Technical Director, Lighting
Pixar Animation Studios
Emeryville, CAThis was removed by the employer on 9/26/2022 5:52:00 PM PST
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Job Summary:
Pixar is looking for proficient Lighting Technical Directors for feature film and ancillary projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Identify needs for new tools and processes, and determine how they get implemented
• Develop and maintain lighting scripts
• Work closely with software engineers to communicate the needs of the Lighting department
• Participate in technical discussions with other departments
• Responsible for lighting sequences and shots within the designated film style, under the guidance of the Lighting Director of Photography and Lead Lighting Technical Directors
• Establish and fine tune the look of assigned shots, incorporating the resources and support provided -- key lighting rigs for each sequence, creative guidance from the Lighting Director of Photography and Show Leads, color scripts, art and photo reference, and continuity with surrounding shots
• Work with upstream departments (modeling, layout, shading, simulation, animation, fx) to finesse assets for lighting adjustments
• Create and use light rigs within the shot lighting pipeline
• Work with Lightspeed to optimize shot work
• Identify technical problems and work with the Lead Lighting Technical Directors to find workable solutions
• Render necessary passes and incorporate them in compositing software to complete the final approved look
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Python scripting, C++, or other coding languages
• Production experience with 3D lighting and compositing
• Unix or Linux operating system
• Working knowledge of Katana (preferred) or another 3D lighting software
• Working knowledge of Nuke (preferred) or another node-based compositing system
• Experience with Global Illumination and physically accurate lighting
• Strong ability to shape characters with lighting, accentuating story points, acting performance, and mood
• Strong eye for color, composition and lighting design
• Experience with scene management, complex setups and lights
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Creative problem solving skills.