Junior LookDev Technical Director

Description

The Lucasfilm Advanced Development Group (ADG) is looking for Junior LookDev Technical Director to join our team. ADG develops tools and techniques for high-quality computer graphics and simulation. Our goal is to expand and enhance the process of creative storytelling in the Star Wars universe through real-time rendering of visuals that approach motion picture quality.

This position will operate within the context of well-defined procedures to create the desired look and qualities of objects, characters, effects and elements.

Responsibilities:
• Create tools that enable the desired look of assigned 3D elements during production.
• Perform directed look development tasks on production objects, effects, elements or characters.
• Develop enhancements or “fixes” to identified aspects or technologies relevant to digital art creation.
• Create shaders and tools for multiple types of 3D digital assets in a real-time rendering context.
• Work within the parameters of established monolithic materials, modify and run existing turntables, perform basic check-ins into asset management system for basic 3D digital assets.

Education/Experience:
• BA Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Graphic Art or equivalent years of experience.
• 2+ years of experience in animation, production or related field.

Technical Skills:
• Familiarity with modern game engine or similar real-time shading and rendering technology preferred.
• Experience in Computer programming/scripting , C++ and Perl preferred.
• Experience in 3D graphics and 3D animation packages. Maya preferred.

Required Skills / Competencies:
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and is able to multi-task.
• Able to work overtime