Color Artist 2025
Paris
ISP - Expression of Interest – Art Department /
Paris - CDD, Full Time /
On-site
Nous sommes constamment à la recherche de talents passionnés et motivés pour rejoindre notre équipe. Si vous souhaitez faire partie d'une entreprise créative et dynamique, vous êtes au bon endroit !
Qu’est ce qu’une Expression d'intérêt? Il s’agit d’une annonce préparant un futur recrutement (dans l’année à venir), dont la date précise et/ou le niveau recherché est encore inconnu
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We are constantly on the lookout for passionate and motivated talent to join our team. If you want to be part of a creative and dynamic company, you've come to the right place!
What is an Expression of Interest? This is a job post for future recruitment (in the coming year), for which the precise date and/or level required is not yet known.
Description de poste / About the job
- Mise en couleur des décors et création de color keys, utilisés comme référence par les départements surfacing et lighting.
- Peut être amené(e) à créer des color scripts.
- Travail en étroite collaboration avec les directeurs artistiques et les réalisateurs.
- 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.
Pré-requis / Must have
- Forte aptitude artistique en design, dessin, mise en couleur, perspective et composition.
- Maîtrise avancée de Photoshop.
- Connaissances approfondies des principes d’éclairage et de colorimétrie.
- Compréhension des volumes et des principes de cinématographie.
- Compréhension du layout.
- Connaissances en histoire de l’art indispensables.
- 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.
Un petit plus / Nice to have
- Expérience en peinture traditionnelle.
- Expérience sur un long métrage d’animation.
- Experience in traditional painting.
- Previous experience on feature films.
Votre profil / About you
- Maîtrise du français et/ou de l’anglais.
- Aisance relationnelle
- Capacité à travailler en équipe, à hiérarchiser les tâches et à respecter les échéances.
- Disponible pour un poste à Paris (pas de télétravail possible).
- Nous privilégions les candidatures des européens ou des candidats ayant un permis de travail français. Le processus d’obtention de visa étant complexe et prenant du temps, seuls les candidats avec une expérience significative seront considérés, pour certains rôles uniquement.
- 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 in Paris – No remote work
- 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.
Conseils portfolio / Portfolio tips
- Le candidat doit avoir une bonne base de dessin/peinture
- Nous souhaitons voir dans les portfolios de la peinture/aquarelle, de la diversité, nature, voiture, couleur, blanc/noir, une ambiance, de la poésie
- Candidates must have a good knowledge in drawing/painting.
- We would like to see in the portfolios painting/watercolor, diversity, nature, car, color, white/black, atmosphere, poetry
About Illumination
Illumination, founded by Chris Meledandri in 2007, 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. The 2023 release of Illumination's The Super Mario Bros. Movie has joined the studio library, now comprising three 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 $9 billion worldwide. Illumination has an exclusive financing and distribution partnership with Universal Pictures.
Illumination is based in Santa Monica, CA and its studio, Illumination Studios Paris, is located in the center of Paris, France.
Illumination's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Illumination will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.