Look Development Lead

Sony Pictures Imageworks; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sony Pictures Imageworks seeks a Lead Look Development Artist to inspire and guide a talented team on AAA visual effects and animated projects. This role requires extensive experience and leadership skills to maintain high standards of quality in shaders and textures.

Benefits

Healthcare

Tuition reimbursement

RRSP's

Sick and Vacation leave

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of production experience in look development.
• Mastery of Katana’s lighting and material pipeline.
• Advanced understanding of shading, lighting, and rendering techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead the look development team ensuring high-quality production results.
• Mentor junior and intermediate artists.
• Collaborate with departments for seamless asset handoffs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Job description

Sony Pictures Imageworks is located on the unceded traditional territory of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations. We are committed to respecting traditional lands, and working with communities towards reconciliation.

Project based, Full Time

Language in work environment - English

Benefits per company policy: include healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSP's, Sick and Vacation leave, standard increases as applicable

Sony Pictures Imageworks is searching for highly motivated, creative lookdev artists to join our Look Development team. At SPI you will have an opportunity to work on a range of exciting AAA projects, in both visual effects and animated features.

What you'll be doing

As a Lead Look Development Artist, you will leverage over 7 years of extensive experience andleadership skills to define and implement the look development process. You will provide visionaryguidance and inspire a team of talented artists, ensuring the team consistently achieves the higheststandards of quality in shaders and textures while maintaining the project's overall visual direction.

Responsibilities:

● Lead and guide the look development team ensuring efficient, high-quality production results.
● Provide mentorship and support for junior and intermediate artists.
● Provide performance review feedback for artists, offering constructive feedback andguidance.
● Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless handoffs of assets as they movethrough the pipeline.
● Ensure consistency, quality, and adherence to show standards through buy-offs and QCchecks.
● Develop and refine templates and tools to address unique asset requirements.
● Optimize workflows, tools, and templates to enhance efficiency and streamline processes.
● Provide training sessions and document procedures to ensure knowledge transfer andconsistency.
● Work with the crew to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges.
● Coordinate with the Dev department to resolve key technical issues.

● Support and assist the look development supervisor as needed, stepping in to run reviewsand coordinate tasks and communications.
● Assist the Department HOD in reviewing and interviewing potential new hires for theproject.

What we need to see

● Mastery of Katana’s lighting and material pipeline, including managing complex setups.
● Advanced understanding of shading, lighting, and rendering techniques.
● Proficient in Linux/UNIX; additional knowledge of Python is advantageous.
● Proven ability to collaborate effectively with other departments.
● Strong commitment to high-quality assets through consistency and quality control.
● Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to contribute creative ideas.
● Solid understanding of color space and artistic aspects of asset creation.
● Strong communication skills.
● Leadership experience in guiding and mentoring teams.
● At least 7 years of production experience.

The anticipated base salary for this position is $49.37 to $71.92/hr. Benefits are per company policy: which include healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSP's, Sick and Vacation leave, standard increases as applicable. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.

Please note that you must be able to provide a demo reel that illustrates your relevant artistic and technical experience that also includes the nuances for this specific role.

We value unique perspectives, and want diverse, unique talent to work with us. We encourage candidates from all identities to apply.

*Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

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