Lighting Technical Director ILM London (all levels)

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Lighting Technical Director at ILM London requires expertise in CG lighting, rendering, and VFX pipeline, with strong knowledge of Renderman and other unbiased rendering systems.

Job Posting Title:

Lighting Technical Director ILM London (all levels)

Req ID:

10100584

Job Description:

Position Summary

We are looking for Lighting Technical Directors  who reflect the creative talent, collaborative mindset and passion for great filmmaking that define ILM.

Lighting Technical Directors are responsible for producing high-quality CG lighting and rendering for complex shots for high-end photo-realistic visual effects.

What You’ll Do

  • 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 setups and/or works within current setups.

  • Creates efficient rendering setups in order to optimise render farm usage.

What We’re Looking For

  • In-depth understanding of the VFX pipeline from modelling through animation, texturing, rendering and compositing.
  • Real-world expertise in lighting and photography.
  • Demonstrable advanced Lighting and Rendering experience within a VFX environment.
  • Previous experience performing shot Look Dev tasks.
  • Exhibits excellent listening and communication skills, able to receive direction and feedback.
  • Excellent aesthetic eye, anticipates potential problems and uses knowledge of how to use the tools to achieve the desired look.
  • Ability to collaborate within a team while also being autonomous as needed
  • Ability to pick up new techniques and the ability to learn new software quickly and easily.
  • Katana & Renderman knowledge are advantageous
  • Knowledge of Python and/or MEL scripting is essential
  • Good knowledge of Nuke or similar compositing package, including how to use layers and passes to tweak a shot after it has been rendered.
  • A solid understanding of Linux based operating systems.
  • Basic knowledge of physically plausible shading techniques.
  • Strong knowledge of lighting techniques and a good understanding of colour-space.
  • Pipeline scripting ability.
  • Excellent knowledge of Renderman and other unbiased rendering systems.

This role is Hybrid, which means the employee will be required to work a minimum of 2 days on-site per week at a Company designated location, and occasionally from home.

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Job Posting Segment:

ILM London

Job Posting Primary Business:

ILM London

Primary Job Posting Category:

Lighting Entertainment

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

London, United Kingdom

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2024-09-09

About The Company

From classic animated features and exhilarating theme park attractions to cutting edge sports coverage, and the hottest shows on television, The Walt Disney Company has been making magic since 1923, creating unforgettable stories that connect with audiences around the world. And we’re just getting started!

The key to our success…. The Cast, Crew, Imagineers and Employees who honor Disney’s rich legacy by stretching the bounds of imagination to create the never-before-seen, bringing unparalleled entertainment experiences to people of all ages. Begin a career that delivers unparalleled creative content and experiences to audiences around the world and just imagine the stories you could be part of…

What is #LifeAtDisney like? It’s a series of magical moments with cast members and employees developing and telling our stories in the most innovative ways. Whether it’s a day spent as a Disney VoluntEAR, or celebrating the release of a new interactive experience, retail product or movie, our days are filled with the knowledge that we are creating entertainment experiences the whole family can enjoy. Follow @DisneyCareers on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for a peek behind-the-curtain, and discover how you could connect to a world of stories with Disney!

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