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Lighting Technical Director - Expression of Interest at The Walt Disney Company
San Francisco, California, United States
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Entertainment, Animation, Visual EffectsIndustries
Requirements
- At least 3 years relevant professional VFX experience and at least a college level diploma in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography, or related field; OR at least 5 years relevant professional VFX experience in lieu of education
- Experience with either Katana, 3DS Max, Maya, Houdini or similar software
- Linux and scripting ability
- Renderman/Vray
- Nuke
- Experience in Python and/or Lua
- Ability to design and implement direct and reflected lighting and shadows for assigned shots that meet art and tone direction
- Ensures that assigned shots fit the continuity of the sequence
- Develops solutions and techniques that meet art/technical direction
- Able to navigate and use previous setups for at least a dozen shots, insertion of shot specialization, managing multiple assets and lighting setups
- Able to light using varying shadowing strategies, imitate distributed light sources
- Management of volumetric light setups, including shadowing and cucoloris development
- Able to light, material assign and render for actors using CG hair and scattering skin materials
- Demonstrate good listening and communication skills by openly receiving direction and criticism, asking good questions, implementing changes immediately, and keeping supervisors and production updated
- Demonstrate solid presentation/communication skills in dailies/shot review
- Demonstrate solid problem solving skills
- Demonstrate the ability to prioritize tasks, manage time well, and provide accurate time estimates
Responsibilities
- Design and create lighting and the look of computer generated objects and scenes
- Create images, effects, and scripts for digitally composited sequences
- Compile the various elements of a shot and see it through to completion
- Participate in team review of work under development
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the salary range for this Lighting Technical Director position?
The hiring range for this position in San Francisco, CA is $101,300 to $132,900 per year. Base pay may vary based on internal equity, geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, with possible bonuses or long-term incentive units.
Is this Lighting Technical Director role remote or office-based?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What skills and experience are required for this Lighting Technical Director role?
At least 3 years relevant professional VFX experience (or 5 years in lieu of education), experience with Katana, 3DS Max, Maya, Houdini or similar, Linux and scripting ability, Renderman/Vray, Nuke, and experience in Python and/or Lua are required.
What does the work environment look like at ILM for this role?
The role involves participating in team reviews of work under development, demonstrating good listening and communication skills, and presenting in dailies/shot reviews within the ILM San Francisco team.
What makes a strong candidate for this Lighting Technical Director position?
Strong candidates have at least 3 years of relevant VFX experience (or 5 years without formal education), proficiency in tools like Katana, Maya, Houdini, Renderman/Vray, Nuke, Linux scripting, Python/Lua, plus solid problem-solving, communication, and time management skills.
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