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Associate Production Manager (F/M/NB)

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About the job

  • To assist the production and animation 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 production for the animation department.
  • Experience in working with databases.

Nice to have

  • 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.

Houdini Environment Artist – ON SITE

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About the job

  • Work closely with Sets & Props Modeling and surfacing supervisors to create procedural sets adapted to current productions.
  • Create Assets, handle complex modeling (building, city, landscape).
  • Work in the pipeline between Houdini and Maya.
  • Accurately interpret concept art and design from the Art Department, keeping the appeal and the essence of the concept.
  • Model sets while responding to requests from the following departments: rigging, layout, surfacing, animation.

Must have

  • Strong knowledge of Houdini
  • Maya Knowledge
  • Technical and artistic profile

Nice to have

  • Substance, Zbrush, Speedtree knowledge

About you

  • Fluency in French and good level in English.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, prioritize tasks and meet 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.

Character Rigging Artist – ON SITE

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About the job

  • Create character rigs using an internal autorig and scripted customization.
  • Deformation of characters, respecting their morphology and working with a wide range of movement.
  • Check and integrate elements supplied by other departments.
  • Identify and resolve problems in pipeline scripts.

Must have

  • Expertise in rigging and skinning in Maya.
  • Ability to quickly master in-house production tools.

Nice to have

  • Proficiency in MEL, Python and Maya API programming languages.
  • Experience on feature films.
  • Anatomical knowledge.
  • Shotgun knowledge.

About you

  • French and/or English fluency is required.
  • Good communication skills and strong ability 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.

Sets & Props Designer – On site

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About the job

  • Design sets and props which will be used as references by 3D departments such as Modeling and Layout.
  • Accurately interpret 2D concepts from Production designer.
  • Work closely with Art Director and Directors.

Must have

  • Strong Artistic Skills in design, painting, perspective and composition.
  • Advanced skills in Photoshop and Maya required.

Nice to have

  • Background in art history and architecture.
  • Experience in a animated feature film.

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 can be considered.
  • We favor European Union citizens or candidates with French work permit. Foreign candidates can be considered on a freelance basis.

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 LoraxDr. 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