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Nov 30
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Character Surfacing Artist – ON SITE

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About the job

  • Work closely with the Character Surfacing Supervisor to develop the look and qualities of characters.
  • Accurately interpret texture, shading and photo references from the Art Department, creating a balance between cartoon shapes and realistic look.
  • Work with leads to find the best creative/technical problem solving approach for assigned sequences/shots.

Must have

  • Experience in realistic Character rendering
  • A strong understanding of volumes, shapes modeling, shading and more broadly rendering engine.
  • Knowledge of sculpt in Zbrush.
  • Knowledge of Maya.
  • Ability to quickly master custom in-house production tools

Nice to have

  • Experience of Character Surfacing in Animation, Visual effects and/or Game production.
  • Using UV layout is highly recommended.
  • Knowledge of Substance Painter and Designer, Mari, Photoshop

About you

  • French and/or English knowledge is required
  • Must communicate well and be able to take notes and direction
  • Ability to work within a team, prioritize tasks and meet tight deadlines
  • 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.

Nov 30
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3D Character Modeler – ON SITE

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About the job

  • Work closely with the supervisor and lead of the Character Modeling department to build character models with appropriate polygonal topology
  • Accurately interpret concept art and design from the Art Department, keeping the appeal and the essence of the concept.
  • Models must be built in a way to be rigged and animated in a production pipeline
  • Optimize and maintain characters in the pipeline Character department.

Must have

  • Thorough knowledge of Maya.
  • A good understanding of 3D computer graphics theory.
  • A strong understanding of volumes, shapes, structures, and physical movements.
  • Ability to quickly master custom in-house production tools.

Nice to have

  • Previous experience in animation and facial blendshape setup.
  • We would like you to include wireframes, turnovers, blendshapes, facials and breakdown in your showreel.

About you

  • French and/or English fluency is required
  • Ability to work independently and within a team taking into account the guidelines of supervisors, art directors and directors
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and to meet tight deadlines
  • Rigorous and curious
  • Problem-solving and attention to detail.
  • 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.

Nov 22
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Graphic designer

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About the job

  • Design visuals for posters, products packaging, magazine covers, shop signs, user interface designs (control rooms, dashboards, etc…) that appear in the sets of animated feature films currently in production.
  • Harmonize drawing, typography and color within the design to create a ready-to-use image.
  • Think creatively and propose funny, striking and original concepts, graphics and layouts, to enrich the visual content of the film while remaining faithful to the artistic spirit of the film.
  • Adapt to the period of the films, whether it is old or modern designs.
  • Work closely with Art Director and Directors

Must have

  • Strong artistic skills in design, drawing, painting, perspective and composition.
  • Advanced software skills in Photoshop.
  • In-depth knowledge of typography, characters’ anatomy and color science is required.

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of basic animation and visual effects using After Effects.
  • Knowledge of Illustrator.
  • Background in art history.

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.
  • Remote work is possible in the long term, but the position has to be filled primarly in Paris.
  • 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, founded by Chris Meledandri in 2011, is one of the entertainment industry’s leading producers of event-animated films, including Despicable Me—the most successful animated franchise in cinematic history—as well as Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch and The Secret Life of Pets and Sing films. Illumination’s soon-to-be released The Super Mario Bros. Movie will join a studio library that includes two of the top 10 animated films of all time. Illumination’s iconic, beloved franchises—infused with memorable and distinct characters, global appeal and cultural relevance—have grossed more than $8 billion worldwide. Illumination has an exclusive financing and distribution partnership with Universal Pictures. Illumination’s upcoming films in 2023 include The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Migration.

Illumination Studios Paris is based in Paris and the Producer Illumination is located in Santa Monica

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