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Junior Compositing Artist

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About the job

  • The compositing artist works with a Light/Comp Team with their Lead and their Key Artists. According to the inventory, the Compositing Artist may work on another mission  with another LC team.
  • Transcribe and interpret artistic requests in a technical environment.
  • Sublimate the lighting by building on visual references (photography, concept art, etc…) to achieve a cinematographic look (grading, effects, etc…).

Must have

  • Thorough understanding of Nuke, its 3D environment and tools.
  • Thorough knowledge of Lighting Rendering, master AOVs and handle issues as aliasing, granurality, etc…).
  • Understanding of color and colorimetric management.
  • Knowledge of photography and Cinematography.
  • Knowledge of Deep Compositing.

Nice to have

  • A first professional experience on animated or VFX films.
  • Experience in lighting.
  • Knowledge of Script Languages associated to Nuke as Python, TCL, BlinkScript.
  • Knowledge of optics science.
  • Knowledge in creating tools to meet project needs
  • Knowledge in ACES

About you

  • French and/or English fluency is required
  • Strong communication skills and ability to take notes and direction
  • Ability to work within a team, prioritize tasks and meet tight deadlines
  • Onsite work only (no remote work)
  • We favor European Union citizens or candidates with French work permit. We will not be able to obtain a visa for this position.

About us

Illumination Studios Paris is the leading studio for animated films in Europe. Based in Paris, the studio is known for its blockbusters such as the franchise “Despicable Me”, “Minions”, “The Secret Life of Pets” and “Sing” – all produced by Illumination Entertainment for Universal Pictures.

Middle VFX Artist

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About the job

  • Responsible for effects works in Houdini and Maya.
  • Create either stylized or photorealistic effects based on the concept art.
  • Accurately interpret concept art and designs from the Art Department.
  • Work in partnership with effects specialists to ensure that shots are delivered to the highest possible standard.

Must have

  • A thorough understanding of Houdini and Maya
  • Previous experience creating FX elements and working with fluid & particle dynamics
  • Ability to quickly master custom in-house production tools

Nice to have

  • Basic knowledge of lighting and compositing (Nuke)
  • Basic knowledge of Python, Mel and Hscript
  • Feature film experience

About you

  • French and/or English fluency is required
  • Good communication skills and ability to take notes and directions.
  • Ability to work within a team, prioritize tasks and meet tight deadlines.
  • Available in Paris – No remote work
  • We favor European Union citizens or candidates with French work permit. The process of obtaining a visa being so complex and timeconsuming, only foreign candidates with a significative experience will be considered, for a selection of senior jobs.

About us

Illumination Studios Paris is the leading studio for animated films in Europe. Based in Paris, the studio is known for its blockbusters such as the franchise “Despicable Me”, “Minions”, “The Secret Life of Pets” and “Sing” – all produced by Illumination Entertainment for Universal Pictures.

Associate Production Manager – Editorial

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About the job

  • To assist the production and supervision team in the smooth running of projects by ensuring an accurate and efficient flow of information.
  • To coordinate the flow of information and elements between artists and departments.
  • To manage the day-to-day work of an assigned department team.
  • To keep databases up to date with elements and shot status.
  • To coordinate dailies and take notes.

Must have

  • Experience in working with databases.

Nice to have

  • Experience in 3D animation.
  • Knowlegde of Shotgun.
  • Knowledge of Maya.

About you

  • French and English fluency is required.
  • Ability to work within a team, prioritize tasks and meet tight deadlines.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Available or willing to relocate to Paris (remote work unavailable).
  • We favor European Union citizens or candidates with French work permit. We will not be able to obtain a visa for this position.

About us

Illumination Studios Paris is the leading studio for animated films in Europe. Based in Paris, the studio is known for its blockbusters such as the franchise “Despicable Me”, “Minions”, “The Secret Life of Pets” and “Sing” – all produced by Illumination Entertainment for Universal Pictures.