Feature Lighter

This is a Full Time Job

Responsibilities: â??What would you say you do here?â?
- Works closely with CG Supervisor and Lead Lighter to achieve the visual target for assigned shots and address all lighting notes.
- Optimizes shots for rendering.
- Works well with others and fosters a good working atmosphere.
- Troubleshoots creative and technical issues as they arise.
- Responsible for taking shots to completion.
- As needed, organizes and documents any lighting tools, scripts, or processes.
- Collaborates with other departments for timely integration of elements into assigned shots.
- Manages individual shot load based on the schedule to meet deadlines.
- May help facilitate visual development. This can include working with surfacing, setting materials or shader parameters.
- Attends dailies and lighting launches as required.
- Responsible for informing CG Supervisor of any shot issues.
- Assists with interviews, as required.
- Participates in the testing of new technologies as required.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications
â??What do I need to have in order to do this job?â?
- Bachelor's Degree in Art, Film, Visual Effects, Animation, Computer Graphics or other related fields and/or equivalent experience.
- Experience with lighting and rendering.
- Knowledge of cinematic principles.

Desired Qualifications
â??What can I offer?â?
- Experience with ray tracing and lighting software such as Nuke, Katana, and/or Houdini.
- Experience with compositing.
- Experience in feature animation.
- Proven track record of successful collaboration within a team.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Proactive and creative problem solver.

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.