Lead Lighting TD

Job description

Lighting Technical Directors are responsible for the final 3D scene assembly, lighting and rendering of elements required to complete visual effects shots for high-end photo-realistic VFX projects.

Lead lighting artists will be expected to carry out the following tasks:

• Work with HOD improving lighting workflow and tools in conjunction with leads from multiple shows.
• Work with the HOD and shader department to innovate new lighting/shader techniques.
• Advise HOD of any advances made on a project for integration into other shows.
• Suggest technical approaches to lookdev for team members.
• Work with other departments to progress look-development of assets, (including fast presentation of concepting work).
• Give accurate feedback to all departments to improve the look and consistency of an asset.
• Maintain good relations with all other departments and address any issues promptly.
• Guide artists in a team how best to present work.
• Give feedback to the team on submissions and help guide comments in dailies sessions.
• Oversee and maintain lighting and lookdev nuke comps to present work to VFX/CG supervisors in as clear a fashion as possible.
• Provide examples of new lighting techniques in show context to VFX/CG supervisors to maintain consistency between shows.
• Maintain positive morale of the Lighting team on the project.
• Manage shot/task assignment within the team.
• Make task assignment and completion visible to the team.
• Highlight any low/high Lighting crewing issues to HOD and DM.
• Report any specific show issues that affect lighting to HOD and DM.
• Oversee Sequence and Shot lighting, in order to maintain consistency and time-saving efficiencies.
• Provide technical support for complex shots, highlighting in advance and then supporting shot-artists during delivery.
• Help Advise CG Supervisors on farm management.
• Keep an overview of render times and aim for improvements to use of farm resources.

Job requirements

Desirable Skills:

• Good knowledge of other disciplines within VFX simulation, Modeling and UV mapping, Texturing and Camera tracking
• Team Managing experience in a large scale set up
• Experience of working with effects elements and volume rendering
• Experience with digital paint software such as photoshop or Mari

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