Look Development Technical Directors produce high-quality look dev and shading for our CG Assets, needing only initial direction and guidance from their Supervisors. Have the flexibility of moving into lighting shot production, producing high end lighting during show production.
What You’ll Do
Scrutinize the colours and directions of all light sources in the real-world scene and replicates them in CG
Design and create the lighting and the look of computer generated objects and scenes
Oversee the final CG scene assembly, lighting and rendering of very complex shots
Works closely with Lighting Supervisors and CG Supervisors to determine the best approach to solving CG challenges and developing the final look
Creates lighting set ups and/or works within current set ups
Creates efficient rendering setups in order to optimise render farm usage
Stays on schedule and meets set deadlines while maintaining the highest level of work quality
Ensures there is ongoing communication with Production and Leads regarding schedules and deadlines
Helps mentor Junior Artists within the Lighting/Look Dev team
Create & maintain simple materials using the provided shading templates
Create & maintain custom hero materials and shading networks when necessary
Deep understanding of real world materials
Understanding of energy conservation principles
Deep understanding of Physically based rendering and shader models
Ability to work and communicate with texture and groom artists to get the best possible results
Ability to build and maintain complex shading networks with artist usability and user-interface support in mind
What We’re Looking For
At least 5 years of relevant qualified 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.
Experience with real-world lighting and photography
Demonstrable advanced
📌 Look Dev Technical Director (Mumbai)
🏢 Industrial Light & Magic
📍 Mumbai
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