Job Posting Title: Pipeline Technical Director Req ID: 10114133 Job Description: Position Summary The Pipeline TD is responsible for developing and maintaining software tools, providing front-line support to artists, and general troubleshooting of the CG pipeline in a fast-paced, feature film visual effects production environment. The primary focus is ensuring artist efficiency. Receives day-to-day direction and priorities from show CG Supervisor; reports to R&D supervisor for technical and career guidance. Primary Responsibilities and Accountabilities Develop pipeline and asset management tools to meet immediate, show-directed production demands, ensuring facility-wide consistency as directed by show and technical supervisors. Help maintain a wide array of existing workflows and scripts. Provide front-line production support across a wide range of disciplines, troubleshoot assets and shots, and help artists with general problem-solving. Monitor email requests, package up problems and redirect to the appropriate engineering team. Test and validate tools and techniques in production. Work closely with engineering teams in testing, and releasing new and modified software systems. Act as an on-call resource for show production staff. Collaborate effectively with artists, production supervisors, and technical staff across ILM studios in San Francisco, Vancouver, Singapore, and London. When not crewed to shows, serve on software teams working on projects that improve the efficiency of asset setup, caching, and shot-data handoff between artists across the entire pipeline. Identify day-to-day priorities in conjunction with show supervisors; act autonomously. Work primarily on tools of a high degree of complexity, requiring broad understanding of the larger pipeline. Assist junior Pipeline TDs in providing front-line support; resolve complex user errors; guide Pipeline Engineers and R&D with debugging technical issues. Develop comprehensive knowledge of software and systems; contribute to evolving standards and conventions used in production. Update documentation for the pipeline and tools to reflect any changes that are made. Education/Experience Bachelor s degree or equivalent in Computer Science or a related technical field. Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining tools for use in a computer graphics environment. At least 5 years production experience in visual effects for film, commercials or television. Required Skills/Competencies Proficiency in Linux Advanced Python scripting required Experience in one or more of Maya, Nuke, Houdini, Mari, Katana, RenderMan or similar Ability to communicate cross-discipline and provide innovative solutions to pipeline issues. Detail oriented and strong self-sufficient troubleshooter. Thorough understanding of the entire visual effects process, from shooting to modeling and texturing, animation, rendering and compositing Preferred Skills/Competencies Experience with production database systems Experience with C, C++ Experience with Windows development and applications such as 3ds max a plus. JoinILM Note: The title and level will be determined commensurate to experience. Job Posting Segment: ILM Mumbai Job Posting Primary Business: ILM Mumbai Primary Job Posting Category: Art & Media Pipeline - Studios Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Mumbai, India Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted: 2025-02-19

Job Posting Title: Environment Artist (Mid Level) Req ID: 10122603 Job Description: An employee at this level is establishing skill/knowledge in a given functional field, likely building on a minimal amount of professional experience Job Posting Segment: ILM Mumbai Job Posting Primary Business: ILM Mumbai Primary Job Posting Category: Environment - Studios Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Mumbai, India Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted: 2025-05-22

Job Posting Title: Production Assistant Req ID: 10108643 Job Description: ILM is opening its Mumbai studio in the fall of 2022. The youngest of all of the ILM studios, the Mumbai studio leverages the expertise and technological know-how developed over 40 years at Industrial Light & Magic combined with the top artists and technicians in the region. Knowledge and culture flow freely between the company s six studios and the global team shares tools and workflow allowing for seamless collaboration on all shared projects. As we grow ILM Mumbai, we are seeking a Production Assistant to join as one of the first members of the team and be a part of building the studio and its technology infrastructure. This entry level position provides administrative and backup assistance to the production team while providing an opportunity to learn about the production environment and process at ILM. They can be temporary positions but may evolve into longer term project positions (from as short as two weeks to as long as one year). What Youll Do Assist the Production team in day to day activities, assist in production errands and tasks, and be the go-to for general needs to the entire crew Technical Assistance: Will need some technical ability and knowledge required to run Linux, Windows, and Mac-based programs for reviews with crew (dailies), clients, external vendors, and various meetings Conference room setup and troubleshooting, Viewstation setup and troubleshooting, basic technical troubleshooting (running generic scripts to resolve issues). Manage cc lists for reviews, shot notifications, tools updates, etc. Meeting Setup: PA will be notify the crew of all meeting/review times and locations (and making sure they attend), prepping the review playlists, and possibly taking notes; act as assistant to the CG Coordinators/Managers to help follow up on items after various meetings Internal Tracking Database: Will assist CG Coordinators in making sure internal tracking tools are up to date Schedule and Shot Tracking: Assist the Production Coordinators and Managers in making sure the physical schedule boards are up to date and all vfx elements are accounted for (matching the Internal Tracking Database) Show Schedule: Oversees overall show calendar in Google Calendars in keeping everyone on the same page of what s happening on a daily basis (dailies, meetings, client reviews, etc) Contact Information: Maintain internal crew and client contact information, all internal email aliases for the show, and show webpage Craft Service and Overtime Meals: Maintain supply of snack foods and drinks for crew of 50-150; manage the ordering, delivery, and clean up of meals as needed (lunch, dinner, weekend); conceive, order, and set up of thematic crew parties, as needed Shipping and receiving (digital): Oversee the delivering and receiving all files used between clients, external vendors, and internal crew at various locations; keep a meticulous account of all files transferred Shipping and receiving (practical): Actively prep, ship, receive, and keep a detailed account of all models, props, and media drives shared between various contacts Office maintenance: Organize the production office, order office supplies, keep the printer supplied with paper, expense reports, organizing travel, etc. Driven to organize and maintain the digital reference repository (digital artwork, movies, etc). Also print physical copies of any reference when needed What Were Looking For Bachelor s degree in film production or equivalent preferred Minimum two years of related experience Computer literacy; work processing and spreadsheet experience helpful; 50 wpm typing This position is on a guaranteed 50 hour work week, with overtime and some Saturday work required Ability to work on a computer/keyboard for long periods of time Ability to work overtime on an ongoing basis Ability to travel as needed Must have the ability to juggle multiple projects, work with diverse personalities and work within strict deadlines Attention to detail, follow through and strong communication skills JoinILM Job Posting Segment: ILM Mumbai Job Posting Primary Business: ILM Mumbai Primary Job Posting Category: Production Management (Animation & Visual Effects) - Studios Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Mumbai, India Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted: 2024-12-11

Job Posting Title: Production Coordinator Req ID: 10124062 Job Description: The youngest of all of the ILM studios, the Mumbai studio leverages the expertise and technological know-how developed over 40 years at Industrial Light & Magic combined with the top artists and technicians in the region. Knowledge and culture flow freely between the company s five studios and the global team shares tools and workflow allowing for seamless partnership on all projects. As we grow ILM Mumbai, we are seeking a Production Coordinator to join as one of the first members of the team and be a part of building the studio and its technology infrastructure. The Production Coordinator s primary emphasis is on scheduling, communication and coordination for a specific group (discipline) of artists (or multiple groups) on any given project. This position reports to Project ( Show ) Producer and Production Manager, while also working with other Coordinators on the project in keeping the show operating in an organized and efficient manner. Coordinators are also responsible for working with and delegating to the project Production Assistants. Each Coordinator usually works closely with their specific group of artists Supervisor or Lead in crewing, scheduling, and managing that group s body of work. Coordinators are significant points of information on the show and need to be able to balance multiple needs, projects, and tasks at one time. What You ll Do Work closely with your discipline supervisors in crewing, casting and scheduling your discipline s body of work, keeping in mind the overall show schedule, client reviews, bids, and other discipline needs. Establish a process for communicating discipline targets, assignments, and priorities to your artist crew, as well as the overall show crew. This should be daily and/or weekly. Schedule, track, and manage assigned work within the ILM Internal Tracking Tool as well working with Production Managers to display the information in a physical form (magnet boards / conference rooms) in order to be visible to the team. Ensure work is on schedule for each department and is meeting internal and external (client) deadlines. Check in with artists on a regular basis regarding workload, targets, needs, etc Set up turnovers with discipline crew. Communicate turnover information to all artists assigned to asset(s) or shot(s). Track client needs, reviews and deliveries to make sure your discipline hits their targets. Serve as key communication liaison between all parties relevant to your work. Provide updates, priorities, reschedules, and status of all shots at any given moment. Anticipate and communicate issues to to reach solutions in a timely manner. Supervise, delegate to, and train assigned Production Assistant(s). Act as primary point person for organizing dailies/shot reviews throughout the day on behalf of your discipline Supe/Lead. Take notes regarding feedback and decisions made and enter any required information into the Internal Tracking System/communicate to all so as to provide updates to all others impacted. Prioritization and escalation of technical support issues. Perform special projects as needed. Communicates with all parties on the project, from Supervisors to Production leadership and peers, to artists. What We re Looking For 3 To 7 years work experience in production to include strong working knowledge of post production techniques and terminology. Proficiency in Macs/PCs including Microsoft Word and Excel. Knowledge of UNIX and familiarity with Google Suite is favourable. Must possess very strong organizational and communication skills and be able to handle a variety of tasks in an efficient manner while meeting deadlines. Ability to work collaboratively with people across all levels Attention to detail, follow through and strong communication skills. JoinILM Job Posting Segment: ILM Mumbai Job Posting Primary Business: ILM Mumbai Primary Job Posting Category: Production Management (Animation & Visual Effects) - Studios Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Mumbai, India Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted: 2025-06-10

Job Posting Title: Animation lead Req ID: 10125880 Job Description: Position Summary We are looking for a Lead Animator who reflects the innovative spirit, creative talent and collaborative mindset that defines ILM. A Lead Animator is responsible for supporting the Animation Supervisor in designing and creating the motion of digital characters/vehicles/props within a shot or sequences of shots on a production. They help to determine and drive the aesthetic and technical approach to the animation, overseeing a team of animators to achieve this goal in the allotted production time frame. What You ll Do: Responsible for leading a team in the creation of outstanding animation for digital creatures/humans, vehicles and props within a shot, using various animation software programs. Comprehend and execute direction from the Animation Supervisor. Oversee the work of entry, mid and senior level animators and provide day-to-day support and guidance at the discretion of the Animation Supervisor. Participates as a team member in helping determine various aesthetic and technical solutions; provides feedback to other members of the production by attending dailies on a regular basis. Aid in the training/mentoring of new Animators Help drive the design and execution of animation tools required to achieve the goals of a given production Be instrumental in helping the Director and Animation Supervisor to find the behaviour and acting style of key characters, as well as working hand-in-hand with the rigging department to develop their rig and facial performance setups Expected to perform hands-on shot work on show to set the desired look and standard to be met be the team, and potentially provide reference (video and occasionally motion capture performances), to assist the animation team in hitting these goals. What We re Looking For Significant proven experience in Feature Animation Projects at a Lead level and proven ability to deliver complex shots to the highest level of quality. Expert knowledge of traditional animation principles, acting (facial & body), film production and compositional design while demonstrating exceptional skills as an animator based as evidenced by portfolio, demo reel and references. Comprehensive knowledge of camera terminology/lensing and the camera s role in aiding compelling story-telling Advanced drawing skills to help communicate desired posing/collaborative drawovers for animator feedback not essential, but very much considered a strong asset Experience working at a senior level and proven collaboration with Animation Supervisors Excellent organisation, honesty and communications skills Proficiency with Linux desired. Expert knowledge of Maya, proprietary and other software programs Knowledge of chaining and constraint techniques Job Posting Segment: ILM Mumbai Job Posting Primary Business: ILM Mumbai Primary Job Posting Category: Animation Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Mumbai, India Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted: 2025-07-03

. Successful candidates will display a high degree of proficiency across multiple areas including modeling, lighting, texturing, shading/look development, FX, matte painting, animation and rendering. What youll do: Uses artistic and technical skills to work on all aspects of CG shots such as Modeling, Shading, Texturing, Lighting and Rendering. Creating models, textures and photo-realistic digital matte paintings. Lighting and scene assembly for other shots or assets as required. Work in conjunction with VFX and CG Supervisor to develop the look and feel of the shot. Communicate with production on a regular basis and provide aesthetic feedback when required. What were looking for: High-level knowledge across multiple CG techniques including but not limited to: Modeling, Texturing, Lighting,FX Matte Painting(including 2.5 and 3d projections) , Rendering, Shading. Proven VFX pipeline experience having worked on feature films. Working high end knowledge of Nuke, Blender,Maya ,Photoshop . Be comfortable with both the creative and technical aspects of CG work. Production-based experience in Houdini Solaris and Renderman, 3ds max and vray,Unreal Engine a big plus. Team-based creative and technical problem-solving. Excellent attention to detail. Strong communication skills. Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines whilst maintaining a high-quality output. Programming or scripting skills will be a plus. Traditional arts background. Comfortable with a wide range of software used to create high-quality images as per production requirements. This position is with Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC, which is part of a business segment we call Industrial Light Magic. Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world. Job Posting Segment: ILM Mumbai Job Posting Primary Business: ILM Mumbai Primary Job Posting Category: Environment - Studios, Matte - Studios Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Mumbai, India Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted: 2025-07-18