Lead Generalist

Disney thewaltdisneycompany.com Open · verified Sep 20, 2026

Mumbai Full-time Mid-level Demand Generation

At a glance

Mid-level Demand Generation role at Disney. Mumbai · full-time.

Pay not stated Demand Generation salary

RoleDemand Generation

SeniorityMid-level

LocationMumbai

EmploymentFull-time

PostedSep 17, 2026 · 4d ago

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Build original two- and three-dimensional assets that form part or all of an environment
Blend live action, photography, CG renders, and digital paint into seamless shot environments
Create mattes, maps, shaders, lighting setups, and convincing graphics before final compositing
Guide Generalists, review developing work, and help junior artists resolve shot challenges
Attend dailies, apply review notes, and keep assigned work moving toward defined milestones

What you bring

At least ten years of relevant professional VFX work plus a college-level qualification, or seven years without that education
A demo reel and proven strength in CG techniques or a strong non-CG portfolio
Extensive matte-painting knowledge with solid perspective, value matching, lighting, and motion fundamentals
Fluency in Photoshop and Nuke, Houdini, Maya, or comparable software, plus the ability to learn tools quickly

Who this fits

You'll suit an environment-focused VFX artist who can combine artistic judgment with production problem solving and mentor less experienced artists. The role is based in Mumbai and reports to the Talent Manager, Generalist, with daily direction from a CG or VFX Supervisor.

From the employer

Job Posting Title:

Lead Generalist

Req ID:

10160974

Job Description:

Industrial Light & Magic (Mumbai) Lead Generalists create photo-real environments and landscapes and exhibit a strong foundation in photo-realistic, traditional, and digital art skills with an emphasis on landscapes. They work with live action footage, digital still photography, rendered computer graphic elements, and digital paint to create environments that are seamlessly integrated into assigned shotwork. Lead Generalists support a team of Generalists to ensure that shots are created according to the designs and visual style of the project.

Lead Generalists:

Develop solutions and techniques that meet art/technical direction;
Participate in team reviews of work under development;
Are able to create multiple types of mattes from simple to moderately difficult;
Can work confidently enough to be able to decide where to allocate detail based on the shot; and,
Can interpret feedback to respond to review notes with little supervisor direction.

Primary Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Responsible for creating original 2D and 3D content that may comprise part or all of an environment
Responsible for creating multiple types of mattes from simple to moderately difficult and allocates detail based on the shot and feedback
Responsible for creating high quality computer graphics within a shot using a variety of software programs, and working under the general supervision of senior level artists and VFX Supervisors, dials in the look of the element before handing to final comp
Responsible for participating in team reviews of work under development
Mentors Apprentice and Jr. Artists and must be able to assist them with their shots
Meets defined milestones within a timeline by attending dailies and participating in creative problem solving
Creates maps in 2D and sets up basic shaders for look development
Creates basic lighting setups in complex shaders that look convincing and render efficiently
Sources suitable reference materials for required assets
Special projects as needed

Reporting Relationships

Reports to the Talent Manager, Generalist and receives daily oversight and direction from the CG or VFX Supervisor

At least 10+ of relevant professional VFX experience and at least a college level diploma or higher in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography, or related field; OR at least 7 years of relevant professional VFX experience in lieu of education.

Required Skills/Competencies

Proven ability in one or more CG techniques, including modeling, texturing, shading, lighting, look development, or compositing; OR,

Proven artistic ability in a non-CG field (impressive portfolio of figure drawing, landscape, animals, painting, composition, perspective, etc.)
Demo reel required
High level of problem solving or creative thinking skills
Must have extensive knowledge of Matte Painting techniques

Preferred Skills/Competencies

Able to create maps in 2D and set up basic shaders for look development
Good understanding of the physics of light, how it interacts with the camera, and how to create basic lighting set-ups in complex shaders (like hard surface type materials) that look convincing and render efficiently
Able to respond to feedback to dial in the look of the element before handing to final Comp
Can work with the sequence lead to test out tools and techniques before rolling out to shot artists
Can handle reasonably complex hard body and soft body sims and light/render them for Comp

Technical Skills/Competencies

Fluent in Photoshop
Fluent in Nuke, Houdini, , Maya or similar
Comparable software experience considered
Demonstrated ability to quickly pick up new software
Strong knowledge and ability in perspective, value matching 35mm photography, physics of light and motion
Understanding 2D compositing software
Good working knowledge of specialist tools and plugins like Multiscatter, Speedtree, etc.

This position is with Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC, which is part of a business segment we call Industrial Light & Magic.

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:

2026-09-17