo-Realistic Environment & DMP Creation
- Design and execute high-fidelity, photo-realistic digital matte paintings (DMP), set extensions, and skies.
- Build, texture, and look-develop complex 3D environment models and assets, blending 2D artistry with 3D projection workflows seamlessly.
2. Cross-Disciplinary CG Production & Scene Assembly
- Manage full-cycle shot execution, applying your technical and artistic skills across multiple CG disciplines including modeling, shading, texturing, lighting, and final rendering.
- Handle scene assembly, layout, and lighting for shots or specific assets, which may occasionally include integrating characters and supporting animation data.
3. Creative Look Development & Collaboration
- Partner proactively with VFX and CG Supervisors to pitch, iterate, and lock down the stylistic look and feel of complex sequences.
- Maintain active, professional communication with the internal production team, providing constructive aesthetic and technical feedback to optimize the environment pipeline.
What We’re Looking For Generalist Artist
Core Requirements & Technical Skills
- Mandatory Specialization: Proven, extensive professional experience in Digital Matte Painting (DMP) is strictly required.
- Pipeline & Tool Experience: A demonstrated history working within a high-end visual effects pipeline, with credit on at least one major feature film. Experience on international CG projects is highly preferred.
- Software Fluency: Production-based mastery of Maya is required. Broad comfort with standard environment tools such as Clarisse, Houdini, and VRay is expected.
- Advanced Pluses: Hands-on experience with modern rendering architectures and real-time pipelines—specifically Arnold and Unreal Engine—is a significant asset.
- Programming Skills: Basic scripting and automation abilities (e.g., Python, MEL) to streamline scene assembly workflows are a strong plus.
Creative & Professional Competencies
- Traditional Foundations: A strong background in traditional fine arts (understanding of perspective, composition, color theory, and lighting physics) is highly valued.
- Dual Aptitude: A balanced profile comfortable navigating both the deeply creative (color matching, texture painting) and technical (asset optimization, rendering, scripting) aspects of VFX production.
- Collaborative Problem Solving: Strong team-based technical and creative troubleshooting abilities with an exceptional attention to detail.
- Deadline Management: Proven ability to work efficiently under pressure, meeting strict production deadlines while maintaining premium, cinematic-quality output.
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.
Note: This position is with Lucasfilm Visual Effects (India) Private Limited, operating under the global business brand of Industrial Light & Magic.
