Lighting Technical Director (All Levels) - ILM London at The Walt Disney Company

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Visual Effects, Film, EntertainmentIndustries

Requirements

Demonstrable advanced Lighting and Rendering experience within a VFX environment
In-depth understanding of the VFX pipeline from modelling through animation, texturing, rendering and compositing
Strong knowledge of lighting techniques and a good understanding of colour-space
Real-world expertise in lighting and photography
Previous experience performing in-shot Look Dev tasks
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
Katana knowledge is essential, Maya an advantage and Houdini beneficial
Basic knowledge of physically plausible shading techniques
Excellent knowledge of Renderman and other unbiased renderers
Experience using USD in production is beneficial
Knowledge of Python and/or Lua scripting is essential
Ability to pick up new techniques and the ability to learn new software quickly and easily
Can write plug-ins, set-up sequences, debug simulations and set up RenderMan surface shaders with proficiency
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
Pipeline scripting ability
Submit a demo reel, shot breakdown, or equivalent showcasing your work, and a current resume

Responsibilities

Critique the colours and directions of all light sources in the real-world scene and replicate them in CG
Design and create the lighting and look of computer-generated objects and scenes
Responsible for the final CG scene assembly, lighting and rendering of very complex shots
Work 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

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

KatanaMayaHoudiniRenderManUSDPythonLuaLightingRenderingLook DevVFX PipelinePhysically Plausible Shading

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work arrangement for this role?

This role is hybrid, requiring a minimum of 2 days on-site per week at a company designated location in London, United Kingdom, with the option to work from home occasionally.

What are the key skills required for the Lighting Technical Director position?

Key skills include demonstrable advanced Lighting and Rendering experience in VFX, in-depth understanding of the VFX pipeline, strong knowledge of lighting techniques, Katana knowledge (essential), excellent Renderman knowledge, and Python/Lua scripting.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What should I include in my application for this role?

As part of your application, submit a demo reel, shot breakdown, or equivalent showcasing your work, along with a current resume.

What kind of team environment does ILM offer?

ILM seeks Lighting Technical Directors with a collaborative mindset, excellent listening and communication skills, the ability to work closely with supervisors, collaborate within a team, and be autonomous as needed.