Job Posting Title:
Lead Lighting Technical Director
Req ID:
10154661
Job Description:
Position Title:
Lead Lighting Technical Director
Lead Lighting Technical Directors are responsible for producing high-quality lighting and rendering for complex shots for high-end photo-realistic visual effects films, needing only initial direction and guidance from their Supervisors. Their primary task is to support the team and the show production to achieve the highest quality work.
Primary Responsibilities and Accountabilities
(Key duties or essential priorities for fulfilling the job’s purpose)
Analyze the colours and directions of all light sources in the real-world scene and replicate them in CG
Design and create the lighting and the look of computer generated objects and scenes
Responsible for 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 set-ups in order to optimize 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 Lighting team regarding schedules and deadlines
Helps mentor Junior Artists within the Lighting/Look Development team

Job Requirements
(Education, Experience and Skills/Competencies)
Education / Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Graphics or equivalent or previous qualified experience in a related field
- Experience of real-world lighting and photography
- Demonstrable advanced Lighting and Rendering experience within a VFX environment
- Previous experience performing Look Development tasks

Required Skills / Competencies:
- Exhibits excellent listening and communication skills, able to receive direction and criticism
- Demonstrates an excellent aesthetic eye, anticipates p

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