Generalist (Lighting Focus)

5 Months ago • 2 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

Scanline VFX is seeking a Generalist Artist with a strong focus on lighting. Responsibilities include collaborating with the creative team, creating high-quality lighting setups, working with 3D assets and shaders, optimizing lighting for rendering, maintaining consistency in lighting style, and integrating CG elements into live-action footage. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of VFX experience, proficiency in 3ds Max, knowledge of VRay, and strong communication skills. Experience with Houdini and compositing software (Nuke) is a plus. The role requires working efficiently under tight deadlines while maintaining quality.

Must have:

2+ years VFX experience
Proficiency in 3ds Max & lighting principles
VRay knowledge
Excellent communication & teamwork

Good to have:

Houdini experience
Nuke familiarity
Shader expertise

12 skills required

12 skills required for this role

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real-time-vfx

team-management

communication

nuke

rendering

3ds-max

artistic-vision

color-theory

quality-control

lighting-shading

composition

houdini

Job Details

We are seeking a talented and versatile Generalist Artist with a strong focus on lighting to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in visual effects production, with proficiency in 3ds Max and a bonus if experienced with Houdini. Knowledge of VRay as a render engine is highly desirable. If you have a passion for lighting, environments and working with shaders, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with the creative team to understand project requirements and artistic vision
Create and implement high-quality lighting setups that enhance the mood, atmosphere, and realism of CG scenes
Solid understanding of lighting principles, color theory, and composition
Work with 3D assets, textures, and shaders to achieve realistic and visually compelling lighting effects
Optimize lighting setups for rendering efficiency without compromising quality
Maintain consistency in lighting quality and style across shots and sequences
Work closely with other artists to integrate CG elements seamlessly into live-action footage
Troubleshoot and problem-solve lighting issues to achieve desired visual effects

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of experience in the VFX industry
Proficiency in 3ds Max, with a strong understanding of lighting principles and techniques
Familiarity with compositing software such as Nuke is highly desirable
Strong understanding of CG environments and shaders
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines without compromising quality
Knowledge of Houdini is a plus
Experience with VRay as a render engine

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