Lead Lighter
Deluxe Entertainment
Toronto, ONThis was removed by the employer on 5/15/2020 8:36:00 AM PST
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Lead Lighter, Animation
Toronto, Ontario
Contract
Deluxe Animation Studios provide concept-through-delivery development and production services for clients seeking 2D, 3D and hybrid animation services.
Deluxe Animation Studios is growing and we're seeking an experienced highly skilled Lead Lighter for an animated feature film. The role of the Lead Lighter is to oversee a team of Lighters in the process of lighting shots, using the established style and techniques, on schedule, with an international team of artists.
Role Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with the CG Supervisor, Lighting and Compositing Supervisor, and key creative team to develop the lighting style of a project, working from 2D and 3D visual development reference.
• Collaborate with the Surfacing Department to ensure that all textures, shaders, and hair/fur are optimized for lighting and performance needs.
• Collaborate with the Compositing Department to ensure that all renders are optimized for compositing and performance needs.
• Must be able to create high-quality lighting shemes that meet the visual direction of the show while maintaining strong shot-to-shot continuity.
• Oversee delegation, review and approval of all assets with local and international artists with Deluxe Animations Studios proprietary systems.
• Conduct steps for lighting review and approvals, meeting the look and needs for the films production. This includes properly executing changes and notes from other creative on a project in a timely manner.
• Training and coaching the Lighting team of varied degrees of talent to produce high-end feature quality final images properly and on schedule. This includes ensuring established procedures are being followed, answering questions and working with leads and Lighters to find creative solutions for problems that may arise.
• Help manage and maintain targets and quotas for their team.
• Conduct regular meetings with their teams as well as participate in larger show meetings with other key creative.
• Support all departments with fixes/changes and any modeling issues that may arrive during the course of production.
The Lead Lighter position reports to the Lighting and Compositing Supervisor.
Job Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Animation, Film, Art or equivalent professional work experience.
• 2+ years of 3D feature animation experience.
• Excellent knowledge of 3D lighting in Maya and Katana. Experience with other programs a plus.
• Excellent knowledge of rendering in Renderman and Arnold. Experience with other programs a plus.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with Supervisors, Technical Directors and Production Management throughout a project.
• Must have a strong understanding of lighting and color theory principles.
• Experience in photography a plus.
• Experience in scripting a plus.
• Link to Demo Reel/Portfolio showcasing 3D lighting work done in recent years.
Benefits & Perks:
• We have a great company culture. We value our crew and the creativity and innovation they put into delivering the amazing projects we work on.
• We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits program
• We're located in the heart of Liberty Village, close to amenities & easily accessible by public transit
• Cereal bar, unlimited oatmeal, unlimited coffee, tea, fruits, and snacks
• We dress casual and comfortable!
Deluxe is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion in our workplace. Accommodation is available on request during all stages of the selection and hiring process.