Look Development Artist

Walt Disney Animation Studios combines the very best in artistry and storytelling with cutting- edge technology to bring wonderful new stories to the big screen for audiences around the world.

Constantly challenged to create innovative new technologies for animated features, theme park

productions, and special projects for the Walt Disney Company, Walt Disney Animation Studios

is home to some of the most talented artists working in the film industry today.

Our Look Development Artists are responsible for creating the materials, textures, and

geometric instances that define the look of environments, sets, characters and props. We value

self-motivated artists who thrive in a collaborative environment. 

We currently have a couple of exciting opportunities for experienced Environment and

Character Look Development Artists at our Burbank, CA studio.

Responsibilities:

Work closely with asset supervisors and production designers to develop the look of the

environments and characters of our animated films

Author materials, textures, and procedural instancing

Bring assets to technically efficient and artistically appealing final completion

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in digital art, computer graphics, or related field

4+ years experience in Character or Environment Look Development or as an Character or Environment Artist (film/television/games)

Ability to understand, interpret and implement highly stylized art direction

Strong technical skills toward achieving an art-directable aesthetic

Ability to work closely with others in a collaborative environment

Knowledge of materials and procedural geometry

Proficiency in texturing and digital painting

Physically-based rendering experience

Maya experience

Linux experience

Houdini experience a plus

Understanding the production pipeline

Shader-writing and scripting knowledge is beneficial

A reel of visual examples exemplifying work in this area is requested for review.  Additionally, please include a resume and reel breakdown with your online profile. 

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.