Lead Lighter

This is a Full Time Job

“What would you say you do here?”
• Sets up, lights, and composites key shots for a given sequence based on artwork provided by the art department.
• Works closely with Production Designer, Art Directors, VFX Supervisor, Head of Lighting, and CG Supervisor to set a visual target for the sequence and address all lighting comments.
• Defines standards and techniques for lighting a sequence that improves efficiency and ensures quality. Optimizes setups for rendering.
• Provides technical support and mentorship for production lighting team.
• Leads by example in encouraging a good working atmosphere.
• Ensures that lighting setups are clean, well detailed, modular and easily applicable to other shots.
• Troubleshoots creative and technical issues as they arise.
• Initiates, sets up, coordinates and details any lighting tools, scripts, or processes.
• Presents the sequence rigs to production lighters before they start. Explains technical and aesthetic challenges of the sequence.
• Collaborates with other departments for timely integration of elements into a sequence.
• Handles personal shot load based on the schedule for a given sequence.
• May help facilitate visual development. This can include working with surfacing, setting materials or shader parameters.
• Attends dailies and lighting launches as the need arises.
• Responsible for informing CG Supervisor of any sequence issues.
• Assists with interviews and recruiting as the need arises.
• Participates in the testing of new technologies as the need arises.

Qualifications

“What do I need to have in order to do this job?”
• 3 years of lighting production experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Art, Film, Visual Effects, Animation, Computer Graphics or other related fields and/or equivalent experience.
• Experience with lighting setup.
• Knowledge of cinematic principles.
• Must be willing to work in Glendale, CA
• Willingness to work overtime, and on weekends with short notice
• Must be able to provide a reel/portfolio of work examples -- if available, include a web address when you submit your resume

Desired Qualifications
“What can I offer?”
• Experience with ray tracing and lighting software such as Nuke, Katana, and/or Houdini.
• Experience in feature animation.
• Consistent track record of successful partnerships with other departments.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proactive and creative problem solver.

Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-DreamWorks worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence.

We are accepting applications for this position on an ongoing basis.

Salary range: $115,000 - $140,000