Junior Generalist at Industrial Light & Magic
Company: Industrial Light & Magic
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $67,900 – $86,900 per year
About the Role
Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) is seeking a Junior Generalist to join its world-renowned visual effects team. This entry-level role is ideal for artists passionate about filmmaking and digital environments. You will work closely with supervisors, production teams, and fellow artists to contribute to high-quality visual effects for film and media projects. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Job Overview
The Junior Generalist will develop skills across multiple CG disciplines, contributing to environment creation, rendering, and asset optimization. This role offers hands-on experience with industry-standard tools and workflows in a collaborative production environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce entry-level shot work including lighting, rendering, and basic modeling tasks
- Create and manage HDRI environment maps and 360-degree renders
- Perform basic texture adjustments and model refinements
- Communicate shot progress and updates to supervisors and production teams
- Attend dailies and incorporate feedback into ongoing work
- Review outsourced assets for consistency and quality
- Document workflows and maintain organized project files
- Optimize rendering processes for efficiency
- Assist in testing software tools with technical leads
- Maintain and update generalist asset libraries
Required Qualifications
- Strong foundation in digital or traditional art, especially environments and landscapes
- Knowledge of CG techniques such as modeling, texturing, lighting, shading, compositing, or matte painting
- Familiarity with tools like Photoshop, Maya, 3ds Max, Houdini, and rendering engines
- Ability to quickly learn new software and workflows
- Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Graphics, Fine Arts, Design, Photography, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with potential bonuses or incentives
- Comprehensive medical and financial benefits
- Opportunity to work on high-profile film projects
- Exposure to cutting-edge VFX technology including AI and real-time engines
- Collaborative and creative work environment