Look Development Artist

Summary

Join DreamWorks Animation as a Look Development Artist and define the final 3D rendered look of characters, environments, and props for animated films. Collaborate with the Production Designer, Art Director, and Look Development Supervisor to establish the look and qualities of assets. Troubleshoot creative and technical issues, communicate with other departments, and ensure Look Development files are complete for lighting. This fully remote position requires a strong artistic eye for detail, experience with 3D paint packages (Mari, Substance, ZBrush), familiarity with polygonal and UV layout, and the ability to debug complex shader networks. A background in visual arts and 3 years of production experience on a feature film are preferred. The salary range is $78,312 - $110,000.

Requirements

• 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

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.)

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-DreamWorks worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence
• $78,312 - $110,000