Lighter, Sr. (Temporary)

Company: Method Studios
Position: Lighter, Sr.
Location: Santa Monica, CA (On-Site)
*Pay Range: $57.12 - $85.96 Hourly

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Method Studios currently has an opening for a project hire Lighter, Sr. to work on projects within our VFX department. This position will be located in Santa Monica.

The perfect candidate needs to be a dependable, team player with a great attitude, and be flexible with our fast turnarounds. They will work closely with the VFX Supervisor and VFX Producer in achieving the highest creative and technical standards of work.

MAIN DUTIES:

• Work within the show structure and production deadlines to complete all lighting & rendering tasks
• Responsible for pre-comps, quality checking for any issues on render passes, and setting up render settings
• Debug any issues when building out scenes and making sure renders are efficient
• Communicate clearly and efficiently with compositors and provide any elements needed
• ake exact direction from show leads and supervisors

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Extensive experience working in Lighting and Rendering for TV, Film, and Animation
• Solid understanding of a VFX production pipeline
• Proven troubleshooting and independent problem-solving abilities
• Experience with V-Ray
• Extensive knowledge in 3D regardless of 3D software
• Strong organizational skills
• Experience with Nuke a plus
• Previous experience in Animation, Arts, Fine Arts, or equivalent production experience

About the Company:

Company 3 / Method Studios provides a full range of Creative Services for content creators, including conceptual design, pre-vis, look development, ideation and rapid prototyping, 3D animation/CGI, motion graphics/designers, matte painting, compositing, dailies and production services, color grading, post-production finishing, marketing/trailers, live-action production, experiences, and more.

Diversity and Inclusion at Company 3 / Method Studios:

Creativity has diversity at its core. We celebrate the value of each unique experience by being dedicated to fostering the most diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where every employee feels empowered and safe to show up to work as their full self.

It is our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Please inform the company's HR representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process

*The listed pay range represents the lowest to highest range that we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, local currency exchange rates, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, applicable law, and business or organizational needs.  

The benefits for eligible part-time employees working 25 or more hours per week and full-time employees in the US include a comprehensive package of health, retirement, and insurance benefits and paid time off. The benefits for eligible project hires and part-time employees working less than 25 hours per week in the US include retirement, select insurance benefits, and where required by law, health benefits. For roles filled in Canada and other territories, local benefits plan offerings will apply.

Both external and internal candidates can apply for this role through this careers’ website.

The above compensation and benefits information is provided in accordance with various state and local pay transparency laws.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with applicable law.