Lighting Technical Director

Lighting Technical Director

Job Summary:

This role is a short-term project, up to 6 months starting November in Sydney.

ILM Sydney is seeking an experienced and passionate Lighting Technical Director (TD) for a short-term contract, who has a passion for high end VFX and experience; working in a collaborative team atmosphere.

Lighting Technical Directors (TD) work with direction from the Visual Effects Supervisors and Sequence Supervisors to create the look of computer-generated objects and scenes. They are responsible for lighting, shading, rendering, and some compositing. TDs work with all other departments to bring the shot together.

What You'll Be Doing

• Render final images for either digitally integrated VFX or full CG shots.
• Create or implement light rigs, using either on-set reference or concept art.
• Actively develop technical solutions and techniques that meet the artistic and technical direction.
• Manage all upstream elements such as animation, simulation, and FX caches, and work closely with Compositors to finalize shots.
• Independently navigate and utilize previous setups for sequences, developing or matching key shots, and managing multiple assets and lighting setups.
• Work closely with Look Development Artists to evaluate assets within a shot context.
• Manage volumetric light setups, including shadowing and cucoloris development.
• Light and render complex assets, including those using CG hair and scattering skin materials.

To be a successful candidate for this short-term contract, you will have a mix of these skills:

• In-depth knowledge of software used specifically for lighting, with an emphasis on Katana (and preferably Renderman) .
• A minimum of 3-5+ years production experience or feature film experience in lighting work.
• Proficiency with Nuke.
• Experience in a Linux environment.
• A Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or computer graphics, or equivalent production experience.

Desirable Skills

• Technical knowledge of path tracing.
• Scripting experience using Python or OpScript.

As part of your application please submit a demo reel, shot breakdown and a current resume is required.

JoinILM

This position is with Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC, which is part of a business segment we call Industrial Light & Magic. Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

About Industrial Light & Magic:

Founded in 1975 by George Lucas, ILM is the leading effects facility in the world, serving the motion picture, commercial production, and attraction industries. ILM has created visual effects for over 325 feature films and has played a key role in seven of the top 10 worldwide box-office hits of all time and has contributed to 25 of the top 50. ILM has set the standard for visual effects, creating some of the most stunning images in the history of film. At the forefront of the digital revolution, the company continues to break new ground in visual effects, VR, AR, and Immersive Cinema.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with ILM (Australia) Pty. Ltd., which is part of a business we call Industrial Light & Magic.