DreamWorks Feature - Look Development Artist

DreamWorks Animation; Glendale (CA); Remote; USD 78,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking studio as a Look Development Artist, where your artistic vision will shape the final 3D rendered look of characters and environments. In this fully remote role, you will collaborate with talented teams to create stunning visuals for animated films. Your expertise in 3D paint packages and attention to detail will play a crucial role in bringing imaginative stories to life. This opportunity allows you to work from the comfort of your home while contributing to award-winning projects that resonate with audiences worldwide. If you're passionate about animation and thrive in a creative environment, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Strong artistic eye for detail and ability to match 2D references.
• Experience with complex shader networks and 3D paint packages.

Responsibilities

• Define the look of characters and environments for animated films.
• Collaborate with production teams to ensure readiness of Look Development files.
• Troubleshoot creative and technical issues throughout the process.

Skills

3D paint packages (e.g., Mari, Substance, ZBrush)

Artistic eye for detail

Complex pipeline management

Polygonal and UV Layout

Shader network construction and debugging

Education

Background in visual arts

3+ years of production experience on a feature film

Job description

DreamWorks Feature - Look Development Artist

Company Description
DreamWorks Animation is looking for more adventurous dreamers who shoot for the moon. We tell stories about the journeys our unconventional heroes take to make dreams come true. As a growth-minded studio, we pride ourselves on being one of the world's leading producers of high-quality, award-winning, animated films and series, reaching consumers around the globe. We push to feel more, laugh more, and build immersive new worlds.

DreamWorks creates a diverse array of original content in a variety of formats, delivering compelling stories with unique characters. We value the experiences our talent brings from their non-traditional paths to success. We believe in open communication, transparency, and trust, fostering a community of artists, technologists, innovators, and creators passionate about animation.

Job Description

The Look Development Artist is responsible for defining the final 3D rendered look of characters, environments, and props, under the guidance of the Look Development Supervisor and Production Designer. They develop asset appearances using artistic and technical skills, employing various techniques and tools.

Responsibilities

1. Establish the look and qualities of characters, props, and environments for an animated film, collaborating with the Production Designer, Art Director, and Look Development Supervisor.
2. Handle complex and technically demanding Look Development setups.
3. Troubleshoot creative and technical issues as they arise.
4. Coordinate with other departments (Modeling, Lighting, Character FX) to communicate needs and ensure readiness of Look Development files.
5. Maintain awareness of broader show needs related to schedule and complexity.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Good artistic eye for detail, capable of matching various 2D Art Department references.
• Experience with 3D paint packages (e.g., Mari, Substance, ZBrush).
• Ability to manage complex pipeline requirements.
• Familiarity with Polygonal and UV Layout.
• Knowledge of constructing and debugging complex shader networks.

Desired Qualifications

• Successful team collaboration history.
• Proactive, creative problem-solving skills.
• Experience in related skills (modeling, compositing, animation).
• At least 3 years of production experience on a feature film.
• Background in visual arts.

Remote Work: This position is fully remote, contributing from a non-DreamWorks location, typically the employee’s residence.

Salary Range: $78,312 - $110,000

Additional Information

Applicants may be required to attend an in-person interview at a DreamWorks location. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request. For LA County and City residents, we consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable laws.