Senior Lighting Technical Director

2 Months ago • 4-8 Years • Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

DNEG is seeking a Senior Lighting TD with extensive experience in shot finishing for high-end productions (feature films, commercials, or TV). The role requires a deep understanding of 3D computer graphics, a strong artistic eye for lighting, and proficiency in industry-standard software like Maya, Houdini, or Solaris. Responsibilities include collaborating with lighting leads and supervisors to deliver high-quality VFX, troubleshooting pipeline issues, and working with production-quality renderers. Experience with look development, shader setup, and compositing is a plus. The successful candidate will be passionate about film, technically adept, and a strong team player.
Must have:
  • High-end production experience
  • Maya/Houdini/Solaris experience
  • Shot lighting & rendering showreel
  • Pipeline troubleshooting skills
  • Production renderer experience (Mantra, Renderman, Solaris, Arnold)
Good to have:
  • Live-action VFX experience
  • Solaris/Katana/Houdini experience
  • Nuke or equivalent compositing experience
  • Generalist TD background

Job Details

Description

Position at DNEG

Whilst we do not have any open positions right now, we would still love to hear from you! 
We will keep your details on our database and contact you when a suitable position becomes available.

A Lighting Technical Director at DNEG is someone who possesses a thorough knowledge of 3D Computer Graphics. From years of experience in shot finishing on broadcast or feature film projects you will have developed an ‘eye’ for the work. You will have a good working knowledge of art, design and film lighting, as well as a solid technical grounding in ray tracing or path tracing renderers. Some experience with Look Development and shader setup will be of an advantage to you in this position. In this role you will work closely with experienced lighting leads and supervisors, to achieve the highest quality on our VFX projects, pushing the industry standard. 

Must Have

  • Experience on high-end productions (feature films/commercials/TV)
  • Production experience with Maya and/or Houdini and/or Solaris
  • Showreel demonstrating experience in shot lighting and rendering on high quality productions
  • Experience troubleshooting pipeline issues
  • Experience using production quality renderers (e.g. Mantra, Renderman, Solaris, Arnold)

Nice to Have

  • High end live-action VFX production experience, producing photo real work
  • Production experience using Solaris and/or Katana and/or Houdini
  • Basic compositing experience, using Nuke or equivalent
  • A broad Generalist TD background

 About You

  • Passionate about film
  • Proactive
  • Technically adept
  • Team oriented
  • Adaptable
  • Able to take direction


About Us
We are DNEG, one of the world’s leading visual effects and animation companies for the creation of award-winning feature film, television, and multiplatform content. We employ more than 9,000 people with worldwide offices and studios across North America (Los Angeles, Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver), Europe (London), Asia (Bangalore, Mohali, Chennai, Mumbai) and Australia (Sydney).

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About The Company

DNEG is a world-leading visual entertainment services company for the creation of feature film, television, and multiplatform content, with worldwide offices and studios across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

 

DNEG’s critically acclaimed work has earned the company seven Academy Awards® for Best Visual Effects and numerous BAFTA, Primetime EMMY® Awards and VES Awards for its high-quality VFX work. 


Visit www.dneg.com for DNEG’s current and upcoming projects on behalf of Hollywood and global studio and production company.

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