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Senior Color Artist – On site

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About the job

  • Create background paintings and color keys which will be used as references by the surfacing and lighting departments.
  • Might create color scripts.
  • Work closely with art director, production designer and directors.

Must have

  • Strong artistic skills in design, painting, perspective and composition.
  • Advanced software skills in Photoshop.
  • In-depth knowledge of lighting principles and balance.
  • Good understanding of volumes.
  • Good understanding of cinematography and light staging.
  • Understanding of layout and spacing.
  • Background in art history.

Nice to have

  • Experience in traditional painting.
  • Previous experience on feature films.

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 or willing to relocate to Paris (remote work unavailable) .
  • 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.

Matte Painting Artist – ON SITE

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About the job

  • Creating digital paintings of environments based on concept art and/or photo references
  • Recreate 2D and/or 3D environments
  • Accurately interpret art department intentions
  • Communicate with different departments
  • Work with CG Supervisors, Lighting and Compositing Supervisors to find the best creative/technical problem solving approach for assigned sequences/shots

Must have

  • Thorough knowledge of Photoshop.
  • Thorough knowledge of Nuke.
  • Knowledge of 3D Animation pipeline.
  • Color Management knowledge
  • Experience of VFX or Animation production.

Nice to have

  • Understanding of photography principles
  • Rendering softwares knowledge or any other 3D softwares (Houdini, etc.)
  • Scripting knowledge

About you

  • French and/or English fluency is required.
  • 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.

Storyboard artist – On site

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About the job

  • The storyboard department produces the first version of the movie in drawings.
  • These drawings (or panels), once edited and dubbed as animatics, are used through production in order to plan the needs of all the shots that will constitute the film, both technical (framings, camera movements, special effects, etc…) and artistic (animation, sound recording, music, sets, matte paintings, etc…).

Must have

  • At ease with character and environment drawings (realistic/cartoon drawings, mastery of perspective).
  • Sense of narrative and notions of cinematography (be able to exploit staging, framing, composition, continuity editing, timing and all the key components of the scenes).
  • Good understanding of the cinematographic vocabulary and of storytelling.
  • Bring new and innovative ideas and approaches.
  • Capacity to bring a character to life (poses, acting, meaningful emotions).
  • Strong knowledge of Photoshop or storyboard software (ex: Toon Boom).

Nice to have

  • Experience on animated feature films

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 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, 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

 

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.

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.